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FASTENAL CO · 2026-08-04 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

Fastenal’s strategy includes increasing its digital footprint to 66-68% of sales. The company is using digital-channel expansion to support revenue growth and improve net margins. The reported target indicates a continued shift toward e-commerce and other digital ordering channels within its industrial distribution model.

Key facts

• Confluence Investment Management LLC reduced its stake in Fastenal Company by 4.6% in the second quarter, selling 136,984 shares. source
• Fastenal remained Confluence Investment Management LLC's 6th largest holding, accounting for 2.1% of its portfolio. source