Fastenal
Distributes fasteners and industrial supplies through branches and customer-site inventory systems.
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Distributes fasteners, safety products, tools, and other industrial supplies through branches, customer-site inventory programs, and digital ordering. Manufacturing drives demand, while FASTStock, FASTBin, and FASTVend embed replenishment near the point of use and most sales come from the United States.
Distributes fasteners, safety gear, tools, janitorial products, and other industrial and construction supplies, with manufacturing customers forming the core market. The network spans branches in 25 countries and is supported by distribution centers across North America, Asia, and Europe.
Combines local inventory and frequent delivery with FASTStock, FASTBin, and FASTVend, plus eBusiness, FAST360 analytics, and FASTCrib software. These systems place replenishment and usage data close to customer operations, while limited in-house manufacturing covers custom and branded fasteners.
Revenue is concentrated in the United States, and demand remains tied to manufacturing and nonresidential construction cycles. Supply for fasteners and private-label goods is concentrated in Asia, making product cost and supply-chain effectiveness dependent on cross-border trade.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date +23.1% · Average volume (30d) 7.0M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Robert W. Baird | Target | $50 | $54 | |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Reiterate | Equal Weight | $48 | $52 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Redburn Partners | Target | $55 | ||
| Jul 9, 2026 | Wolfe Research | Reiterate | Underperform | $62 | $47 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Reiterate | Equal Weight | $45 | $48 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026Q2 FY26 | $0.33 | $0.33 | +0.4% | $2.34B | $2.39B | +2.1% | −0.83% |
| Apr 13, 2026Q1 FY26 | $0.30 | $0.30 | +0.4% | $2.20B | $2.20B | +0.2% | −2.58% |
| Jan 20, 2026Q4 FY25 | $0.26 | $0.26 | +0.3% | $2.04B | $2.03B | −0.5% | +4.67% |
| Oct 13, 2025Q3 FY25 | $0.30 | $0.29 | −2.4% | $2.13B | $2.13B | +0.1% | +0.99% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.96B | $2.08B | $2.13B | $2.03B | $2.20B | $2.39B | |
| Gross profit | $883.9M | $942.8M | $965.8M | $898.7M | $982.9M | $1.06B | |
| Operating income | $393.9M | $436.1M | $441.5M | $384.3M | $447.6M | $501.8M | |
| Net income | $298.7M | $330.3M | $335.5M | $294.1M | $339.8M | $382.8M | |
| Diluted EPS | $0.26 | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.26 | $0.30 | $0.33 | |
| Gross margin | 45.1% | 45.3% | 45.3% | 44.3% | 44.6% | 44.6% | |
| Operating margin | 20.1% | 21.0% | 20.7% | 19.0% | 20.3% | 21.0% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $6.01B · FY22 $6.98B · FY23 $7.35B · FY24 $7.55B · FY25 $8.20B
Revenue by geography · Q2 FY26
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $204.7M · Total debt $441.5M · Total assets $5.29B · Shareholders' equity $4.07B
Dividends
Raised for 14 straight years — most recently to $0.26 from $0.24 in Jul 2026. To collect a payout, hold shares through the close before the ex-date.
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Jul 28 | Aug 25 | $0.26 | raised from $0.24 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Apr 28 | May 26 | $0.24 | |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Jan 29 | Feb 26 | $0.24 | raised from $0.22 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Oct 28 | Nov 25 | $0.22 | |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Jul 29 | Aug 26 | $0.22 | |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Apr 25 | May 23 | $0.44 | raised from $0.43 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31 | Feb 28 | $0.43 | raised from $0.39 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Oct 25 | Nov 22 | $0.39 |
Ownership
Shares outstanding 1.15B · Float 1.14B · 99.7% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 106.30M | 9.26% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 74.92M | 6.53% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 64.89M | 5.66% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| State Street Corp | 56.44M | 4.92% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Sixth Street Partners Management Company, L.P. | 42.89M | 3.74% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Donnalee Kathleen Papenfuss | officer: EVP-Strategy and Communication | −9,258 | $51.39 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Michael J. Ancius | director | −3,000 | $52.00 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Rita J. Heise | director | −24,964 | $50.05 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Michael J. Ancius | director | −3,000 | $49.00 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Reyne K. Wisecup | director | −36,920 | $47.34 |
Peers
- W.W. Grainger
Broadline MRO leader with KeepStock vending and national-account scale.
- MSC Industrial Direct
Metalworking-MRO specialist with 27,000+ vending units and in-plant programs.
- Genuine Parts
Motion Industries: bearings, power transmission, fluid power, and MRO.
- Applied Industrial Technologies
Bearings, power transmission, and fluid power distributor for industrial MRO.
- Amazon
Amazon Business marketplace pressures commodity MRO pricing and tail spend.
- Distribution Solutions Group
VMI-first MRO distributor (Lawson Products) with embedded C-part management.
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastenal | $50.06 | +0.56% | $57.12B | 42.2 | 37.3 | 6.5 | +14.7% |
| W.W. Grainger | $1,306.30 | +0.02% | $61.67B | 33.3 | 26.9 | 3.3 | +10.3% |
| MSC Industrial Direct | $119.20 | 0.00% | $6.66B | 28.8 | 22.7 | 1.7 | +7.8% |
| Genuine Parts | $139.42 | +1.46% | $18.96B | 573.0 | 17.1 | 0.8 | +6.0% |
| Applied Industrial Technologies | $329.11 | +2.18% | $11.91B | 29.4 | 26.9 | 2.4 | +10.5% |
| Amazon | $266.10 | −0.11% | $2.87T | 21.4 | 28.5 | 3.7 | +19.6% |
| Distribution Solutions Group | $34.78 | −0.04% | $1.61B | 185.0 | 33.8 | 0.8 | +11.0% |
| Median | 31.4 | 26.9 | 2.1 | +10.4% |