Fastenal reported OEM fastener sales outpaced their MRO counterparts during the third quarter of 2026, “reflecting greater contribution from fastener sales and continued strength with manufacturing customers.”

Direct fasteners/hardware (OEM) sales increased 16.8% to $517.3 million in Q3, while indirect fasteners/hardware (MRO) sales growth slowed to 7.6% totaling $229.1 million.

Those Q3 figures include September results indicating direct fasteners/hardware (OEM) sales grew 13.6% to $174.2 million, while indirect fasteners/hardware (MRO) sales gained 7.5% to $76.8 million. 

Consolidated Q3 sales improved 15.5% to $2.5 billion, with gross profit growing 14.4% to $1.1 billion and net income rising 19.7% to $401.6 million.

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.

Consolidated nine-month sales increased 14.2% to $7.05 billion, with gross profit gaining 12.8% to $3.15 billion and net income rising 16.6% to $1.12 billion.