Fastenal Q3 2026 net sales rise 15.5% to $2.46 billion; net income up 19.7%
Fastenal reported third-quarter 2026 results for the period ended September 30, 2026, with net sales of $2.46 billion, up 15.5% from a year earlier, and net income of $401.6 million, up 19.7%. The company attributed sales growth mainly to share gains with larger customers, pricing actions, and broad-based demand, and said operating margin rose to 21.5% from 20.7%, which supports shareholder returns.
Key points
- Net sales were $2,463.3 million in the third quarter of 2026, up 15.5% from $2,133.3 million in the third quarter of 2025.
- Diluted net income per share was $0.35, compared with $0.29 a year earlier.
- Operating margin was 21.5%, compared with 20.7% in the third quarter of 2025.
- The company returned $328.4 million to shareholders, or 81.8% of net income, through dividends and share repurchases.
The filing
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