
Fastenal Company
NASDAQ•FAST
CEO: Mr. Daniel L. Florness
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial - Distribution
Listing Date: 1987-08-20
Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, North America, and internationally. It offers fasteners, and related industrial and construction supplies under the Fastenal name. The company's fastener products include threaded fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and related washers that are used in manufactured products and construction projects, as well as in the maintenance and repair of machines. It also offers miscellaneous supplies and hardware, including pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire ropes, strut products, rivets, and related accessories. The company serves the manufacturing market comprising original equipment manufacturers; maintenance, repair, and operations customers; non-residential construction market; farmers, truckers, railroads, mining companies, schools, and retail trades; and oil exploration, production, and refinement companies, as well as federal, state, and local governmental entities. Fastenal Company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$50.39B
P/E (TTM)
40.0
37
Dividend Yield
2.0%
52W High
$50.63
52W Low
$35.31
52W Range
Rank13Top 2.2%
6.8
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Strong • 6.8 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q4 2025 Data
Revenue
$2.03B+11.12%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$0.26+13.04%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$308.10M+38.41%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Q3 Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Quarterly Sales Growth Strong Net sales reached $2.13B USD for the quarter, marking an 11.7% increase compared to prior year period.
Gross Margin Expansion Noted Gross profit grew 12.5% to $965.8M USD; gross margin expanded to 45.3% from 44.9%.
FMI Technology Sales Rise FMI sales totaled $978.4M USD, showing a strong 17.7% increase, driven by digital stocking locations.
Operating Cash Flow Jumps Net cash provided by operating activities was $386.9M USD, reflecting a significant 30.3% increase for the quarter.
Risk Factors
Global Economy Volatility Elevated global economic volatility, geopolitical developments, and evolving trade policies create uncertain impacts on operations.
Inventory Replacement Tariffs Tariff exposure may become more impactful as lower tariff inventory is depleted and replaced with higher cost inventory.
Competitive Selling Prices Competitive pressure on selling prices across end markets, especially manufacturing, could negatively affect margin performance.
FMI Offering Adoption Risk Failure to accurately predict market potential or challenges in maintaining installation quality may hinder FMI offering growth.
Outlook
Capital Spending Forecast Rises Expect net capital expenditures for 2025 in the $235.0M to $255.0M range, up from $214.1M in 2024.
FTE Headcount Expansion Total FTE headcount increased 3.2% year-over-year, supporting growth initiatives targeting customer acquisition and throughput.
Digital Footprint Growth Continue growing business through enhancement of sales via the Digital Footprint, which grew sales 12.0% this quarter.
Quarterly Dividend Declared Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share, continuing capital return strategy for shareholders.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
CMI$33.58B
$31.16B
PCAR$29.52B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
88.3%
PAYX73.5%
69.5%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMI | $78.93B | 29.5 | 23.7% | 24.7% |
| PCAR | $64.07B | 23.8 | 14.6% | 35.9% |
| AME | $50.98B | 34.7 | 14.5% | 17.0% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
1.1%
Moderate Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
-0.5%
Stable Profitability
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow
Research & Insights
Next earnings:Apr 10, 2026
EPS:$0.30
|Revenue:$2.18B
Reports
All Years
Form 10-Q - Q3 2025
Period End: Sep 30, 2025|Filed: Oct 16, 2025|Revenue: $2.13B+11.7%|EPS: $0.29+11.5%MeetForm 10-Q - Q2 2025
Period End: Jun 30, 2025|Filed: Jul 17, 2025|Revenue: $2.08B+8.6%|EPS: $0.29+11.5%MeetForm 10-Q - Q1 2025
Period End: Mar 31, 2025|Filed: Apr 16, 2025|Revenue: $1.96B+3.4%|EPS: $0.26+0.0%MeetForm 10-K - FY 2024
Period End: Dec 31, 2024|Filed: Feb 6, 2025|Revenue: $7.55B+2.7%|EPS: $1.00-1.0%BeatForm 10-Q - Q3 2024
Period End: Sep 30, 2024|Filed: Oct 16, 2024|Revenue: $1.91B+3.5%|EPS: $0.26+0.0%MeetForm 10-Q - Q2 2024
Period End: Jun 30, 2024|Filed: Jul 17, 2024|Revenue: $1.92B+1.8%|EPS: $0.26+0.0%MeetForm 10-Q - Q1 2024
Period End: Mar 31, 2024|Filed: Apr 16, 2024|Revenue: $1.90B+1.9%|EPS: $0.26+0.0%MeetForm 10-K - FY 2023
Period End: Dec 31, 2023|Filed: Feb 6, 2024|Revenue: $7.35B+5.2%|EPS: $1.01+6.3%Beat