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Fastenal Company

IndustrialsTrading Companies & Distributors$53.6B

Jul13Mon

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026Pre-Market9:00 AM EDT

Company Snapshot

Fastenal Company is a leading distributor of industrial and construction supplies, operating primarily in the industrials sector. With a market cap of $54 billion, the company plays a significant role in the supply chain, benefiting from trends in manufacturing and construction activity.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability, reflecting how much profit the company makes for each share of stock.

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Revenue Growth

Revenue growth indicates the company's ability to increase sales, which is crucial for maintaining market share and investor confidence.

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FAST Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

13%

Avg EPS Surprise

-6.68%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.14%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, Fastenal reported an EPS of $0.30, matching analyst expectations but showing no surprise. Following the earnings release, the stock declined by 6.85%, indicating market disappointment.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic ahead of Fastenal's upcoming earnings report, given the company's historical performance and market trends. However, there is uncertainty due to recent earnings misses.

Bull Case

If Fastenal can demonstrate strong revenue growth and improved margins, it could signal a recovery in demand for industrial supplies, driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company continues to miss earnings expectations or shows signs of declining demand, it could lead to further stock price declines.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What are the specific revenue figures for the industrial supply segment?

This will be crucial in determining if demand is recovering and whether the company can sustain growth.

How is Fastenal managing its gross margins in the current economic environment?

Understanding margin management will provide insights into cost control and pricing strategies, which are vital for profitability.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate Fastenal's ability to leverage its distribution network to capture market share in a recovering economy.

Supporting Evidence

Despite recent earnings misses, the company has a strong historical track record of recovering from downturns.

Options pricing suggests that the market is bracing for a significant move, indicating potential for a surprise.

The company's strategic investments in technology and supply chain efficiency may not be fully reflected in current expectations.

Key Risk

If revenue growth exceeds expectations, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Fastenal can maintain its growth trajectory amidst economic fluctuations.

Bull Confirmed If

Revenue growth of at least 10% year-over-year would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

A decline in revenue or margins below historical averages would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±6.65%

Historical Avg

±5.7%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move of about 6.65% in either direction, indicating heightened uncertainty ahead of the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±6.7% while FAST has averaged ±5.7% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

20.8%

Calls (20K)P/C Ratio: 0.42Puts (13K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Fastenal beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 3.1%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

A cautious in-line report may lead to muted reactions as investors assess management's commentary on future outlook.

Miss

If the company misses earnings expectations, the stock could drop by approximately 2.09%, reflecting continued market concerns.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on demand trends in the industrial sector.
2Insights into cost management and pricing strategies.
3Details on supply chain efficiencies and technology investments.
4Management's outlook on future growth and market conditions.
5Any commentary on customer segments showing strength or weakness.

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Company Snapshot

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability, reflecting how much profit the company makes for each share of stock.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth indicates the company's ability to increase sales, which is crucial for maintaining market share and investor confidence.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

FAST Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

13%

Avg EPS Surprise

-6.68%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.14%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Fastenal can demonstrate strong revenue growth and improved margins, it could signal a recovery in demand for industrial supplies, driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company continues to miss earnings expectations or shows signs of declining demand, it could lead to further stock price declines.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What are the specific revenue figures for the industrial supply segment?

This will be crucial in determining if demand is recovering and whether the company can sustain growth.

How is Fastenal managing its gross margins in the current economic environment?

Understanding margin management will provide insights into cost control and pricing strategies, which are vital for profitability.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate Fastenal's ability to leverage its distribution network to capture market share in a recovering economy.

Supporting Evidence

Despite recent earnings misses, the company has a strong historical track record of recovering from downturns.

Options pricing suggests that the market is bracing for a significant move, indicating potential for a surprise.

The company's strategic investments in technology and supply chain efficiency may not be fully reflected in current expectations.

Key Risk

If revenue growth exceeds expectations, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Fastenal can maintain its growth trajectory amidst economic fluctuations.

Bull Confirmed If

Revenue growth of at least 10% year-over-year would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

A decline in revenue or margins below historical averages would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±6.65%

Historical Avg

±5.7%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move of about 6.65% in either direction, indicating heightened uncertainty ahead of the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±6.7% while FAST has averaged ±5.7% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

20.8%

Calls (20K)P/C Ratio: 0.42Puts (13K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Fastenal beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 3.1%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

A cautious in-line report may lead to muted reactions as investors assess management's commentary on future outlook.

Miss

If the company misses earnings expectations, the stock could drop by approximately 2.09%, reflecting continued market concerns.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on demand trends in the industrial sector.
2Insights into cost management and pricing strategies.
3Details on supply chain efficiencies and technology investments.
4Management's outlook on future growth and market conditions.
5Any commentary on customer segments showing strength or weakness.