Fastenal Gears Up to Report Q3 Earnings: Things to Keep in Mind

Fastenal Company (FAST) is scheduled to report third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 11, before the opening bell. Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar. In the last reported quarter, Fastenal reported mixed results, with earnings meeting the Zacks Consensus Estimate and net sales missing the same by 0.3%. On a year-over-year basis, net sales rose 1.8% but the bottom line declined 2%. Fastenal's earnings topped the consensus mark in two of the last four quarters, met on one an ...