Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Net (loss) income available to common stockholders	$ (18,435)	$ 40,990
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Net reclassification of amounts from (to) AOCL	702	(5,021)
Total comprehensive (loss) income	(17,733)	35,969
Spirit Realty, L.P.
Net (loss) income available to common stockholders	(18,435)	40,990
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Net reclassification of amounts from (to) AOCL	702	(5,021)
Total comprehensive (loss) income	$ (17,733)	$ 35,969

Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from net income and other comprehensive income, attributable to parent entity. Excludes changes in equity resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners.

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