Verizon Communications Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced total revenue was USD 34,281 million compared to USD 33,955 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 637 million compared to USD 5,461 million a year ago. Net income was USD 1,939 million compared to USD 18,669 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.47 compared to USD 4.57 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.47 compared to USD 4.56 a year ago. For the full year, total revenue was USD 130,863 million compared to USD 126,034 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 22,278 million compared to USD 27,425 million a year ago. Net income was USD 15,528 million compared to USD 30,101 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 3.76 compared to USD 7.37 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 3.76 compared to USD 7.36 a year ago.