How much revenue does Fastenal (FAST) generate?

Fastenal (FAST) generated $8.44B in total revenue in TTM through Q1 2026, with a net profit margin of 15.4%, equivalent to roughly $1.30B in net income — what remains after every operating cost, interest payment, and income tax has been paid.

What is the gross profit margin of Fastenal (FAST)?

Fastenal (FAST) reported a gross profit margin of 44.9% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $3.79B in gross profit on $8.44B in revenue. Gross margin measures how much of each dollar of revenue remains after the direct cost of producing or delivering the product — a higher figure typically signals pricing power, scale, or a less capital-intensive business model.

What is the operating profit margin of Fastenal (FAST)?

Fastenal (FAST) reported an operating profit margin of 20.2% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $1.71B in operating income. Operating margin captures profitability after research & development, sales & marketing, and general & administrative expenses — but before interest, taxes, and one-off items — and is the cleanest single read on the underlying business's efficiency.

What is the net profit margin of Fastenal (FAST)?

Fastenal (FAST) reported a net profit margin of 15.4% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $1.30B in net income. Net margin is the bottom-line share of revenue that survives every expense — operating costs, interest, and income taxes — and is the figure that flows directly into earnings per share.

Is Fastenal (FAST) profitable?

Yes. Fastenal (FAST) reported $1.30B in net income for TTM through Q1 2026, with a net profit margin of 15.4%. The company earned more from its operations than it paid out in costs, interest, and income taxes, leaving positive earnings on the bottom line.

How much does Fastenal (FAST) spend on capital expenditures?

Fastenal (FAST) spent $248.50M on capital expenditures (CapEx) during TTM through Q1 2026, roughly 2.9% of total revenue. CapEx represents long-lived investment in property, equipment, data centres, and other physical infrastructure, and is subtracted from operating cash flow to arrive at free cash flow.

How much free cash flow does Fastenal (FAST) generate?

Fastenal (FAST) generated $1.16B in free cash flow during TTM through Q1 2026, a free-cash-flow margin of 13.8%. Free cash flow is the cash left after capital expenditures and represents the discretionary pool the company can use to pay dividends, repurchase shares, repay debt, or fund acquisitions without raising external capital.

What is the effective tax rate of Fastenal (FAST)?

Fastenal (FAST) had an effective tax rate of 24% in TTM through Q1 2026. The effective rate is the actual share of pre-tax income paid as income taxes and can differ materially from the statutory rate due to foreign earnings mix, tax credits (such as R&D), share-based compensation deductions, and one-off discrete items.

Where does Fastenal (FAST) generate most of its revenue?

UNITED STATES is the largest geographic market for Fastenal (FAST), accounting for 83% of revenue in the most recent annual filing. The complete regional split — including international markets and any Rest-of-World rollup — is shown in the revenue-by-geography table on this page.

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Fastenal (FAST) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending March 31, 2026 (reported April 16, 2026).

Fastenal (FAST) Revenue by Geography — TTM through Q1 2026

Aggregated from the four quarterly disclosures behind this TTM. Minor differences vs the company's annual filing can occur if reported regions changed mid-year.

Revenue contribution by geographic region for Fastenal (FAST), TTM through Q1 2026
Region	Revenue (USD)	% of total
UNITED STATES	$7.01B	83%
Canada and Mexico	$1.15B	13.6%
Non-North America	$289.40M	3.4%
Total	$8.44B	100%

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Canada and Mexico
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Revenue Breakdown — TTM through Q1 2026

In TTM through Q1 2026, Fastenal (FAST) generated 83% of revenue from UNITED STATES, followed by Canada and Mexico (13.6%) and Non-North America (3.4%).

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