Fastenal Company Announces Cash Dividend and Share Repurchase Activity
Dividends paid or declared for 2026 total $1.000 per share, above the $0.875 total for 2025.
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We began paying annual dividends in 1991, semi-annual dividends in 2003, and then expanded to quarterly dividends in 2011. In addition to these regular dividend payments, we have previously paid special one-time dividends in December 2008, December 2012, December 2020, and December 2023. Our board of directors currently intends to continue paying quarterly dividends, though all future determinations as to payment of dividends will depend upon the financial condition and results of operations of Fastenal and such other factors as are deemed relevant by the board of directors at that time.
In 2026, 2025, and 2024, we paid (or declared) dividends as follows:
Year |
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First Quarter |
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Second Quarter |
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Third Quarter |
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Fourth Quarter |
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Total |
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2026 |
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$ |
0.240 |
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$ |
0.240 |
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$ |
0.260 |
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$ |
0.260 |
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$ |
1.000 |
2025 |
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$ |
0.215 |
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$ |
0.220 |
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$ |
0.220 |
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$ |
0.220 |
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$ |
0.875 |
2024 |
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$ |
0.195 |
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$ |
0.195 |
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$ |
0.195 |
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$ |
0.195 |
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$ |
0.780 |
Dividend and common stock repurchase activity during the last ten years is as follows:
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Average Per |
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Total |
Dividends per Share |
Total Value of |
Total Number |
Share Price of |
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Dividend |
Dividends |
Regular |
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Special |
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Total |
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Common Stock |
of Shares |
Common Stock |
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Year |
Payments |
Paid |
Dividend |
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Dividend |
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Dividend |
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Purchased |
Purchased |
Purchased |
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2026 |
Four (1) |
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$ |
1,147.4 |
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$ |
1.000 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
1.000 |
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$ |
80.0 |
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1,725,000 |
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$ |
46.39 |
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2025 |
Four |
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$ |
1,004.2 |
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$ |
0.875 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
0.875 |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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2024 |
Four |
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$ |
893.3 |
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$ |
0.780 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
0.780 |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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2023 |
Five (2) |
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$ |
1,016.8 |
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$ |
0.700 |
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$ |
0.190 |
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$ |
0.890 |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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2022 |
Four |
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$ |
711.3 |
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$ |
0.620 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
0.620 |
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$ |
237.8 |
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10,000,000 |
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$ |
23.79 |
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2021 |
Four |
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$ |
643.7 |
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$ |
0.560 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
0.560 |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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2020 |
Five (2) |
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$ |
803.4 |
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$ |
0.500 |
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$ |
0.200 |
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$ |
0.700 |
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$ |
52.0 |
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3,200,000 |
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$ |
16.27 |
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2019 |
Four |
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$ |
498.6 |
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$ |
0.435 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
0.435 |
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$ |
— |
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— |
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$ |
— |
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2018 |
Four |
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$ |
441.9 |
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$ |
0.385 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
0.385 |
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$ |
103.0 |
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8,000,000 |
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$ |
12.88 |
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2017 |
Four |
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$ |
369.1 |
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$ |
0.320 |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
0.320 |
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$ |
82.6 |
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7,600,000 |
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$ |
10.86 |
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Ten Year Total |
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$ |
7,529.7 |
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$ |
6.175 |
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$ |
0.390 |
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$ |
6.565 |
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$ |
555.4 |
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30,525,000 |
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$ |
18.20 |
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(1) |
The dividends per share and total dividends paid include the estimated impact from this announcement. The total dividends paid estimate is calculated using the 1,147.3 million shares outstanding at September 30, 2026. |
(2) |
There was a supplemental dividend paid in December 2020 and December 2023. |
In the third quarter of 2026, we purchased 650,000 shares of our common stock at an average price of
We have authority to purchase up to 10,675,000 shares of our common stock under the July 12, 2022 authorization. This authorization does not have an expiration date.
All share and per share information reflects the two-for-one stock split in each of 2019 and 2025.
About Fastenal
Organizations around the world rely on Fastenal to help them simplify and secure the supply chain for a broad range of industrial products. To understand our customers' challenges and provide services and solutions that fit their unique needs, we've built out the most extensive presence in our industry, with a vast network of local teams and embedded technology. At the heart of it all is a simple commitment: great people, close to the customer, backed by world-class logistics, technology, and resources.
Additional information regarding Fastenal is available on our website at www.fastenal.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are not historical in nature and that are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, "forward looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding expectations as to payment of a quarterly cash dividend and stock repurchase activity in the foreseeable future. Any future determination as to payment of dividends or stock repurchases will depend upon the financial condition and results of operations of Fastenal and such other factors as are deemed relevant by the board of directors. For example, a change in business needs including working capital and funding for acquisitions, or a change in income tax law relating to dividends or stock repurchases, could cause us to decide not to pay a dividend in the future or not to repurchase common stock pursuant to the existing share repurchase authorization. A discussion of other risks and uncertainties is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report and subsequent quarterly reports. FAST-D
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Dray Schreiber
Accounting Manager
507.313.7324
Source: Fastenal Company