Ferguson plc reported earnings results for the first quarter ended October 31, 2021. For the first quarter, the company reported sales was USD 6,803 million compared to USD 5,372 million a year ago. Net income was USD 560 million compared to USD 335 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.42 compared to USD 1.41 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.4 compared to USD 1.4 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 2.53 compared to USD 1.5 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 2.51 compared to USD 1.49 a year ago.