Fastenal reports third-quarter growth: what it means for Fastenal Co. stock
Published on 10/24/2026 at 10:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSResults and calendar
- Fastenal reported third-quarter net sales of USD 2,463.3 million on October 14, 2026.
- Third-quarter operating margin was 21.5 percent and net income was USD 401.6 million.
- The next Xetra session is scheduled for October 26, 2026.
Fastenal reported third-quarter sales growth on October 14, 2026, with net sales rising 15.5 percent year over year to USD 2,463.3 million. The announcement covered the quarter ended September 30, 2026, and was issued by Fastenal Company through Business Wire on its investor-relations website.
Market context: Market report Nasdaq Composite.
The week in figures
Fastenal’s third-quarter net income was USD 401.6 million, up 19.7 percent from the year-earlier period. Diluted net income per share was USD 0.35, compared with USD 0.29 in the third quarter of 2025.
Chronology of the week
On October 14, 2026, Fastenal reported third-quarter operating income of USD 530.8 million and an operating margin of 21.5 percent, compared with 20.7 percent in the third quarter of 2025. The company said operating cash flow was USD 421.6 million for the quarter.
Dates of the coming week
The next Xetra session is October 26, 2026. Fastenal’s October 14 announcement also stated that the company expects its 2026 investment in property and equipment, net of proceeds from sales, to be between USD 310.0 million and USD 330.0 million.
