GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) _ UFP Industries, Inc. (UFPI) on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $77.2 million.

The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company said it had profit of $1.25 per share.

The wood and materials provider for the construction industry posted revenue of $1.49 billion in the period.

UFP Industries shares have increased 18% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $56.31, an increase of 35% in the last 12 months.

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