Fortis Inc. announced earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. For the first quarter, the company announced sales was CAD 2,436 million compared to CAD 2,197 million a year ago. Operating income was CAD 653 million compared to CAD 613 million a year ago. Net income was CAD 328 million compared to CAD 339 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was CAD 0.72 compared to CAD 0.77 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was CAD 0.72 compared to CAD 0.76 a year ago.