# Fastenal Co: overview

FAST · Nasdaq · CIK 815556 · [Consumer discretionary](/sectors/consumer-discretionary.md) · fiscal year ends Dec 31

Pages: [Overview](/companies/fast.md) · [Financials](/companies/fast/financials.md) · [Filings](/companies/fast/filings.md) · [Insiders](/companies/fast/insiders.md)

Latest reported revenue: [$2.46bn](/filings/0000815556-26-000049.md) for Q3 FY2026, three months to 2026-09-30, from the 10-Q filed Oct 19, 2026 (XBRL us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax, accession 0000815556-26-000049).

## Last eight quarters

| Line item | Unit | Q4 FY2024 (2024-12-31) | Q1 FY2025 (2025-03-31) | Q2 FY2025 (2025-06-30) | Q3 FY2025 (2025-09-30) | Q4 FY2025 (2025-12-31) | Q1 FY2026 (2026-03-31) | Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30) | Q3 FY2026 (2026-09-30) |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Revenue | $m | [1,825 d](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [1,959](/filings/0000815556-26-000022.md) | [2,080](/filings/0000815556-26-000041.md) | [2,133](/filings/0000815556-26-000049.md) | [2,027 d](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [2,202](/filings/0000815556-26-000022.md) | [2,387](/filings/0000815556-26-000041.md) | [2,463](/filings/0000815556-26-000049.md) |
| Gross margin | % | [44.8% d](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [45.1%](/filings/0000815556-26-000022.md) | [45.3%](/filings/0000815556-26-000041.md) | [45.3%](/filings/0000815556-26-000049.md) | [44.3% d](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [44.6%](/filings/0000815556-26-000022.md) | [44.6%](/filings/0000815556-26-000041.md) | [44.8%](/filings/0000815556-26-000049.md) |
| Operating margin | % | [18.9% d](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [20.1%](/filings/0000815556-26-000022.md) | [21.0%](/filings/0000815556-26-000041.md) | [20.7%](/filings/0000815556-26-000049.md) | [19.0% d](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [20.3%](/filings/0000815556-26-000022.md) | [21.0%](/filings/0000815556-26-000041.md) | [21.5%](/filings/0000815556-26-000049.md) |
| Net margin | % | [14.4% d](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [15.2%](/filings/0000815556-26-000022.md) | [15.9%](/filings/0000815556-26-000041.md) | [15.7%](/filings/0000815556-26-000049.md) | [14.5% d](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [15.4%](/filings/0000815556-26-000022.md) | [16.0%](/filings/0000815556-26-000041.md) | [16.3%](/filings/0000815556-26-000049.md) |
| Diluted EPS | $ per share | not reported | [0.26](/filings/0000815556-26-000022.md) | [0.29](/filings/0000815556-26-000041.md) | [0.29](/filings/0000815556-26-000049.md) | not reported | [0.30](/filings/0000815556-26-000022.md) | [0.33](/filings/0000815556-26-000041.md) | [0.35](/filings/0000815556-26-000049.md) |
| Free cash flow | $m | [223 d](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [207](/filings/0000815556-26-000022.md) | [209](/filings/0000815556-26-000041.md) | [327](/filings/0000815556-26-000049.md) | [308 d](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [320](/filings/0000815556-26-000022.md) | [202](/filings/0000815556-26-000041.md) | [348](/filings/0000815556-26-000049.md) |

- Revenue. XBRL Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Derived values: 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.
- Gross margin (gross profit / revenue). XBRL Gross profit: us-gaap:GrossProfit; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Derived values: 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.
- Operating margin (operating income / revenue). XBRL Operating income: us-gaap:OperatingIncomeLoss; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Derived values: 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.
- Net margin (net income / revenue). XBRL Net income: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax. Derived values: 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.
- Diluted EPS. XBRL Diluted EPS: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.
- Free cash flow (operating cash flow − capital expenditure). XBRL Operating cash flow: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; Capital expenditure: us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment. Derived values: 12-month figure less the 9-month figure.

## Last five fiscal years

| Line item | Unit | FY2021 (2021-12-31) | FY2022 (2022-12-31) | FY2023 (2023-12-31) | FY2024 (2024-12-31) | FY2025 (2025-12-31) |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Revenue | $m | [6,011](/filings/0000815556-24-000009.md) | [6,981](/filings/0000815556-25-000065.md) | [7,347](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [7,546](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [8,201](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) |
| Gross margin | % | [46.2%](/filings/0000815556-24-000009.md) | [46.1%](/filings/0000815556-25-000065.md) | [45.7%](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [45.1%](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [45.0%](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) |
| Operating margin | % | [20.3%](/filings/0000815556-24-000009.md) | [20.8%](/filings/0000815556-25-000065.md) | [20.8%](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [20.0%](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [20.2%](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) |
| Net margin | % | [15.4%](/filings/0000815556-24-000009.md) | [15.6%](/filings/0000815556-25-000065.md) | [15.7%](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [15.2%](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [15.3%](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) |
| Diluted EPS | $ per share | [1.60](/filings/0000815556-24-000009.md) | [1.89](/filings/0000815556-25-000065.md) | [1.01](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [1.00](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [1.09](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) |
| Free cash flow | $m | [614](/filings/0000815556-24-000009.md) | [767](/filings/0000815556-25-000065.md) | [1,260](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [947](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) | [1,051](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md) |

- Revenue. XBRL Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
- Gross margin (gross profit / revenue). XBRL Gross profit: us-gaap:GrossProfit; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
- Operating margin (operating income / revenue). XBRL Operating income: us-gaap:OperatingIncomeLoss; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
- Net margin (net income / revenue). XBRL Net income: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss; Revenue: us-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax.
- Diluted EPS. XBRL Diluted EPS: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.
- Free cash flow (operating cash flow − capital expenditure). XBRL Operating cash flow: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; Capital expenditure: us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment.

Each value links to the filing it came from. d marks a derived value. A ratio is not reported when any input is missing.

## Insider purchases and sales

The last 20 open-market transactions on Form 4 (codes P and S). Reported price is as stated on the form, not a market price. [All insider transactions](/companies/fast/insiders.md)

None in coverage.

## Funds that report holding it

From each manager’s latest Form 13F, largest reported value first. Reported value is as filed: filing data, not a price. [All funds](/funds.md)

| Fund | Quarter ended | Reported value | Shares | Put or call | Change on the quarter before |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: | --- | --- |
| [BlackRock, Inc.](/funds/2012383.md) | 2026-06-30 | $5.11bn | 106,297,179 |  | Added +1,543,345 |
| [VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC](/funds/2100119.md) | 2026-06-30 | $3.60bn | 74,919,565 |  | Added +361,482 |
| [VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC](/funds/2100121.md) | 2026-06-30 | $3.12bn | 64,893,489 |  | Added +444,658 |
| [STATE STREET CORP](/funds/93751.md) | 2026-06-30 | $2.71bn | 56,438,968 |  | Added +869,793 |
| [CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC](/funds/884546.md) | 2026-06-30 | $2.06bn | 42,893,434 |  | Added +3,505,502 |
| [GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC](/funds/1214717.md) | 2026-06-30 | $1.90bn | 39,479,611 |  | Added +556,500 |
| [Invesco Ltd.](/funds/914208.md) | 2026-06-30 | $1.90bn | 39,561,324 |  | Added +25,435,707 |
| [MORGAN STANLEY](/funds/895421.md) | 2026-06-30 | $1.00bn | 20,855,726 |  | Reduced −4,881,285 |
| [Bank of New York Mellon Corp](/funds/1390777.md) | 2026-06-30 | $859.3m | 17,891,109 |  | Reduced −6,763,737 |
| [BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/](/funds/70858.md) | 2026-06-30 | $774.3m | 16,121,214 |  | Reduced −171,211 |

## Recent filings

[All 1,247 filings](/companies/fast/filings.md)

| Filed | Accepted | Form | What it is | Accession |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-10-19 | 14:40 ET | [10-Q](/filings/0000815556-26-000049.md) | Quarterly report, period 2026-09-30 | 0000815556-26-000049 |
| 2026-10-14 | 11:56 ET | [8-K](/filings/0000815556-26-000046.md) | 2.02 Results of operations; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0000815556-26-000046 |
| 2026-07-16 | 20:05 ET | [8-K/A](/filings/0000815556-26-000043.md) | 5.02 Departure or appointment of officers or directors | 0000815556-26-000043 |
| 2026-07-16 | 18:50 ET | [10-Q](/filings/0000815556-26-000041.md) | Quarterly report, period 2026-06-30 | 0000815556-26-000041 |
| 2026-07-14 | 12:01 ET | [8-K](/filings/0000815556-26-000037.md) | 2.02 Results of operations; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0000815556-26-000037 |
| 2026-06-23 | 20:05 ET | [8-K](/filings/0000815556-26-000035.md) | 1.01 Entry into a material agreement; 2.03 New direct financial obligation; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0000815556-26-000035 |
| 2026-06-12 | 20:05 ET | [8-K](/filings/0000815556-26-000033.md) | 5.02 Departure or appointment of officers or directors | 0000815556-26-000033 |
| 2026-04-29 | 20:05 ET | [8-K](/filings/0000815556-26-000027.md) | 5.02 Departure or appointment of officers or directors; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0000815556-26-000027 |
| 2026-04-24 | 20:10 ET | [8-K](/filings/0000815556-26-000025.md) | 5.07 Shareholder vote results; 9.01 Financial statements and exhibits | 0000815556-26-000025 |
| 2026-04-16 | 14:46 ET | [10-Q](/filings/0000815556-26-000022.md) | Quarterly report, period 2026-03-31 | 0000815556-26-000022 |

## Latest annual report

[Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025](/filings/0000815556-26-000009.md), filed Feb 5, 2026.

## Forecast league

Not in this season’s league. [This season’s league](/leagues.md)

## About the filer

- CIK: 815556
- Tickers: FAST
- Exchange: Nasdaq
- SIC code: 5200 Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply
- State of incorporation: MN
- Filer category: Large accelerated filer

Source: SEC EDGAR, XBRL company facts, the filing index and Forms 4. Last ingested by Listed: Oct 24, 2026, 15:25 ET. No prices; not investment advice.