IHS Markit Ltd. Reports Unaudited Consolidated Earnings Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended November 30, 2018; Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending November 30, 2019
For the year, the company reported revenue of $4,009.2 million compared to $3,599.7 million a year ago. Operating income was $646.9 million compared to $524.2 million a year ago. Net income was $539.2 million compared to $417.0 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share attributable to the company was $1.38 against $1.04 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share attributable to the company was $1.33 against $1.00 a year ago.
The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending November 30, 2019. The company expects revenue in a range of $4.425 billion to $4.500 billion, including total organic growth of 5% to 6% including Ipreo for the 4 month stub period, and total organic growth of 6% to 7% including Ipreo for the full 12 months. The company also expects adjusted EPS in the range of $2.52 to $2.57 a year ago.