• Fastenal EPS for the quarter ending September 30, 2024 was $0.52, a 0% increase year-over-year.
• Fastenal 2023 annual EPS was $2.02, a 6.88% increase from 2022.
• Fastenal 2022 annual EPS was $1.89, a 18.13% increase from 2021.
• Fastenal 2021 annual EPS was $1.6, a 7.38% increase from 2020.

Earnings per share can be defined as a company's net earnings or losses attributable to common shareholders per diluted share base, which includes all convertible securities and debt, options and warrants.