Waters Corporation announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced sales was USD 715.019 million compared to USD 687.275 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 244.532 million compared to USD 230.574 million a year ago. Net income was USD 185.152 million compared to net loss of USD 353.172 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 2.48 compared to basic loss per share of USD 4.44 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 2.46 compared to diluted loss per share of USD 4.44 a year ago. For the full year, sales was USD 2,419.929 million compared to USD 2,309.078 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 739.774 million compared to USD 662.198 million a year ago. Net income was USD 593.794 million compared to USD 20.311 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 7.71 compared to USD 0.25 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 7.65 compared to USD 0.25 a year ago.