MINNETONKA, Minn. (AP) _ Northern Oil and Gas Inc. (NOG) on Thursday reported a loss of $90.6 million in its second quarter.

On a per-share basis, the Minnetonka, Minnesota-based company said it had a loss of $1.55. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 92 cents per share.

The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 69 cents per share.

The independent oil and gas company posted revenue of $24.8 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $225.7 million, also surpassing Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $182.2 million.

Northern Oil and Gas shares have increased 83% since the beginning of the year. The stock has more than doubled in the last 12 months.

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