Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. announced earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2019. For the first quarter, the company announced sales was USD 2,254.7 million compared to USD 2,224 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 561 million compared to USD 455 million a year ago. Net income was USD 475.6 million compared to USD 347.5 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 2.15 compared to USD 1.58 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 2.14 compared to USD 1.57 a year ago.