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Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) is an industrial supplies distributor and supply chain solutions provider whose activities generate a steady stream of company-specific news. As a participant in the industrial supplies merchant wholesalers space, Fastenal issues regular updates on earnings, dividends, leadership changes, distribution network investments, and community partnerships.
On this page, readers can follow FAST news related to quarterly and annual earnings announcements, where the company provides detailed breakdowns of sales by product category, end market, and customer type. These releases often discuss trends in fasteners, safety supplies, and other product lines, as well as metrics for Fastenal Managed Inventory (FMI), eBusiness, and its broader Digital Footprint.
Fastenal also publishes news on capital return and governance, including dividend declarations and information about share repurchase authorizations. Leadership updates, such as appointments of senior executives and planned CEO transitions, are disclosed through press releases and corresponding Form 8-K filings, offering insight into the company’s management and strategic priorities.
Beyond financial and governance topics, Fastenal’s news flow includes operational and strategic developments such as new or upgraded distribution centers, technology investments in logistics, and sponsorships or partnerships that expand its brand presence. Community-focused stories highlight collaborations with organizations like the American Red Cross and the National FFA Organization, as well as sports sponsorships in North America and Europe.
Investors, analysts, and industry observers who follow Fastenal news can use this feed to track developments affecting the company’s industrial distribution business, its global branch and distribution network, and its role in customer supply chains. Bookmark this page to monitor the latest FAST press releases and related updates as they are released.
Fastenal (Nasdaq:FAST) reported 2025 results: annual net sales $8,200.5M (+8.7%), net income $1,258.4M (+9.4%) and diluted EPS $1.09 (+9.2%). Fourth-quarter net sales were $2,027.4M (+11.1%) with Q4 diluted EPS of $0.26 (+12.1%). Gross margin was 45.0% for the year and 44.3% in Q4. FMI technology sales (FASTStock/FASTBin/FASTVend) were $3,712.7M (+14.6%); FASTBin/FASTVend sales rose 17.0% for the year and 17.4% in Q4. Weighted FASTBin/FASTVend signings were 25,892 MEUs in 2025; Q4 signings declined 12.1% year-over-year. The company set a 2026 signings target of 28,000–30,000 MEUs.
Fastenal (Nasdaq:FAST) declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per share payable February 26, 2026 to holders of record on January 29, 2026. The board reiterated its current intent to continue quarterly dividends while reserving future decisions based on Fastenal’s financial condition. Historical payout detail: 2025 total dividends were $0.875 per share, 2024 total were $0.780, and 2026 first-quarter dividend is $0.240. The company estimates total dividends using 1,148.1 million shares outstanding at December 31, 2025. No share repurchases occurred in Q4 2025; the company has authority to buy up to 12.4 million shares with no expiration.
Fastenal (Nasdaq:FAST) will host a conference call to review its 2025 annual and fourth quarter results on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.
The presentation with supplemental information will be posted at 6:00 a.m. Central Time on the day of the call. The live webcast is available at https://investor.fastenal.com/events.cfm, and the presentation is available at https://investor.fastenal.com/releases.cfm. An online archive of the webcast will be posted within one hour after the call and remain available through March 1, 2026. The call is scheduled for January 20 because January 19 is a U.S. federal holiday.
Fastenal (Nasdaq: FAST) announced a CEO transition: Daniel L. Florness told the Board on December 19, 2025 he will step down as CEO on July 16, 2026. The Board appointed Jeffery M. Watts, current President and Chief Sales Officer, to succeed Florness as CEO effective July 16, 2026.
Florness joined Fastenal in 1996, became CEO in 2016, and will serve as a Strategic Advisor to the new CEO until early 2028 and will resign from the Board when he leaves the CEO role; the Board plans to appoint Watts to fill the resulting Board vacancy.
Fastenal (Nasdaq: FAST) and the Belfast Giants entered a sponsorship agreement to increase Fastenal's brand exposure in Northern Ireland.
The partnership is Fastenal's first with the U.K. Elite Ice Hockey League for the 2025–2026 EIHL season (Sept 13, 2025–April 2026). Fastenal began operating in Northern Ireland in 2012 and has been an NHL partner in North America since August 2020. The sponsorship will feature rink-board branding at SSE Arena, Belfast, and aims to support local community and youth initiatives tied to the Giants.
Fastenal (Nasdaq: FAST) joined the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program on December 11, 2025, committing to year-round financial and in-kind donations to support disaster preparedness and relief.
The expanded partnership builds on a relationship since 2012 and Fastenal's 2022 launch of the company-wide Blue Team Blood Drive. Fastenal employees have donated more than 4,600 units of blood since that campaign began, including over 1,200 units in 2024 collected across 45 in-person blood drives. A portion of Fastenal's donations will support the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces program.
Fastenal (Nasdaq: FAST) announced a new corporate partnership with the National FFA Organization to expand support for agricultural education and youth leadership.
Key elements include Fastenal joining the National FFA Sponsors' Board, expanded presence at the annual National FFA Convention and Expo, local chapter and state grants, five Fastenal-funded college scholarships via the FFA grant system, and the 'Give the Gift of Blue' program to provide FFA Blue Jackets to members.
Fastenal said CEO Dan Florness and senior executive vice president Casey Miller highlighted the company's long-standing ties to FFA and commitment to investing in future agriculture and related careers.
Fastenal (Nasdaq: FAST) named Max Tunnicliff as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Executive Vice President, effective November 10, 2025. In the role he will set priorities, goals and provide oversight for the company's finance, accounting, audit, and general counsel functions.
Tunnicliff joins from Beko Europe where he served as CFO and previously held senior finance roles at Whirlpool, including head of internal audit, VP of strategy, and CFO for Asia Pacific. Management says his global finance experience will support Fastenal's financial foundation and growth strategy.
Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) reported third-quarter 2025 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, including a two-for-one stock split effective May 21, 2025. Q3 net sales were $2,133.3M, up 11.7% year-over-year. Q3 net income was $335.5M, up 12.6%, with diluted EPS $0.29 (+12.3%). Gross profit rose to 45.3% of sales from 44.9%.
Digital and FMI channels grew: Q3 FMI sales $978.4M (+17.7%), FASTBin/FASTVend sales $703.6M (+19.9%), and installations reached 133,910 MEUs (end of period). The company reiterated a 2025 MEU signing goal of 25,000–26,000.
Management noted continued sluggish industrial production but stronger contract customer growth and improved product availability and pricing actions.
Fastenal (Nasdaq:FAST) announced its board declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per share payable on November 25, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 28, 2025. Share and per‑share figures are adjusted for a two‑for‑one stock split that took effect May 21, 2025.
The company reiterated intent to continue quarterly dividends and reported regular 2025 dividends of $0.875 per share to date and an estimated $1,004.1 million total dividends paid in 2025. Fastenal noted no common stock repurchases in Q3 2025 and maintains an open repurchase authorization for 12,400,000 shares.
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