RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (AP) _ Lakeland Industries Inc. (LAKE) on Tuesday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $8.6 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.

The Ronkonkoma, New York-based company said it had profit of $1.07 per share.

The safety garments manufacturer posted revenue of $45.6 million in the period.

Lakeland Industries shares have risen 48% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $16.02, a rise of 32% in the last 12 months.

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