FASTFastenal
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Fastenal is a global leader in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies. We distribute these supplies through a network of approximately 1,600 branch locations. Our largest end market is manufacturing. Sales to these customers include products for both direct materials, where our products are consumed in the final products of our customers, and indirect materials, where our products are consumed to support the facilities and ongoing operations of our customers.
In the company’s own words · 10-K filed Feb 5, 2026 · SEC EDGAR
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Fastenal (FAST) reported revenue of $2.39B in Q2 2026 (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026), up 15% from the same quarter a year earlier. That came with a gross margin of 45% and net income of $383M (16% of revenue). For the full year FY2025, revenue was $8.20B (+8.7% year on year) and net income $1.26B. Its largest region in Q2 2026 was United States at $1.97B, 83% of the disclosed total, well ahead of Canadaand Mexico at 14%. The next results filing is expected around Oct 13, 2026, the same week as a year ago.
What the company said
The company's own words from its current reports to the SEC, newest first
- Jul 16, 2026Appointment of New Director As previously reported, on December 19, 2025, the Board appointed Mr. Watts, Fastenal's President and Chief Sales Officer, as Fastenal's President and CEO, effective as of the CEO Transition Date.Director or officer change · Form 8-K/A
- Jul 14, 2026Fastenal Company Reports 2026 Second Quarter Earnings.Earnings release · press release
- Jun 23, 2026On June 18, 2026, Fastenal Company (the "Company") entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as amended and restated, the "Credit Agreement") with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent for the lenders party thereto (the "Administrative Agent") and the lenders party thereto …Material agreement entered · Form 8-K
Quoted from SEC EDGAR filings. A current report is filed within four business days of the event it describes.
Business segments
Q2 2026 · $2.39BThe company’s own SEC segment disclosure.
- United States$1.97B83%
- Canada and Mexico$333.7M14%
- Non North America$83.4M3%
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