Fastenal Reports 16.6% Increase in August Sales

Fastenal reported a 16.6% year-over-year increase in August sales, according to the company’s latest monthly sales disclosure. The growth was mainly driven by strong demand from manufacturing, OEM customers and international markets.

Fastenal August Sales Performance

The company recorded total sales of $812.1 million in August, compared with $696.7 million in the same month of 2025. The results reflect continued demand across industrial supply chains, especially in manufacturing-related sectors.

Growth Across Key Market Segments

Heavy manufacturing remained Fastenal’s largest end market, with sales increasing by 21.8% on a daily average basis compared with the previous year. Sales to other manufacturing customers increased by 14.3%, while the non-residential construction segment grew by 9.6%.

OEM and MRO Sales Continue to Expand

Fastenal reported a 19.1% increase in sales to OEM customers. Within this segment, cutting tools and abrasives increased by 21.7%, while fasteners and hardware sales grew by 16.7%.

MRO-related sales also showed positive growth, increasing by 15.6%. Safety products within the MRO category rose by 15.7%, while MRO fasteners and hardware increased by 11.7%.

International Market Growth

The United States accounted for approximately 83% of Fastenal’s total sales, with domestic sales increasing by 15.5%. International markets also achieved growth, with sales in Canada and Mexico increasing by 20.7% and sales in other international markets rising by 28.4%.

Impact on Fastener and Industrial Supply Markets

Fastenal’s sales growth highlights continued demand for industrial fasteners, hardware products and related supply solutions. The performance of manufacturing, OEM and MRO markets indicates that industrial customers continue to invest in production support and maintenance requirements.

About Fastenal

Fastenal is an industrial supply company providing fasteners, hardware, safety products, tools and inventory management solutions for manufacturing, construction and other industrial markets.