AYER, Mass. (AP) — AYER, Mass. (AP) — American Superconductor Corp. (AMSC) on Wednesday reported a loss of $1.6 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.

On a per-share basis, the Ayer, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of 5 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, were 5 cents per share.

The wind turbine component maker posted revenue of $42 million in the period.

For the year, the company reported that its loss narrowed to $11.1 million, or 37 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $145.6 million.

For the current quarter ending in June, American Superconductor said it expects revenue in the range of $38 million to $42 million.

American Superconductor shares have increased 42% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $15.79, more than tripling in the last 12 months.

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