Quarterly ResultApr 13, 2026, 08:11 AM
Fastenal Q1 2026 Daily Sales Up 12.4%, EPS Rises 13.6%
AI Summary
Fastenal reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with daily sales increasing 12.4% year-over-year, driven by share gains and broad-based demand. The company achieved an operating margin of 20.3%, a 20 basis point improvement, reflecting operating leverage and cost discipline. Net income grew 13.8% to $339.8 million, and diluted EPS rose 13.6% to $0.30. Fastenal also generated $378 million in operating cash flow and returned $296 million to shareholders.
Key Highlights
- Daily sales increased 12.4% year-over-year.
- Operating margin improved to 20.3%, up 20 basis points.
- Net income rose 13.8% to $339.8 million.
- Diluted EPS increased 13.6% to $0.30.
- Operating cash flow was $378 million.