LAS VEGAS (AP) — LAS VEGAS (AP) — American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) on Wednesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results matched Wall Street expectations.

The real estate investment trust, based in Las Vegas, said it had funds from operations of $200.1 million, or 48 cents per share, in the period.

The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of 48 cents per share.

Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.

The company said it had net income of $127.8 million, or 35 cents per share.

The real estate company posted revenue of $472 million in the period, topping Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $467.5 million.

American Homes 4 Rent expects full-year funds from operations in the range of $1.89 to $1.95 per share.

The company’s shares have risen 1% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $32.44, a fall of 16% in the last 12 months.

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