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Fastenal Reports 15.5% Sales Growth Driven by Large Contracts

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 16
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Fastenal reported that its third-quarter 2026 sales grew 15.5%, while earnings grew faster than sales. The company noted that contract customers, who now represent 76% of sales, saw their daily sales increase by 18.8%. The company also announced that Jeffery Watts was appointed President and CEO and Max Tunnicliff was appointed EVP and CFO.

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The company attributes its durable operating leverage to market share gains in large-account contracts and the use of Fastenal Managed Inventory technology. This model, which embeds the company into daily plant operations, is cited as strengthening customer relationships and improving fulfillment efficiency.

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  • FastenalIndustrial supply company that reported Q3 earnings and leadership changes

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