ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) _ HomeTrust Bancshares Inc. (HTBI) on Thursday reported a fiscal fourth-quarter loss of $7.4 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.

The Asheville, North Carolina-based bank said it had a loss of 46 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 50 cents per share.

The holding company for HomeTrust Bank posted revenue of $40 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $37.2 million, beating Street forecasts.

For the year, the company reported profit of $15.7 million, or 94 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $143.1 million.

HomeTrust Bancshares shares have increased 39% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 91% in the last 12 months.

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