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Fastenal (FAST) operating margin by quarter
Fastenal's operating margin was 21.5% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +0.5 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 19.0% (Q4 2025) to 21.5% (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 21.5% | +0.5 pts | +0.9 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 21.0% | +0.7 pts | +0.1 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 20.3% | +1.4 pts | +0.2 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 19.0% | -1.7 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 20.7% | -0.3 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 21.0% | +0.9 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 20.1% | — | — |
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 operating margin?
Fastenal's operating margin was 21.5% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +0.5 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Fastenal's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 19.0% (Q4 2025) to 21.5% (Q3 2026).