Fastenal shares slide as quarterly profit misses estimates (FAST:NASDAQ)

Core Insights - Fastenal's shares declined by 4.4% in premarket trading following the release of third-quarter earnings that fell short of Wall Street's profit expectations [2] - The company reported earnings of $0.29 per share, which was below the analyst estimates of $0.30 [2] - Revenue figures met analyst expectations, indicating stability in sales despite the earnings miss [2]