Ashtead Group plc announced earnings results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2021. For the first quarter, the company announced total revenue was GBP 1,851.9 million compared to GBP 1,504.5 million a year ago. Operating income was GBP 476.8 million compared to GBP 311.3 million a year ago. Net income was GBP 304.2 million compared to GBP 179.4 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was GBP 0.68 compared to GBP 0.401 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was GBP 0.678 compared to GBP 0.399 a year ago.