Fastenal Co. (FAST) Q3 2026 earnings results
Fastenal Co. (FAST) reported EPS of $0.35 against an analyst estimate of $0.34: a beat of $0.01 (2.9%). The quarter ended Sep 30, 2026; the company reported on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, before the open.
Status: Confirmed · cross-checked Nov 2 · Source: EODHD (calendar and fundamentals, cross-checked)
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FAST Q3 2026 results at a glance
| EPS reported | $0.35 |
|---|---|
| EPS estimate | $0.34 |
| Surprise | Beat · +$0.01 (+2.9%) |
| Quarter ended | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Reported | Oct 14, 2026, before the open |
| Status | Confirmed · cross-checked Nov 2 |
EPS is as supplied by EODHD, in US dollars per share; whether it is adjusted or GAAP follows that source. This is Fastenal Co.’s Q3 2026, a calendar-year company.
Fastenal Co. EPS surprise history: last 6 quarters
Fastenal Co. beat the EPS estimate in 2 of its last 6 reports, with an average surprise of +1.2%.
| Report date | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Result | Move* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | $0.34 | $0.35 | +2.9% | Beat | – |
| Jul 14, 2026 | $0.33 | $0.33 | 0.0% | In line | -3.6% |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $0.30 | $0.30 | 0.0% | In line | -9.3% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | $0.26 | $0.26 | 0.0% | In line | +2.0% |
| Oct 13, 2025 | $0.30 | $0.29 | -3.3% | Miss | -6.6% |
| Jul 14, 2025 | $0.27 | $0.29 | +7.4% | Beat | +4.3% |
*Move: change in the closing price from the last close before the report day to the close the day after it. It is filled in a few trading days after each report.
FAST stock reaction to the report
FAST moved +1.05% in the first session that reflects the report (close of Oct 13, 2026 $51.46 to close of Oct 14, 2026 $52.00). Since the report: +2.13% (latest close $52.56 on Nov 2, 2026, against $51.46 before the reaction).
Next FAST earnings report
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ATLAS fair value and signal for FAST
| Last price | $52.56 (+1.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS fair value | $24.39 (range $19.29–$30.83) · price is 115% above it |
| Chance of a higher close in 1 month | 53% (normal range $50.80–$54.80) |
These are model outputs from the same valuation and calibrated model as the Fastenal Co. stock page. They describe an ordinary period and are not a forecast of any particular outcome.
Fastenal Co. Q3 2026 earnings: frequently asked questions
Did Fastenal Co. beat earnings estimates for Q3 2026?
Fastenal Co. reported EPS of $0.35 against an analyst estimate of $0.34: a beat of $0.01 (2.9%).
When did Fastenal Co. report Q3 2026 results?
Fastenal Co. reported on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, before the open, for the quarter ended Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
How often does FAST beat EPS estimates?
In its last 6 reports with a recorded result, Fastenal Co. beat the EPS estimate 2 times; the average surprise was +1.2%. Past results do not predict the next one.
How does ATLAS confirm a result?
A result is published only after it is cross-checked: the EODHD earnings calendar and the EODHD fundamentals feed must show the same EPS for the same fiscal period, or the same value must appear in two consecutive checks. Unconfirmed figures are never published. If the figures are revised later, this page updates.
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