Fastenal Co (FAST) Financials
Key financial figures for Fastenal Co (Q3 2026).
Fastenal Q3 2026 daily sales grew 15.5% to $38.5 million and operating margin rose to 21.5%, with diluted EPS of $0.35 versus $0.29 a year earlier. Net sales were $2,463.3 million, up 15.5% from $2,133.3 million, with the same 64 business days in both periods. The company attributes growth to share gains with larger customers, pricing (about 240 basis points) and broad-based demand; foreign exchange was a drag of about 10 basis points. Operating income was $530.8 million (+20.2%), and operating margin reached 21.5% versus 20.7%. On the outlook: The release says the company continues to expect 2026 investment in property and equipment, net of proceeds from sales, of $310.0 to $330.0 million (versus $230.6 million in 2025), states a 2026 goal for weighted FASTBin/FASTVend signings of 27,000 to 29,000 MEUs (previous goal 28,000 to 30,000), and expects an ongoing tax rate of approximately 24.6%. Figures are for Q3 2026, as Fastenal Company reported them.
- Revenue
- $2.5B
- Net Income
- $402M
- EPS
- $0.35
- Total Assets
- $5.5B
- Operating Cash Flow
- $422M
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2026 | $2.5B | $402M | $0.35 | 21.55% | $348M |
| Q2 FY2026 | $2.4B | $383M | $0.33 | 21.02% | $78M |
| Q1 FY2026 | $2.2B | $340M | $0.30 | 20.33% | $320M |
| Q4 FY2025 | $2.0B | $294M | $0.26 | 18.96% | $308M |
| Q3 FY2025 | $2.1B | $336M | $0.29 | 20.7% | $327M |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $8.2B | $1.3B | $1.09 | 20.19% | $1.1B |
| FY2024 | $7.5B | $1.2B | $1.00 | 20.01% | $947M |
| FY2023 | $7.3B | $1.2B | $1.01 | 20.81% | $1.3B |
Frequently asked questions
What was Fastenal Company's revenue last quarter?
Fastenal Company reported revenue of $2.46 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 15.5% from the same period a year earlier.
Is Fastenal Company profitable?
Yes. Fastenal Company reported net income of $401.6 million for Q3 FY2026, a net margin of 16.3% on revenue.
How has Fastenal Company's margin trended?
Operating margin was 21.55% in Q3 FY2026, compared with 20.7% in the same period a year earlier. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
How much free cash flow did Fastenal Company generate?
Fastenal Company generated free cash flow of $347.6 million in Q3 FY2026, after capital expenditure.
Full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for Fastenal Co on SentiSense, with up to forty quarters and twenty fiscal years of history.