Ferguson plc reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended January 31, 2024. For the second quarter, the company reported sales was USD 6,673 million compared to USD 6,825 million a year ago. Net income was USD 322 million compared to USD 374 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.58 compared to USD 1.81 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.58 compared to USD 1.8 a year ago.
For the six months, sales was USD 14,381 million compared to USD 14,756 million a year ago. Net income was USD 841 million compared to USD 969 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 4.13 compared to USD 4.66 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 4.12 compared to USD 4.64 a year ago.