(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Milano, 13 apr - Fastenal said its net income in the first quarter was 339.8 million dollars, or 0.30 dollars per share, compared to 298.7 million, or 0.26 per share, in the same period last year.

It was in line with expectations.

Net sales in the three months ended March 31 rose 12% to 2.202 billion dollars due to improved customer contract signings since the first quarter of 2024, as well as a slight improvement in industrial production in the first quarter of 2026.

The number was again in line with expectations.

The supplier of industrial and construction supplies said its operating margin in the period rose 20 basis points to 20.3%.

Operating cash flow was 378 million dollars, representing.

111% of net income.

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