Fastenal Company (FAST)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021
Net income US$ in thousands 1,258,400 1,150,600 1,155,000 1,086,900 925,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,943,600 3,616,300 3,348,800 3,163,200 3,042,200
ROE 31.91% 31.82% 34.49% 34.36% 30.41%

December 31, 2025 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,258,400K ÷ $3,943,600K
= 31.91%


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Fastenal Company
FAST
31.91%
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc
MSM
14.36%