ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) _ HomeTrust Bancshares Inc. (HTBI) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $9.2 million.

The Asheville, North Carolina-based bank said it had earnings of 52 cents per share.

The holding company for HomeTrust Bank posted revenue of $45 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $36.1 million, beating Street forecasts.

HomeTrust Bancshares shares have dropped 1.5% since the beginning of the year. The stock has declined almost 1% in the last 12 months.

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