SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) _ NorthWestern Corp. (NWE) on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit of $37.2 million.

The Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based company said it had net income of 72 cents per share.

The electric and gas utility posted revenue of $298.2 million in the period.

NorthWestern expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.43 to $3.58 per share.

NorthWestern shares have climbed nearly 8% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $62.72, an increase of 16% in the last 12 months.

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