Fastenal Q3 net sales rise 11.7% to $2.13 billion; EPS up 12.3% to $0.29
Fastenal reported third-quarter 2025 net sales of $2.13 billion, up 11.7% from a year earlier, with net income of $335.5 million, up 12.6%, and diluted EPS of $0.29 versus $0.26. Sales growth was driven by fasteners and contract customers, and the company made no share repurchases in either period while returning $252.5 million in dividends during the quarter.
Key points
- Q3 2025 net sales $2,133.3 million, up 11.7%; daily sales up 11.7% to $33.3 million
- Operating income $441.5 million, up 13.7%; gross profit 45.3% of net sales versus 44.9% a year earlier
- Diluted EPS $0.29 versus $0.26; company returned $252.5 million in dividends and repurchased no stock
- Company expects 2025 property and equipment investment of $235.0 million to $255.0 million
The filing
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