Fastenal Company Q1 2025 Earnings Preview: $0.30 EPS Forecast, 15.38% YoY Increase

Fastenal Company (FAST) is set to report Q4 2025 earnings on October 13, 2025. Analysts expect a 15.38% increase in EPS to $0.30 compared to Q4 2024. The company missed consensus EPS by 4.17% in Q4 2024. FAST's 2025 P/E ratio is 41.71, higher than the industry ratio of 19.40, indicating strong earnings growth compared to competitors.

Fastenal Company (FAST) is set to report its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on October 13, 2025. Analysts expect a 15.38% increase in earnings per share (EPS) to $0.30 compared to the same period last year. The company missed consensus EPS by 4.17% in Q4 2024. FAST's 2025 P/E ratio of 41.71 is higher than the industry average of 19.40, indicating strong earnings growth compared to competitors Fastenal to Report Q3 Earnings: Here's What Investors Must Know^[1].

Fastenal's strong performance in recent quarters has been driven by robust customer contract signing momentum and increased unit sales. The company's focus on improving its digital footprint and investing in sales resources, despite a sluggish industrial environment, has contributed to its growth. Additionally, a balanced mix of onsite and offsite services and market share gains across various product categories have also played a significant role in the company's performance Fastenal to Report Q3 Earnings: Here's What Investors Must Know^[1].

The company's margins are expected to improve in Q4 2025 due to a favorable price-cost mix, the ongoing fastener expansion project, and other supplier-focused initiatives. Cost control efforts, such as automating warehouses and increasing delivery efficiency through its trucking network, are also likely to aid margins. However, the company may face challenges from an unfavorable customer mix, higher import duties, and rising transportation costs due to broader macroeconomic uncertainties Fastenal to Report Q3 Earnings: Here's What Investors Must Know^[1].

Fastenal's stock has seen increased institutional ownership, with 81.38% of the shares currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Court Place Advisors LLC, for instance, increased its holdings in Fastenal by 92.6% in the second quarter, owning 25,912 shares valued at approximately $1,088,000 as of the latest disclosure Fastenal Company $FAST Shares Bought by Court Place Advisors LLC^[2].

Several research analysts have issued positive ratings on Fastenal's stock. Wolfe Research, for example, restated a "positive" rating on shares of Fastenal, while JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target to $46.00 with a "neutral" rating. Barclays assumed coverage on shares of Fastenal with a "positive" rating and a $49.00 price objective. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "buy (b)" rating on the stock Fastenal Company $FAST Shares Bought by Court Place Advisors LLC^[2].

Fastenal's insider activity has also been noteworthy. EVP John Lewis Soderberg sold 34,612 shares of Fastenal stock in August 2025, while EVP William Joseph Drazkowski sold 6,842 shares during the same period Fastenal Company $FAST Shares Bought by Court Place Advisors LLC^[2].