Fastenal reported OEM fastener sales continued to outpaced their MRO counterparts in October.

Direct fasteners/hardware (OEM) sales climbed 18.1% to $183.1 million during the month, while indirect fasteners/hardware (MRO) sales increased 15.8% to $81.2 million. 

Consolidated October sales rose 12% to $863.5 million, with daily sales gaining 17.1% to $39.3 million, reaching its strongest pace since July 2022 as manufacturing accelerated and construction rebounded.

U.S. sales grew 16.5%, while sales to Mexico and Canada improved 20.9%.

In the first nine months of 2026, direct fasteners/hardware (OEM) sales rose 16.8% to $1.48 billion, while indirect fasteners/hardware (MRO) sales growth slowed to 7.6% totaling $655.7 million.