HOUSTON (AP) _ Talos Energy, Inc. (TALO) on Wednesday reported a loss of $66.4 million in its first quarter.

On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had a loss of 81 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, came to 77 cents per share.

The independent oil and gas company posted revenue of $413.6 million in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $312.2 million.

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