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Fastenal (FAST) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on July 14, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Q2 2026 results announced through attached Exhibit 99.1 press release.
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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Q2 2026 results announced through attached Exhibit 99.1 press release
- Investor focus: quarterly financial performance, operating trends, and management commentary in Exhibit 99.1
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Q2 net sales rose 14.7% to $2,386.9 million, led by contract customers, pricing actions, and broad-based end-market demand
- Net income increased 15.9% to $382.8 million, with diluted EPS rising to $0.33 from $0.29
- Operating margin held at 21.0% as SG&A leverage offset gross-margin compression to 44.6% from 45.3%
- Digital Footprint sales increased 16.2% to $1,492.9 million, representing 61.6% of quarterly sales
- Shareholder returns totaled $305.1 million, while 2026 capital spending guidance remained $310.0–$330.0 million
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