FASTENAL CO FY 2025 10-K, explained in plain English
Key financials — as reported
| Total revenue | $8.2B |
| Gross margin | 45.0% |
| Operating income | $1.7B |
| Net income | $1.3B |
| Diluted EPS | $1.09 |
| Cash & equivalents | $276.8M |
| Total assets | $5.1B |
| Long-term debt | $125.0M |
Key takeaway
Fastenal grew 2025 revenue to $8.2 billion with operating income of $1.66 billion, supported by continued expansion of its FMI (Fastenal Managed Inventory) and digital sales channels.
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Beneath the surface
Despite $276.8 million in cash and only $125 million in long-term debt, financing activities used $1.055 billion of cash in 2025 (likely dividends and share activity), suggesting most cash generated was returned to shareholders rather than retained, given the company paid $0.875 per share in dividends.
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