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Fastenal Company supplies industrial and construction products through a wholesale distribution model built around local branches, customer sites, regional distribution networks and embedded technology. Its product categories include fasteners, safety supplies, cutting tools, tools, janitorial supplies and other maintenance, repair and operations products used by manufacturing, construction, warehouse, data center, wholesale and government customers.
Recurring Fastenal news covers quarterly and annual earnings, daily sales trends, operating margin, cash flow, dividends, share repurchase activity and customer-site growth. Company updates also address logistics capacity, distribution facilities, technology expansion, key account wins and brand activity tied to safety products such as Body Guard.
Fastenal (Nasdaq: FAST) reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $2.39 billion, up 14.7% year-over-year on equal selling days, with daily sales rising to $37.3 million. Net income grew 15.9% to $382.8 million, and diluted EPS increased 15.9% to $0.33.
Operating margin was 21.0%, flat versus 2025, as SG&A leverage (down 80 bps to 23.5% of sales) offset a 75 bps gross margin decline to 44.6% driven mainly by unfavorable price/cost. Operating cash flow reached $266 million (69% of net income). Fastenal returned $305 million to shareholders via dividends and buybacks, or 80% of net income.
Growth was led by larger contract customers (contract sales DSR +17.6%, 75.8% of sales) and manufacturing end markets. Digital channels remained significant, with Digital Footprint representing 61.6% of sales and FMI Technology sales up mid-teens.
Fastenal (Nasdaq: FAST) announced its board declared a $0.26 per share cash dividend, payable on August 25, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 28, 2026. This represents the third dividend of 2026, following first- and second-quarter dividends of $0.24 per share.
According to Fastenal, 2026 regular dividends per share total $0.740 year-to-date, with estimated total dividends paid of $849.3 million, based on 1,147.5 million shares outstanding at June 30, 2026. Over the last ten years, the company reports $7,231.6 million in dividends and $525.2 million of share repurchases, including 1,075,000 shares repurchased in 2026 for $49.8 million and 650,000 shares bought in Q2 2026 at an average price of $45.72. Fastenal retains authority to repurchase up to 11,325,000 additional shares under a July 12, 2022 authorization with no expiration date.
Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) released its 2026 Impact Report covering 2025, detailing initiatives in sustainability, governance, safety, employee development, customer solutions, and community engagement.
Key points include enhanced GHG reporting, expanded scope 3 coverage, zero-waste certification, plastic recycling milestones, and an improved EcoVadis silver rating.
Fastenal (Nasdaq: FAST) scheduled a conference call to review its 2026 second quarter earnings and current operations. The live Internet broadcast will occur on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CT.
A supplemental presentation will post at 6:00 a.m. CT, and a webcast archive will remain online until September 1, 2026.
Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) has been named an official partner of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, taking place June 20–26 in Minnesota's Twin Cities area. Fastenal donated over $100,000 in products, including tools, equipment, safety gear, and nearly 500 logoed vests and hardhats to support event operations and safety.
The partnership aligns with Fastenal's long-standing support for inclusive employment and its belief in providing opportunities for people of all abilities.
Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) partnered with FIRST Robotics to improve accessibility at all future FIRST Robotics Competition events. Working with Team 3313 Mechatronics and FIRST engineers, Fastenal engineered and manufactured 50 custom accessibility ramps.
The ramps debuted at the global FIRST Championship and are now part of the standard competition field kit.
Fastenal (Nasdaq:FAST) reported Q1 2026 net sales of $2,201.7 million, up 12.4% year-over-year, driven by share gains, pricing and broad end‑market demand.
Operating income was $447.6 million (20.3% of sales). Operating cash flow was $378 million (111% of net income). The company returned $296 million to shareholders.
Fastenal (Nasdaq:FAST) declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable May 26, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business April 28, 2026. The board intends to continue quarterly dividends, subject to financial condition.
Fastenal repurchased 425,000 shares in Q1 2026 at an average price of $47.27, and has authority to buy up to 11,975,000 shares with no expiration.
Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) marks 25 years operating in Mexico on March 30, 2026, tracing its entry to 2000 and the first Apodaca branch opening in early 2001. The company highlights expansion to Mexicali (2005), a Monterrey distribution center (2008), and a new Monterrey facility completed in 2024.
The announcement credits customer‑floor engagement, localized strategies, and talent development for evolving Fastenal from industrial distributor to strategic supply‑chain partner across the region.
Fastenal (Nasdaq:FAST) will host a live webcast to review 2026 first quarter results and current operations on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.
According to the company, the conference presentation will be posted at 6:00 a.m. Central Time that day. The webcast archive will be available within one hour after the call and remain accessible until June 1, 2026. Participants need a compatible device with speakers to listen.