First Data Corporation announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported total revenues of $2,399 million compared to $3,150 million a year ago. Operating profit was $534 million compared to $498 million a year ago. Net income was $214 million compared to $1,002 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were $0.17 against $1.03 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $0.17 against $1.00 a year ago.

For the year, the company reported total revenues of $9,498 million compared to $12,052 million a year ago. Operating profit was $1,895 million compared to $1,708 million a year ago. Net income was $1,198 million compared to $1,664 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were $1.08 against $1.60 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $1.05 against $1.56 a year ago

For the year 2019, the company expects consolidated revenue (at reported rates) in the range of 2.0% to 3.0%; total segment revenue (at constant currency) in the range of 5% to 7%; Net income attributable to company in the range of negative 5.0% to 2.0%; Net income attributable to FDC in the range of $0.98 to $1.01.