{"ticker": {"uuid": "df1b06e0-f601-4a00-b468-e9a540f236ff", "symbol": "FAST", "name": "Fastenal Company", "exchange": "NASDAQ", "country": "US", "sector": "Industrials", "industry": "Industrial Distribution"}, "articles": [{"title": "Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Industrial Goods Companies: GE Vernova Inc. 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Basic EPS grew from US$0.29 to US$0.33, while revenue increased to US$2.4 billion, demonstrating efficient conversion of revenue in", "url": "https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/capital-goods/nasdaq-fast/fastenal/news/fastenal-fast-stock-q2-earnings-growth-outpaces-revenue-and", "source_name": "Simply Wall Street", "published_at": "2026-07-16T00:39:36", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 00:39", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 67, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Fastenal Earnings Call Highlights Strong Growth, Margin Tests", "summary": "Fastenal reported strong Q2 earnings with 14.7% daily sales growth, driven by market share gains and a growing customer base. Despite gross margin compression due to price-cost headwinds, the company maintained operating margin through SG&A discipline and saw an expansion in retu", "url": "https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/FAST-Q/pressreleases/3307451/fastenal-earnings-call-highlights-strong-growth-margin-tests/", "source_name": "The Globe and Mail", "published_at": "2026-07-15T22:18:11", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 22:18", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 65, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Fastenal's Strong Sales Offer Positive Read-Through for Industrials Despite Margin Pressure, UBS Says", "summary": "", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/fastenal-apos-strong-sales-offer-185924339.html", "source_name": "MT Newswires", "published_at": "2026-07-15T18:59:24+00:00", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 18:59", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Analysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Fastenal Company (FAST) and Badger Infrastructure Solutions (OtherBDGIF)", "summary": "Analysts have provided new ratings for Fastenal Company (FAST) and Badger Infrastructure Solutions (BDGIF) within the Industrial Goods sector. Bernstein maintained a Sell rating on Fastenal with a $42.00 price target, while National Bank maintained a Buy rating on Badger Infrastr", "url": "https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/Tipranks/3298219/analysts-offer-insights-on-industrial-goods-companies-fastenal-company-fast-and-badger-infrastructure-solutions-otherbdgif/", "source_name": "The Globe and Mail", "published_at": "2026-07-15T14:39:36", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 14:39", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 41, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 85, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "DA Davidson Reiterates Neutral Rating for Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)", "summary": "DA Davidson has reiterated its \"Neutral\" rating for Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) with a $46 price target, suggesting a modest upside. The company's Q2 earnings met expectations with $0.33 EPS and revenue of $2.39 billion, a 14.7% year-over-year increase. Despite solid results, the stoc", "url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/da-davidson-reiterates-neutral-rating-for-fastenal-nasdaqfast-2026-07-15/", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-15T14:08:23", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 14:08", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Fastenal (FAST) Q2 2026 Deep Dive: $0.33 EPS, Revenue Up 15%", "summary": "Fastenal reported Q2 2026 EPS of $0.33, meeting consensus estimates, with revenue up 14.7% year-over-year to $2.39 billion. Despite an \"inline\" quarter, the company demonstrated underlying momentum with accelerating sales trends, particularly in June where sales surged 20%. 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This data was generated using informati", "url": "https://www.theheraldreview.com/business/article/fastenal-q2-earnings-snapshot-22344364.php", "source_name": "www.theheraldreview.com", "published_at": "2026-07-15T09:37:48", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 09:37", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 67, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Fastenal Company 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:FAST) 2026-07-14", "summary": "Fastenal Company has released its Q2 2026 earnings call presentation. The company reported an EPS of $0.33, beating estimates, and revenue of $2.39 billion, which represents a 14.74% year-over-year increase and also surpassed expectations. This article provides access to the slid", "url": "https://seekingalpha.com/article/4922101-fastenal-company-2026-q2-results-earnings-call-presentation?source=feed_all_articles", "source_name": "Seeking Alpha", "published_at": "2026-07-15T01:01:54", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 01:01", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 71, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Fastenal Posts Double-Digit Sales, Profit Increases but Weaker Margins", "summary": "Fastenal reported double-digit increases in sales, earnings, and profit in the second quarter of 2026, with net sales reaching $2.39 billion, up 14.7%. Despite these gains, the company experienced weaker margins due to \"unfavorable price/cost\" and other factors affecting gross ma", "url": "https://www.inddist.com/earnings/news/22970534/fastenal-posts-doubledigit-sales-profit-increases-but-weaker-margins", "source_name": "Industrial Distribution", "published_at": "2026-07-14T22:37:56", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 22:37", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Fastenal Stock Drops, Then Pops After Earnings Report", "summary": "", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/m/6e14c761-78f6-302b-bc1a-0b77d11b0169/fastenal-stock-drops%2C-then.html", "source_name": "Barrons.com", "published_at": "2026-07-14T21:33:00+00:00", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 21:33", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Fastenal Co (FAST) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Robust Sales Growth and Strategic ...", "summary": "", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/fastenal-co-fast-q2-2026-210039699.html", "source_name": "GuruFocus.com", "published_at": "2026-07-14T21:00:39+00:00", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 21:00", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 58, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Analysis: Fastenal\u2019s Strong Sales & Margin Performance Continue Despite Pricing Moderation", "summary": "Fastenal reported strong sales and margin performance in 1Q26, with total sales up 12.4% year-over-year, despite a moderation in pricing impact. Management expressed optimism regarding underlying market demand, pointing to improved customer sentiment and solid engagement. The com", "url": "https://www.mdm.com/news/top-distributor-sectors/construction/analysis-fastenals-strong-sales-margin-performance-continue-despite-pricing-moderation/", "source_name": "Modern Distribution Management", "published_at": "2026-07-14T19:37:52", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 19:37", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Why Fastenal\u2019s Latest Drop Could Be Its Biggest Opportunity Yet", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxNS21iX3U3SlFCaEF1YmtCMjVLTXZ1TzFEMnZhazJ3S25mZmlkWThrMTZWRXl5NHp2Mnh5azkwS2MzOUtZemVjMWgteTZTc1lmVFJoUEZUX0JCUEhNY2x0azRzelpfV3NQcFlvWFhBNnk4dU5Ddkh1ZzRxVDdIXzd3aHdQWmg3VzF5NzUtd0NjWFBuT29DZkZfNHZnTU5jWWZs?oc=5", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-14T18:16:45+00:00", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 18:16", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Analyst Report: Fastenal Company", "summary": "", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/m/668e64cd-94f9-30d5-a7f0-01833a66bc51/analyst-report%3A-fastenal.html", "source_name": "Morningstar Research", "published_at": "2026-07-14T16:38:39+00:00", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 16:38", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Fastenal Q2 2026: Revenue Hits $2.39B, Up 15% Year-Over-Year", "summary": "Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) reported Q2 2026 diluted EPS of $0.33, matching analyst expectations, with revenue reaching $2.39 billion, a 15% year-over-year increase. Despite strong revenue and EPS growth, the stock declined due to market focus on potential margin pressures, wi", "url": "https://news.alphastreet.com/fastenal-q2-2026-revenue-hits-2-39b-up-15-year-over-year/", "source_name": "AlphaStreet", "published_at": "2026-07-14T17:37:53", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 17:37", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 38, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Why Is Fastenal Stock Trading Lower Today?", "summary": "Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) reported strong second-quarter 2026 results despite its stock trading lower. The company saw double-digit growth in both sales and earnings, with EPS aligning with expectations and sales exceeding estimates. However, the gross margin declined due to price-c", "url": "https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/26/07/60451447/why-is-fastenal-stock-trading-lower-today", "source_name": "Benzinga", "published_at": "2026-07-14T17:19:56", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 17:19", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 40, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Fastenal Q2 Earnings Call Highlights", "summary": "", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/m/1657e0cd-1757-3c34-905a-e99d4dbc230f/fastenal-q2-earnings-call.html", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-14T16:03:28+00:00", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 16:03", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Fastenal Co. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitors", "summary": "Fastenal Co. (FAST) stock fell 2.78% on Tuesday, closing at $45.74, despite a generally favorable trading session for the broader stock market. The S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average both saw gains. This decline broke Fastenal's two-day winning streak.", "url": "https://www.marketwatch.com/data-news/fastenal-co-stock-underperforms-tuesday-when-compared-to-competitors-bbe19349-f941ca3022b9", "source_name": "MarketWatch", "published_at": "2026-07-14T16:48:00", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 16:48", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 38, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Wide-Moat Fastenal Uses Natural Operating Leverage to Compound Earnings in the Midteens", "summary": "Fastenal, a wide-moat company, has evolved its business strategy from traditional branch distribution to include product portfolio expansion, vending, inventory management, and on-site programs as key growth drivers. This approach leverages natural operating economies to consiste", "url": "https://www.morningstar.com/company-reports/1487889-wide-moat-fastenal-uses-natural-operating-leverage-to-compound-earnings-in-the-midteens", "source_name": "Morningstar", "published_at": "2026-07-14T16:37:52", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 16:37", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Why Fastenal (FAST) Stock Is Down Today", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxQYmFNd2pQM1JvbHZSOUdTN2tuMkZUTlFQQ0pJUUhuWktWQVcxeHlDUmpaNS1SNmxCa3ZUdndnb1JJa09Tc01oUG1hOG5MNlhoQ1ZUeFA1SG1VOXItS0d4bHJQUVdDNG45eVVHc3pMOUwxQnZqSk8ydFkyQjFkdUZhUzN3?oc=5", "source_name": "Quiver Quantitative", "published_at": "2026-07-14T15:36:00+00:00", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 15:36", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Fastenal Hits Another Sales High Water Mark in 2Q, June", "summary": "Fastenal reported strong second-quarter and June 2026 business results, outperforming broader markets with significant sales and profit gains. The company achieved $2.39 billion in 2Q sales, marking a 14.7% increase year-over-year, primarily driven by share gains. 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Management expressed optimism regarding underlying market demand, pointing to improved customer sentiment and solid engagement. 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Despite strong revenue and EPS growth, the stock declined due to market focus on potential margin pressures, wi", "url": "https://news.alphastreet.com/fastenal-q2-2026-revenue-hits-2-39b-up-15-year-over-year/", "source_name": "AlphaStreet", "published_at": "2026-07-14T17:37:53", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 17:37", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 38, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Why Is Fastenal Stock Trading Lower Today?", "summary": "Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) reported strong second-quarter 2026 results despite its stock trading lower. The company saw double-digit growth in both sales and earnings, with EPS aligning with expectations and sales exceeding estimates. 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