Fastenal said net sales in the fourth quarter of Q4 2025 were $2,027.4 million, up 11.1% from $1,824.5 million in the same quarter of the prior year. Net income for the quarter was $294.1 million, and diluted net income per share was $0.26.

1. 01

   Fastenal said net sales in the fourth quarter of Q4 2025 were $2,027.4 million, up 11.1% from $1,824.5 million in the same quarter of the prior year. Net income for the quarter was $294.1 million, and diluted net income per share was $0.26.

2. 02

   The company said gross profit as a percentage of net sales in the fourth quarter of Q4 2025 was 44.3%, down from 44.8% in the same quarter of the prior year, while operating income as a percentage of net sales was 19.0%, up from 18.9% in the same quarter of the prior year. Fastenal cited the timing of certain costs being relieved from inventory and supplier rebate timing as factors affecting gross profit margin.

3. 03

   The company said net cash provided by operating activities in the fourth quarter of Q4 2025 was $368.1 million, up 30.2% from the same quarter of the prior year, representing 125.2% of net income for the quarter. For the full year 2025, operating cash flow was $1,295.9 million and dividend payments were $1,004.2 million.

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