Fastenal
Fastenal is a leading global distributor of industrial and construction supplies, specializing in fasteners and a broad range of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products. The company leverages a decentralized network of local selling sites and advanced inventory management technologies to reduce procurement costs and improve supply chain visibility for business-to-business customers.
Financials
Based on Q1 2026 filing
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Non-Fasteners
primaryA diverse range of industrial supplies including safety equipment and tools that utilize the same distribution channels as fasteners but often benefit more from automated vending and digital solutions.
Safety supplies, Body Guard safety products, ORMADUS products, Tools, Janitorial supplies, Cutting tools, Hydraulics, Pneumatics
Manufacturing, Transportation services, Government entities, Resellers
Fasteners
majorThe company's original product line consisting of threaded fasteners and miscellaneous hardware used in manufacturing, construction, and maintenance. These products are characterized by high weight and low per-unit value, requiring specialized logistics and inventory management.
Threaded fasteners, Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Studs, Washers, Pins, Concrete anchors, Metal framing systems, Rivets
Manufacturing, Non-residential construction, Maintenance and repair
Industrial Services & Manufacturing
minorCustom manufacturing of non-standard fasteners and specialized industrial services to support customer operations and machine uptime.
Holo-Krome, Cardinal Fasteners, Spensall, Tool and hoist repair, Chain sling fabrication, Hose fabrication, Band saw blade welding
Aerospace, Heavy machinery, Process industries
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Competitive Position
Fastenal differentiates itself through a high-touch local service model and proprietary FMI technology that embeds its supply chain directly into customer facilities.
Geographies
United States, Canada, Mexico, Asia, Europe
Customer Segments
Manufacturing, Non-residential construction, Transportation, Government
Upstream Dependencies
Asian fastener manufacturers, Steel and raw material suppliers, Vending equipment manufacturers, Third-party logistics and shipping providers
Downstream Customers
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Commercial contractors, Public school districts, Warehousing and fulfillment centers
Competitors & Partners
Competitors
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Partners
National Hockey League
Preferred indirect material supplier and marketing partner
Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing
Primary NASCAR marketing partner
Microsoft
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Subsidiaries
Holo-Krome
Internal manufacturing brand for fasteners
Cardinal Fasteners
Internal manufacturing brand for fasteners
Spensall
Internal manufacturing brand for fasteners
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Common questions about Fastenal
Fastenal is a leading global distributor of industrial and construction supplies, specializing in fasteners and a broad range of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products. The company leverages a decentralized network of local selling sites and advanced inventory management technologies to reduce procurement costs and improve supply chain visibility for business-to-business customers.
Fastenal (FAST) has a market capitalization of $49.7B and trades on NASDAQ.
Fastenal generated $8.4B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $1.3B, representing a net margin of 15.4%. Gross margin stands at 44.9%, with free cash flow of $1.2B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Fastenal's key competitors include W.W. Grainger, Inc., MSC Industrial Direct Co., Amazon Business, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Fastenal has approximately 23,201 employees.