Compared to Estimates, Fastenal (FAST) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

For the quarter ended December 2024, Fastenal (FAST) reported revenue of $1.82 billion, up 3.8% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.46, compared to $0.46 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.84 billion, representing a surprise of -1.08%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -4.17%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.48.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.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: 63 Days versus 63 Days estimated by six analysts on average. Daily sales: $29 versus the four-analyst average estimate of $29.37. Number of in-market locations: 3,628 versus 3,620 estimated by three analysts on average. Weighted FASTBin/FASTVend installations: 126,957 versus the two-analyst average estimate of 125,874. Number of active Onsite locations: 2,031 compared to the 2,023 average estimate based on two analysts. Number of branch locations: 1,597 versus 1,598 estimated by two analysts on average. Weighted FASTBin/FASTVend signings: 6,790 versus 6,407 estimated by two analysts on average. View all Key Company Metrics for Fastenal here>>>Shares of Fastenal have returned +1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -2.1% 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.Just Released: Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2025Hurry – you can still get in early on our 10 top tickers for 2025. Handpicked by Zacks Director of Research Sheraz Mian, this portfolio has been stunningly and consistently successful. From inception in 2012 through November, 2024, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,112.6%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +475.6%. Sheraz has combed through 4,400 companies covered by the Zacks Rank and handpicked the best 10 to buy and hold in 2025. You can still be among the first to see these just-released stocks with enormous potential. See New Top 10 Stocks >>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 ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks