Ashtead Group plc reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended April 30, 2024. For the fourth quarter, the company reported sales was USD 2,313.5 million compared to USD 2,126.1 million a year ago. Revenue was USD 2,627.5 million compared to USD 2,443.7 million a year ago. Net income was USD 324.7 million compared to USD 346.1 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.744 compared to USD 0.791 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.739 compared to USD 0.787 a year ago.
For the full year, sales was USD 9,630.2 million compared to USD 8,698.2 million a year ago. Revenue was USD 10,858.7 million compared to USD 9,667.3 million a year ago. Net income was USD 1,598.4 million compared to USD 1,617.7 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.658 compared to USD 3.684 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.637 compared to USD 3.661 a year ago.