Colgate-Palmolive Co. Announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced sales was USD 3,811 million compared to USD 3,892 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 891 million compared to USD 960 million a year ago. Net income was USD 606 million compared to USD 323 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.7 compared to USD 0.37 a year ago. For the full year, sales was USD 15,544 million compared to USD 15,454 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 3,694 million compared to USD 3,707 million a year ago. Net income was USD 2,400 million compared to USD 2,024 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 2.76 compared to USD 2.3 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 2.75 compared to USD 2.28 a year ago.