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Did Fastenal Beat Earnings?
Fastenal (FAST) reported Q2 '26 revenue of $2.39B, up 14.7% year-over-year, with reported EPS of $0.33. That matched the $0.33 analyst estimate.
AltIndex tracks earnings alongside 25+ alternative data signals that can move ahead of the report — Fastenal’s job postings, web traffic, and employee business outlook. See the full FAST stock analysis or the earnings calendar for upcoming reports.
FAST Earnings Surprise History (EPS vs. Estimate)
| Quarter | Estimated EPS | Reported EPS | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 '26 | $0.33 | $0.33 | Met +0.0% |
| Q1 '26 | $0.30 | $0.30 | Met +0.0% |
| Q4 '25 | $0.26 | $0.26 | Met +0.0% |
| Q3 '25 | $0.30 | $0.29 | Missed -3.3% |
| Q2 '25 | $0.27 | $0.29 | Beat +7.4% |
| Q1 '25 | $0.26 | $0.26 | Met +0.0% |
Fastenal Quarterly Financial Trends
| Metric | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.91B | 1.82B | 1.96B | 2.08B | 2.13B | 2.03B | 2.2B | 2.39B |
| Gross margin | 44.9% | 44.8% | 45.1% | 45.3% | 45.3% | 44.3% | 44.6% | 44.6% |
| Operating margin | 20.3% | 18.9% | 20.1% | 21.0% | 20.7% | 19.0% | 20.3% | 21.0% |
| Net income | 298M | 262M | 299M | 330M | 336M | 294M | 340M | 383M |
| Net margin | 15.6% | 14.4% | 15.2% | 15.9% | 15.7% | 14.5% | 15.4% | 16.0% |
| EPS | $0.26 | $0.23 | $0.26 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.26 | $0.30 | $0.33 |
Fastenal Earnings Trend Analysis
Over the eight quarters from Q3 '24 to Q2 '26, Fastenal’s quarterly revenue moved from $1.91B to $2.39B. Net margin held roughly steady from 15.6% to 16%, against a 44.6% gross margin in the most recent quarter — a read on whether revenue growth is translating into profit. Fastenal has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 6 of its last 8 reported quarters.
When Is Fastenal’s Next Earnings Date?
Fastenal reports earnings on a quarterly schedule. Its most recent report covered Q2 '26. For the confirmed upcoming date — and every other company reporting soon — see the FAST earnings calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions: Fastenal Earnings
Fastenal's next earnings date has not been confirmed yet. See the earnings calendar for all upcoming reports.
Fastenal reported Q2 '26 EPS of $0.33 on revenue of $2.39B (+14.7% YoY). Fastenal reported EPS of $0.33.
Fastenal reported Q2 '26 revenue of $2.39B, up 14.7% from the same quarter a year earlier.
Signals like job postings, web traffic, and employee sentiment reflect business activity in real time and can move before quarterly results are reported. AltIndex combines them with 25+ others in the FAST AI Score.
