Fastenal Q3 net income climbs 20% to $401.6 million; net sales rise 16% to $2.46 billion

Fastenal posted Q3 2026 net income of 401.6 million, up 20% from Q3 2025; diluted EPS rose 20% to 0.35. Net sales climbed 16% to 2.46 billion versus Q3 2025; daily sales increased 16% to 38.5 million. Operating income jumped 20% to 530.8 million, lifting operating margin to 21.5% from 20.7% a year earlier. Gross margin narrowed 0.5 percentage point to 44.8%; shift toward larger customers reduced margin by about 50 basis points. Weighted FASTBin/FASTVend signings rose 6% to 7,484 MEUs; 2026 target cut to 27,000—29,000 MEUs. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Fastenal Company published the original content used to generate this news brief via (Ref. ID: 20261013629380) on October 14, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)