Fastenal Company reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022. For the third quarter, the company reported sales was USD 1,802.4 million compared to USD 1,554.2 million a year ago. Net income was USD 284.6 million compared to USD 243.5 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.5 compared to USD 0.42 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.5 compared to USD 0.42 a year ago.
For the nine months, sales was USD 5,285 million compared to USD 4,479 million a year ago. Net income was USD 841.3 million compared to USD 693.8 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.46 compared to USD 1.21 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.46 compared to USD 1.2 a year ago.