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Fastenal (FAST) free cash flow by quarter
Fastenal's free cash flow was $348M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +72% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $202M (Q2 2026) to $348M (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | Free cash flow | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $348M | +72% | +6% |
| Q2 2026 | $202M | -37% | -4% |
| Q1 2026 | $320M | +4% | +55% |
| Q4 2025 | $308M | -6% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $327M | +56% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $209M | +1% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $206M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Fastenal, Q3 2026: revenue $2.5B (+16% year over year), operating margin 21.5%, net earnings $402M, operating cash flow $422M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Fastenal's free cash flow?
Fastenal's free cash flow was $348M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +72% from Q2 2026.
How has Fastenal's free cash flow changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $202M (Q2 2026) to $348M (Q3 2026).