Ashtead Group plc reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended January 31, 2024. For the third quarter, the company reported sales was USD 2,356.3 million compared to USD 2,189 million a year ago. Revenue was USD 2,657.8 million compared to USD 2,427.4 million a year ago. Net income was USD 332.3 million compared to USD 380.4 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.761 compared to USD 0.869 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.756 compared to USD 0.863 a year ago.
For the nine months, sales was USD 7,316.7 million compared to USD 6,572.1 million a year ago. Revenue was USD 8,231.2 million compared to USD 7,223.6 million a year ago. Net income was USD 1,273.7 million compared to USD 1,271.6 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.914 compared to USD 2.893 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.898 compared to USD 2.874 a year ago.