Air Products & Chemicals Inc. announced earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the first quarter, the company announced sales was USD 2,224 million compared to USD 2,216.6 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 455 million compared to USD 460.7 million a year ago. Net income was USD 357.0 million compared to USD 161.7 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 1.58 compared to USD 0.71 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 1.57 compared to USD 0.70 a year ago.