BlackRock, Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced total revenue was USD 3,434 million compared to USD 3,764 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 1,246 million compared to USD 1,485 million a year ago. Net income was USD 927 million compared to USD 2,295 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 5.84 compared to USD 14.23 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 5.78 compared to USD 14.01 a year ago. For the full year, total revenue was USD 14,198 million compared to USD 13,600 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 5,457 million compared to USD 5,254 million a year ago. Net income was USD 4,305 million compared to USD 4,952 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 26.86 compared to USD 30.54 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 26.58 compared to USD 30.12 a year ago.