Fastenal Company FAST is gaining from stronger activity across construction markets, with infrastructure and data center projects emerging as important sources of demand. The company's construction sales grew approximately 17% in the second quarter of 2026, marking the second consecutive quarter of growth at this pace.
FAST's FMI sales rise 16.4% to $1.08 billion and reach 44.6% of Q2 revenues, as automation and fixed-cost leverage support operating efficiency.
Here is how Fastenal (FAST) and Kubota Corp. (KUBTY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
| Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail Industry | Consumer Staples Sector | Jeffery Michael Watts CEO | XMIL Exchange | US3119001044 ISIN |
| US Country | 22,230 Employees | 28 Jul 2026 Last Dividend | 22 May 2025 Last Split | 26 Mar 1990 IPO Date |
Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, Fastenal Company operates as a major player in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies both domestically and internationally. With a broad market base, Fastenal caters to the United States, Canada, Mexico, and beyond in North America, serving various sectors including manufacturing, non-residential construction, maintenance, repair, operations, and even governmental entities. Fastenal has grown substantially over the years, becoming synonymous with not just fasteners but a wide range of construction and industrial supplies. The company prides itself on its ability to provide essential components across multiple industries, ensuring reliability and efficiency in operations and projects.
Fastenal Company’s product lineup is expansive, covering essential supplies for construction, manufacturing, and maintenance. Below are some of their key offerings:
The company's vast product range serves a wide array of markets, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), maintenance, repair, operations (MRO) customers, the non-residential construction market, and sectors like agriculture, transportation, mining, education, retail, and energy. Fastenal also caters to governmental bodies at various levels, fulfilling their needs for robust, efficient, and reliable industrial and construction supplies.