Fastenal Company
FAST
Rank in Stocks
#412
Fastenal Company, along with its associated entities, operates as a global... Fastenal Company, along with its associated entities, operates as a global wholesale supplier of industrial and construction materials, with significant operations throughout North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and other international markets. Branded as Fastenal, the company offers a comprehensive range of fasteners, such as threaded bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and washers, which are vital for manufacturing processes, building developments, and equipment servicing. Beyond fasteners, its product catalog extends to diverse hardware and miscellaneous items like pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire ropes, strut products, and rivets, along with their related accessories. Fastenal serves a wide array of clients, including original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and operations departments within the manufacturing sector, and various non-residential construction contractors spanning general, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, and road construction. Its customer base further encompasses agricultural businesses, transportation services (trucking, railroads), mining operations, educational institutions, retail establishments, the oil and gas exploration, production, and refinement industries, and governmental bodies at federal, state, and local levels. The company distributes its offerings through an extensive network of 3,209 in-market facilities and 15 major distribution centers. Established in 1967, Fastenal Company's corporate headquarters are located in Winona, Minnesota.
Share Price
$50.85
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$58.34B
Change (1 day)
0.92%
Change (1 year)
19.75%
Country
US
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Category
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Operating Margin for Fastenal Company (FAST)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 20.54%
According to Fastenal Company latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 20.54%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 20.01%.
Operating Margin history for Fastenal Company from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 20.54% | 1.73% |
| 2025 | 20.19% | 0.90% |
| 2024 | 20.01% | -3.84% |
| 2023 | 20.81% | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 20.82% | 2.81% |
| 2021 | 20.25% | 0.15% |
| 2020 | 20.22% | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 19.82% | -1.49% |
| 2018 | 20.12% | 0.20% |
| 2017 | 20.08% | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 20.09% | -6.21% |
| 2015 | 21.42% | 1.52% |
| 2014 | 21.10% | -1.54% |
| 2013 | 21.43% | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 21.50% | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 20.77% | 9.72% |
| 2010 | 18.93% | 23.56% |
| 2009 | 15.32% | -20.37% |
| 2008 | 19.24% | 5.42% |
| 2007 | 18.25% | 3.17% |
| 2006 | 17.69% | 0.63% |
| 2005 | 17.58% | 5.08% |
| 2004 | 16.73% | 23.20% |
| 2003 | 13.58% | 3.11% |
| 2002 | 13.17% | -3.52% |
| 2001 | 13.65% | -21.42% |
| 2000 | 17.37% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.57% | -99.29% |
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| 0.00% | - |
US
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| 5.38% | -99.74% |
US
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| 14.27% | -99.31% |
CA
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| 0.00% | - |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.