Fastenal (FAST) Matches Q3 Earnings Estimates

Fastenal (FAST) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.52 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.52 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of industrial and construction fasteners would post earnings of $0.51 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.51, delivering no surprise. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once. Faste ...