Fastenal Q2 2026 net sales rise 14.7% to $2.39 billion; diluted EPS $0.33
Fastenal reported second-quarter 2026 results with net sales up 14.7% to $2.39 billion and net income up 15.9% to $383 million, or $0.33 per diluted share. Operating margin held at 21.0%, and operating cash flow fell 4.6% to $266 million as receivables grew, which the company attributed to strong sales growth late in the quarter.
Key points
- Net sales were $2.39 billion, up 14.7% from $2.08 billion in the second quarter of 2025, with daily sales up 14.7%.
- Net income was $383 million, up 15.9%, and diluted EPS was $0.33 versus $0.29 a year earlier.
- Operating cash flow was $266 million, down 4.6%, or 69.4% of net income versus 84.4% a year earlier.
- Shareholders received $305.1 million in dividends and share repurchases, or 79.7% of net income.
The filing
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