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We had relatively smaller increases in information technology (IT), realized losses on currency conversion, sales-related travel expense, and bad debt expense, which were partially offset by reductions in general insurance expense and increases in joint marketing efforts with our suppliers.

SEC original ↗Fastenal — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 14, 2025

During the third quarter of 2025, we returned $252.5 to our shareholders in the form of dividends, compared to the third quart er of 2024 when we returned $223.4 to our shareholders in the form of dividends.

SEC original ↗Fastenal — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 14, 2025

During the first nine months of 2025, we returned $751.6 to our shareholders in the form of dividends, compared to the first nine months of 2024 when we returned $669.9 to our shareholders in the form of dividends.

SEC original ↗Fastenal — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 14, 2025

We did not repurchase any of our common stock in either period.

SEC original ↗Fastenal — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 14, 2025

Total debt on our balance sheet was $195.0 at the end of the third quarter of 2025, or 4.8% of total capital (the sum of stockholders' equity and total debt).

SEC original ↗Fastenal — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 14, 2025

The following table presents the cash dividends either paid previously or declared by our board of directors for future payment on a per share basis during 2026 and 2025: 2026 2025 First quarter $ 0.240 $ 0.215 Second quarter 0.240 0.220 Third quarter 0.260 0.220 Fourth quarter 0.260 0.220 Total $ 1.000 $ 0.875 Stock Options The following tables summarize the details of options granted under our stock option plans that were outstanding as of September 30, 2026, and the assumptions used to value those grants.

SEC original ↗Fastenal — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QOct 19, 2026

The DSR change when compared to the same period in the prior y ear and the percent of sales in the period were as follows DSR Change Three-month Period % of Sales Three-month Period 2025 2024 2025 2024 Contract sales 13.2 % 6.3 % 73.8 % 72.0 % Non-contract sales 7.2 % -8.1 % 26.2 % 28.0 % 2 Supplemental Data Prior to 2025, our disclosed metrics primarily addressed development of capabilities, including branch openings, geographic expansion, growth of national accounts, growth of non-fastener products, FMI installations, and Onsite signings, to name a few.

SEC original ↗Fastenal — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 14, 2025

The fastener expansion project, other supplier-focused initiatives, and improvements in customer and supplier incentives contributed to the gross profit percentage increase in the third quarter of 2025.

SEC original ↗Fastenal — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 14, 2025

Our total FTE selling and sales support personnel increased by 3 79 to support growth and sales initiatives to target customer acquisition.

SEC original ↗Fastenal — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 14, 2025

W e had an increase in our remaining FTE personnel of 189, which related primarily to personnel investments in IT, quality control, and strategy and communications.

SEC original ↗Fastenal — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 14, 2025

We are a customer- and growth-centric organization focused on identifying unique technologies, capabilities, and supply chain solutions that get us closer to our customers and reduce the total cost of their global supply chain.

SEC original ↗Fastenal — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QOct 19, 2026

Second, and to a lesser extent, tariffs and general inflation have led to increased inventory valuation.

SEC original ↗Fastenal — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 14, 2025

You should understand that forward-looking statements involve a variety of risks and uncertainties, known and unknown (including risks disclosed in our most recent annual and quarterly reports), and may be affected by inaccurate assumptions.

SEC original ↗Fastenal — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 14, 2025

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 30 ITEM 1A.

SEC original ↗Fastenal — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QOct 19, 2026

As of September 30, 2026, there were no litigation matters that we consider to be probable or reasonably possible to have a material adverse impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

SEC original ↗Fastenal — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QOct 19, 2026

The global economy continues to experience elevated levels of volatility and uncertainty, including within the commodity, labor, and transportation markets, driven by a combination of geopolitical developments and macroeconomic factors.

SEC original ↗Fastenal — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QOct 19, 2026

The recent imposition of new and expanded tariffs has further contributed to disruptions in global capital markets and global supply chains.

SEC original ↗Fastenal — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QOct 19, 2026