Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Fastenal (FAST) Q2 Earnings

Fastenal (FAST) reported $2.08 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 8.6%. EPS of $0.29 for the same period compares to $0.25 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.88% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.06 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.28, the EPS surprise was +3.57%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Fastenal performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Business days: 64.00 Days versus 64.00 Days estimated by six analysts on average.Daily sales: $32.50 versus the five-analyst average estimate of $31.80.Weighted FASTBin/FASTVend signings (MEUs): 6,458 versus the two-analyst average estimate of 7,615.Number of branch locations: 1,596 versus the two-analyst average estimate of 1,595.Weighted FASTBin/FASTVend installations (MEUs; end of period): 132,174 versus the two-analyst average estimate of 133,889.View all Key Company Metrics for Fastenal here>>>Shares of Fastenal have returned +2.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the favorite stock to gain +100% or more in the months ahead. They includeStock #1: A Disruptive Force with Notable Growth and ResilienceStock #2: Bullish Signs Signaling to Buy the DipStock #3: One of the Most Compelling Investments in the MarketStock #4: Leader In a Red-Hot Industry Poised for GrowthStock #5: Modern Omni-Channel Platform Coiled to SpringMost of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +171%, +209% and +232%.Download Atomic Opportunity: Nuclear Energy's Comeback free today.Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Fastenal Company (FAST): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks