Fastenal Q1 2026 net sales up 12.4% to $2.2B; EPS $0.30 vs $0.26 YoY

FASTENAL CO

2026-Q1 EPS reported $0.30 revenue$2,201,700,000

Net sales $2,201.7M (+12.4%); diluted EPS $0.30 vs $0.26 (+13.6%).
Operating margin 20.3% (+20 bps YoY); gross margin 44.6% (-50 bps) on price/cost.
Operating cash flow $378.4M (111% of net income); $295.7M returned to shareholders.
Total debt $125M (3.0% of capital); 2026 capex guidance $310-330M.

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Earnings Releases SEC 8-K Item 2.02 confidence 0.9

FASTENAL CO reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $ 2,201.7, net income $ 339.8, EPS $ 0.30.

Period: the quarter ended March 31, 2026
Revenue: $ 2,201.7
Net income: $ 339.8
EPS: $ 0.30
Result: reported results

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Net sales $ 2,201.7 1,959.4 12.4 % Business days 63 63 Daily sales $ 34.9 31.1 12.4 % Gross profit $ 982.9 883.9 11.2 % % of net sales 44.6 % 45.1 % Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses $ 535.3 490.0 9.3 % % of net sales 24.3 % 25.0 % Operating income $ 447.6 393.9 13.6 % % of net sales 20.3 % 20.1 % Income before income taxes $ 448.3 393.1 14.0 % % of net sales 20.4 % 20.1 % Net income $ 339.8 298.7 13.8 % Diluted net income per share $ 0.30 0.26 13.6 %

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