Sotheby's announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced total revenue was USD 375.147 million compared to USD 338.204 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 121.275 million compared to USD 106.634 million a year ago. Net income was USD 85.712 million compared to USD 76.709 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 1.75 compared to USD 1.44 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 1.72 compared to USD 1.43 a year ago. For the full year, total revenue was USD 1,035.740 million compared to USD 1,057.380 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 181.345 million compared to USD 165.675 million a year ago. Net income was USD 108.634 million compared to USD 118.796 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 2.1 compared to USD 2.22 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 2.09 compared to USD 2.2 a year ago.