What one share of Fastenal holds
Note – Information in this section is as of year end unless otherwise noted. The year end is December 31, 2025 unless additional years are included or noted.
Fastenal’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-09-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-09-30.
| Sales | $7.89 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $1.23 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.22 |
| Free cash flow | $1.02 |
| Dividends | $0.96 |
| Cash and investments | $0.18 |
| Debt | $0.09 |
| Book value | $3.62 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $1.97 | $0.23 | $0.08 | $0.14 | $0.10 | $0.96 |
| 2009 | $1.63 | $0.16 | $0.04 | $0.21 | $0.09 | $1.01 |
| 2010 | $1.92 | $0.23 | $0.06 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $1.09 |
| 2011 | $2.34 | $0.30 | $0.10 | $0.13 | $0.16 | $1.24 |
| 2012 | $2.64 | $0.35 | $0.12 | $0.22 | $0.31 | $1.32 |
| 2013 | $2.79 | $0.38 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.20 | $1.49 |
| 2014 | $3.14 | $0.42 | $0.16 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $1.62 |
| 2015 | $3.31 | $0.44 | $0.13 | $0.34 | $0.28 | $1.56 |
| 2016 | $3.43 | $0.43 | $0.16 | $0.29 | $0.30 | $1.67 |
| 2017 | $3.81 | $0.50 | $0.10 | $0.40 | $0.32 | $1.82 |
| 2018 | $4.32 | $0.65 | $0.15 | $0.43 | $0.39 | $2.01 |
| 2019 | $4.64 | $0.69 | $0.21 | $0.52 | $0.43 | $2.32 |
| 2020 | $4.91 | $0.75 | $0.15 | $0.81 | $0.70 | $2.38 |
| 2021 | $5.21 | $0.80 | $0.14 | $0.53 | $0.56 | $2.64 |
| 2022 | $6.06 | $0.94 | $0.15 | $0.67 | $0.62 | $2.77 |
| 2023 | $6.41 | $1.01 | $0.15 | $1.10 | $0.89 | $2.93 |
| 2024 | $6.57 | $1.00 | $0.20 | $0.82 | $0.78 | $3.15 |
| 2025 | $7.13 | $1.09 | $0.21 | $0.91 | $0.88 | $3.44 |
Common questions about Fastenal
How much does one share of Fastenal earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Fastenal earned $1.23 of profit on $7.89 of sales, keeping about 16¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Fastenal pay a dividend?
Yes. Fastenal paid $0.96 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2008 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 78¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Fastenal’s book value per share?
Fastenal’s book value is $3.62 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of September 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Fastenal have?
Each share of Fastenal has $0.18 of cash and investments and $0.09 of debt, as of September 30, 2026.
What is Fastenal’s free cash flow per share?
$1.02 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Fastenal’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.23 in 2008 to $1.09 in 2025, growing about 9.5% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Fastenal bought back shares?
Fastenal’s share count fell about 3% from 2008 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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