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Fastenal Company (FAST) investor relations material
Fastenal Company Q3 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Net sales for Q3 2025 rose 11.7% year-over-year to $2.13 billion, marking the second consecutive quarter above $2 billion, driven by market share gains, contract signings, and strong fastener and safety supply performance despite a flat industrial economy.
Digital sales through FMI Technology and e-business accounted for 61.3% of total sales, with FMI daily sales growing nearly 18% year-over-year.
Manufacturing end markets led growth, with contract customers accounting for over 73% of sales and growing 13.2% year-over-year.
Expansion into non-traditional markets such as healthcare, education, and government contributed to diversification and resilience.
Strategic focus on sales effectiveness, service enhancement, and market expansion led to increased contract counts and higher average sales per customer site.
Financial highlights
Net income for Q3 2025 was $335.5 million, up 12.6% year-over-year, with diluted EPS at $0.29, a 12.3% increase, and operating income at $441.5 million, representing 20.7% of net sales.
Gross margin improved to 45.3% from 44.9% in Q3 2024, supported by fastener expansion and supplier initiatives.
SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales remained flat at 24.6% year-over-year, with higher employee-related expenses.
Operating cash flow was $386.9 million, or 115.3% of net income, exceeding the five-year average.
Dividends paid in Q3 2025 totaled $252.5 million, with a $0.22 per share dividend declared for Q4 2025.
Outlook and guidance
Net capital expenditures for 2025 are expected to be $235–$255 million, reflecting higher distribution center, FMI hardware, and IT investments.
Weighted FASTBin/FASTVend device signings target for 2025 remains 25,000–26,000 MEUs.
Digital Footprint sales goal for 2025 revised to 61–62% of total sales.
Gross profit percentage for 2025 anticipated to be flat with 2024, with typical Q4 margin seasonality.
Ongoing tax rate is projected at approximately 24.5%, absent discrete items or tax law changes.
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Industrial and Construction Supplies
Fastenal is an American company and a global distributor of industrial and construction supplies. Well known for its vast inventory, the company specializes in providing an extensive range of fasteners, such as nuts, bolts, and screws, catering to various industries including manufacturing, construction, and engineering. Besides this, the company also offers a variety of services for customers. Fastenal is active all across the Americas, as well as in Europe and Asia. Fastenal is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq.
Vending Machines for Nuts and Bolts
Fastenal was founded in 1967 by Bob Kierlin and four friends in Winona, Minnesota, with an initial investment of just $30,000. The company's business idea was to provide a diverse array of fasteners, such as nuts, bolts, and screws, via a vending machine model. This unique approach simplified the procurement process for businesses. Fastenal's first storefront opened in 1967, marking the beginning of its transition from a vending machine model to a retail approach. Since then, Fastenal has experienced significant growth, expanding its product range beyond fasteners to include various industrial and construction supplies. Today, the company is one of the largest of its kind and competes against other companies in the sector such as WESCO, W.W. Grainger, and MSC Industrial.
Products and Services
Their extensive product lineup includes fasteners like bolts, nuts, and screws, which are foundational to their inventory. However, their offerings extend far beyond fastening solutions. Fastenal also supplies a variety of tools, safety equipment, cutting tools, abrasives, and material handling products, among others, to address the broad needs of its clients. In terms of services, Fastenal is well known for its tailored supply chain and inventory management solutions. One of their notable innovations is the industrial vending machine program, which simplifies tool and supply distribution. Additionally, they offer services like tool repair, manufacturing, and custom product development.
The Retail Locations
Fastenal adopts a localized approach to its store network, emphasizing proximity and responsiveness to its customers. Each store functions not just as a retail outlet, but as a service hub, tailored to the specific requirements of the local community and businesses. This strategy enables Fastenal to offer personalized service and rapid delivery, ensuring that customers have quick and easy access to a wide range of industrial and construction supplies.
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