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Sep 30, 2021

Fastenal Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Reported a strong growth in underlying demand for manufacturing and construction equipment and supplies, which drove higher unit sales.

Key Takeaways

Fastenal Company reported a 10.0% increase in net sales for the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. Diluted net earnings per share increased to $0.42 from $0.38 in the prior year. The company experienced strong growth in demand for manufacturing and construction equipment and supplies.

Net sales increased by 10.0% compared to the third quarter of 2020.

Fastener daily sales grew 20.2% over the third quarter of 2020.

Daily sales to national account customers increased 16.8% in the third quarter of 2021.

Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, increased 100 basis points to 46.3%.

Total Revenue
$1.55B
Previous year: $1.41B
+10.0%
EPS
$0.42
Previous year: $0.38
+10.5%
Gross Profit
$720M
Previous year: $641M
+12.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$251M
Previous year: $332M
-24.5%
Free Cash Flow
$120M
Previous year: $256M
-53.0%
Total Assets
$4.22B
Previous year: $4.11B
+2.8%

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Forward Guidance

The company anticipates signing between 285 and 325 Onsite locations in 2021, and weighted FASTVend and FASTBin device signings in 2021 of 20,500 to 22,000 MEUs.