Atlas Copco AB announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced sales was SEK 25,321 million compared to SEK 22,645 million a year ago. Operating income was SEK 5,661 million compared to SEK 4,859 million a year ago. Net income was SEK 5,200 million compared to SEK 4,152 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was SEK 4.29 compared to SEK 3.42 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was SEK 4.28 compared to SEK 3.38 a year ago. For the full year, sales was SEK 95,363 million compared to SEK 85,653 million a year ago. Operating income was SEK 21,187 million compared to SEK 18,748 million a year ago. Net income was SEK 106,164 million compared to SEK 16,652 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was SEK 87.49 compared to SEK 13.72 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was SEK 87.36 compared to SEK 13.61 a year ago.