{"url_path":"/sec/fast/8-k/2026-07-16/cover-page","section_key":"cover-page","section_title":"Cover Page","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K/A","doc_date":"2026-07-16","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/815556/0000815556-26-000043-index.html","accession_number":"0000815556-26-000043","cik":"0000815556","ticker":"FAST","issuer_name":"FASTENAL CO","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/815556/0000815556-26-000043-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000815556","primary_entity_name":"FASTENAL CO"},"word_count":414,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"fast-20251219\n0000815556false00008155562025-12-192025-12-19\n\nUNITED STATES\n\nSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION\n\nWashington, D.C. 20549\n\nFORM 8-K/A\n\n(Amendment No. 1)\n\nCURRENT REPORT\n\nPursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of\n\nThe Securities Exchange Act of 1934\n\nDate of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 19, 2025\n\nFASTENAL COMPANY\n\n(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)\n\nMinnesota0-1612541-0948415\n\n(State or other jurisdiction\nof incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)\n\n2001 Theurer Boulevard, Winona, Minnesota\n\n55987-1500\n\n      (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)\n\n(507) 454-5374\n\n (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)\n\n        \n\nNot Applicable\n\n(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)\n\nCheck the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:\n\n ☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)\n\n ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)\n\n ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))\n\n ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))\n\nSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:\n\nTitle of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered\n\nCommon stock, par value $.01 per shareFASTThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC\n\nIndicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933\n\n(17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).\n\nEmerging Growth Company☐\n\nIf an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐\n\nExplanatory Note\n\nFastenal Company (the \"Company\" or \"Fastenal\") is filing this Amendment No. 1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on December 22, 2025. This amendment reports two actions taken by the Company’s Board of Directors (the \"Board\") and the Compensation Committee of the Board (the \"Compensation Committee\"): first, the Board appointed Jeffery M. Watts as a director of the Company in connection with his previously announced appointment to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer (\"CEO\"), effective July 16, 2026 (the \"CEO Transition Date\"), and second, the Compensation Committee approved new compensation for Mr. Watts associated with his transition from President and Chief Sales Officer to President and CEO, effective as of the CEO Transition Date."}