WEST ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — WEST ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Bel Fuse Inc. (BELFB) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $26.3 million.

The West Orange, New Jersey-based company said it had profit of $1.83 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, were $3.07 per share.

The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.72 per share.

The maker of electronic products for circuits posted revenue of $220.5 million in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $213.3 million.

For the current quarter ending in December, Bel Fuse said it expects revenue in the range of $220 million to $240 million.

Bel Fuse shares have risen 34% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $227.77, a rise of 47% in the last 12 months.

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