# Fundamentals #0006: Fastenal: 3Q2026 results

Date: 2026-10-15 16:19
URL: https://heniu.blog/en/f-log/flog-2026-10-15-0006/
Author: Heniu (heniu.blog). Text license: CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

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Fastenal (FAST) revenue in the third quarter was 2.46 billion USD (+15.5% y/y), and earnings per share (reported) increased to 0.35 USD (+20.7% y/y).

### Quarterly results

Operating income reached the level of 530.80 million USD (+20.2% y/y), while net income was 401.60 million USD (+19.7% y/y). Earnings per share (reported, basic) was at the level of 0.35 USD (+20.7% y/y).

### Management commentary

Management emphasized that the recorded growth is significantly above historical trends. According to management, success in any market environment should translate into double-digit revenue improvement every year.