Fastenal: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

WINONA, Minn. (AP) — WINONA, Minn. (AP) — Fastenal Co. (FAST) on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $401.6 million.

The Winona, Minnesota-based company said it had net income of 35 cents per share.

The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 34 cents per share.

The maker of industrial and construction fasteners posted revenue of $2.46 billion in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.49 billion.

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