** Shares of solar company FTC Solar FTCI.O rise 26% to $9.49
** Co's Q3 revenue more than doubled from last year to $26 million, and beat analysts estimates of $21.12 million - data compiled by LSEG
** FTCI posts narrower loss of $5.3 million for the reported quarter compared to last year's $12.68 million
** Co also enters in agreement to buy 55% interest in Alpha Steel for a total cash consideration of $2.7 million
** Expects fourth-quarter revenue to be in the range of $30 million-$35 million
** Up to last close, stock up 35% YTD
(Reporting by Pranav Mathur in Bengaluru)
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