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UBS analyst Amit Mehrotra has a positive outlook on the U.S. electrical equipment sector, noting stable end-user demand and strong performances from companies like Carrier Global and Johnson Controls. Despite geopolitical tensions, firms such as Parker-Hannifin and Dover are expected to see order growth, while Johnson Controls has received a rating upgrade to Buy, reflecting confidence in its new CEO and projected earnings growth. However, Melius has downgraded Johnson Controls to Hold, citing concerns over future valuations amid shifting capital spending trends.
Fastenal Company, a leader in North American industrial and construction material distribution, reported net sales with fastening products at 32.4%, followed by protective equipment at 21.2%. By the end of 2023, it operated 3,419 locations, primarily in the U.S., which accounted for 83.6% of net sales.
Fastenal Company, a leader in North American industrial and construction materials distribution, reported net sales with fastening products at 32.4%, followed by protective equipment at 21.2%. As of the end of 2023, it operated 3,419 locations, primarily in the U.S. (83.6% of sales), with additional presence in Canada, Mexico, and Europe.
VP John Lewis Soderberg sold 488 shares of Fastenal stock on October 14th for $37,244.16, while insiders sold a total of 222,079 shares valued at $16.56 million last quarter. Institutional investors own 81.38% of the company, and analysts currently rate Fastenal as a "Hold" with a consensus price target of $73.33. Fastenal reported Q3 earnings of $0.52 per share, exceeding expectations, with revenue of $1.91 billion, a 3.5% increase year-over-year.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff criticized Microsoft’s AI assistant Copilot, calling it “disappointing” and likening it to “Clippy 2.0,” referencing the infamous Office assistant. Despite his company's advancements in AI, he expressed skepticism about the overall potential of AI, suggesting it is oversold and not yet delivering significant breakthroughs. This critique comes amid fierce competition between Salesforce and Microsoft in the AI space.
Fastenal Company
Companies
| Symbol | FAST |
| Name | Fastenal Company |
| Currency | USD |
| Sector | Industrials |
| IndustryGroup | Capital Goods |
| Industry | Trading Companies & Distributors |
| Market | NASDAQ Global Select |
| Country | United States |
| State | MN |
| City | Winona |
| Zipcode | 55987-1500 |
| Website | http://www.fastenal.com |
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