Fastenal Likely To Report Higher Q3 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Fastenal (FAST) Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates

Fastenal reported Q3 2026 earnings of $0.35 per share, beating consensus estimates of $0.34, but missed revenue expectations with $2.46 billion versus the estimated $2.47 billion. The company received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, suggesting near-term performance in line with the market. ClearSign Technologies, a peer in the Industrial Services sector, is expected to report a quarterly loss of $0.20 per share with declining revenues.

Fastenal Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) reported third-quarter financial results on Wednesday. The transcript from the company's third-quarter earnings call has been provided below. This transcript is brought to you by Benzinga

Why Is Fastenal Company Stock Falling Wednesday?

Fastenal stock falls over 4% despite beating Q3 earnings and revenue estimates as margin pressure and weaker device targets weigh.

Fastenal shares are trading lower despite reporting upbeat Q3 results, likely due to ongoing gross margin pressure, a reduced 2026 FASTBin/FASTVend signing outlook, and increased capital spending plans.