Compared to Estimates, Fastenal (FAST) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Fastenal reported $2.13 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2025, marking an 11.7% year-over-year increase, with EPS of $0.29 compared to $0.26 a year ago [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.14 billion by -0.11%, and the EPS was also below the consensus estimate of $0.30 by -3.33% [1] Financial Performance - Fastenal's shares have returned -3.5% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by +0.4% [3] - The company currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), suggesting potential outperformance against the broader market in the near term [3] Key Metrics - Business days for the quarter were 64.00, matching the five-analyst average estimate [4] - Daily sales averaged $33.30, exceeding the $31.99 average estimate from four analysts [4] - Weighted FASTBin/FASTVend signings (MEUs) reached 7,050, surpassing the average estimate of 6,549 based on two analysts [4] - The number of branch locations was 1,590, slightly below the average estimate of 1,594 [4] - Weighted FASTBin/FASTVend installations (MEUs) at the end of the period totaled 133,910, which was lower than the estimated 136,653 [4]