ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) _ Willdan Group Inc. (WLDN) on Thursday reported a loss of $3.8 million in its first quarter.

On a per-share basis, the Anaheim, California-based company said it had a loss of 31 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, were 22 cents per share.

The energy efficiency and sustainability consultant posted revenue of $79.1 million in the period.

Willdan shares have decreased almost 9% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $38.01, a climb of 68% in the last 12 months.

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