Danaher Corp. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced sales was USD 5,363.5 million compared to USD 5,085.7 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 962.6 million compared to USD 937.5 million a year ago. Net income was USD 746.8 million compared to USD 856.6 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 1.06 compared to USD 1.23 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 1.05 compared to USD 1.21 a year ago. For the full year, sales was USD 19,893 million compared to USD 18,329.7 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 3,403.8 million compared to USD 2,990.4 million a year ago. Net income was USD 2,650.9 million compared to USD 2,492.1 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.78 compared to USD 3.55 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.74 compared to USD 3.5 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 3.78 compared to USD 3.58 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 3.74 compared to USD 3.53 a year ago.