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Headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, Fastenal Company (FAST) is a prominent distributor of industrial and construction supplies, primarily catering to the manufacturing, construction, and maintenance sectors. With a market capitalization of $47.2 billion, the company provides a comprehensive portfolio of products, including fasteners, safety gear, tools, and electrical components, alongside value-added inventory management services. Fastenal is scheduled to release its second-quarter earnings before the market opens on Monday, July 14.
Ahead of the event, analysts expect FAST to report a profit of $0.28 per share on a diluted basis, up 12% from $0.25 per share in the same quarter last year. The company has matched the consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters while missing the forecast on another occasion.