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Fastenal Q3 Earnings Beat Expectations on Strong Daily Sales Growth

Key Facts

1Fastenal Company reported Q3 2026 results showing strong daily sales growth and operating expense leverage.

Fastenal Company reported third-quarter earnings per share of 35 cents for the period ended September 30, 2026, exceeding analyst expectations of 34 cents. According to a statement via Business Wire, this figure represents an increase from the 29 cents per share reported in the same quarter a year ago, supported by robust daily sales growth.

The company attributed the performance to the expansion of its Onsite and digital supply chain solutions, which improved operating expense leverage. FAST closed at $51.43 on October 13, 2026, with the session trading between a low of $50.68 and a high of $52 prior to the earnings release.

Latest Updates · 3

  1. Notable·

    Update: Detailed financial results showed revenue reached $2.46 billion, surpassing analyst estimates of $2.44 billion. Net income rose 20% to $401.60 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, bolstered by performance across manufacturing and construction sales segments.

  2. Notable·

    Update: The company's net income rose 20% to $401.6 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Fastenal also reported a 15.5% increase in revenue, reaching $2.46 billion compared to the same period last year.

  3. Notable·

    Update: The company's total net profit reached $401.6 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. This figure represents growth from the $335.5 million in net profit reported in the same quarter a year earlier.

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