National Fuel Gas Company announced earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the first quarter, the company announced sales was USD 272.092 million compared to USD 225.725 million a year ago. Sales was USD 163.937 million compared to USD 140.450 million a year ago. Sales was USD 54.218 million compared to USD 53.480 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 161.683 million compared to USD 149.469 million a year ago. Net income was USD 102.660 million compared to USD 198.654 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 1.19 compared to USD 2.32 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 1.18 compared to USD 2.3 a year ago.