Fastenal is experiencing a robust demand inflection, with revenue growth accelerating from 1.8% in 2024Q2 to 14.7% in 2026Q2, while operating margins expanded to 21.0% in 2026Q2 from 18.9% in 2024Q4, reflecting strong operating leverage and disciplined cost management.
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Revenue growth reaccelerated to 14.7% in 2026Q2, with gross margin stable at 44.6% and operating margin expanding to 21.0%, while EPS grew 13.8% in the same quarter.
Fastenal is the largest fastener distributor in North America, providing a wide range of industrial and construction supplies.
Fastenal's Q1 2026 results showed 12.4% year-on-year revenue growth, aligning with analyst expectations despite softer profitability.
The company's evolution beyond a cyclical distributor is supported by embedded FMI technology and on-site services, enhancing value.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 14, 2026 | $0.35+3.0% vs $0.34 | $2.5B+0.9% vs $2.4B |
Q3 2026 Jul 14, 2026 | $0.33+0.4% vs $0.33 | $2.4B+2.1% vs $2.3B |
Q2 2026 Apr 13, 2026 | $0.30+0.4% vs $0.30 | $2.2B+0.2% vs $2.2B |
Q1 2026 Jan 20, 2026 | $0.26+0.3% vs $0.26 | $2.0B-0.5% vs $2.0B |
Aware Super Pty Ltd as trustee of Aware Super grew its holdings in Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) by 29.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 760,970 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 171,906 shares
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Asset Management One Co. Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) by 3.2% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 560,433 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 17,161
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Fastenal Company (FAST)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $52.99 | $60.81B | 42.97 | 8.67% | 15.62% | 35.13% | 1.65% | |
| $1440.70 | $68.02B | 31.37 | 4.51% | 11.17% | 48.78% | 0.68% | |
| $113.27 | $6.33B | 28.49 | 6.37% | 5.55% | 15.86% | 3.06% | |
| $367.22 | $19B | 19.03 | 0.93% | 19.97% | 16.77% | 2.37% | |
| $112.71 | $4.99B | 29.47 | 3.62% | 3.49% | 9.98% | — | |
| $343.47 | $342.48B | 24.05 | 3.24% | 8.41% | 102.69% | 2.67% |
Fastenal Company (FAST) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Fastenal Company (FAST) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 14, 2026·SEC
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Fastenal Company (FAST) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Fastenal Company (FAST) reported $9.08B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $8.20B in fiscal year 2025. That is 2750% more than the $287.7M of fiscal year 1996.
Fastenal Company (FAST) grew revenue by 13.5% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Fastenal Company (FAST) earned $1.42B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 15.6% net margin).
Yes. Fastenal Company (FAST) pays a dividend that yields 1.65% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Fastenal Company (FAST) had a return on equity (ROE) of 35.1% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Fastenal Company (FAST) generated $1.05B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
