Fastenal Company announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. For the fourth quarter, the company made net sales of $813,760,000 against $757,235,000 for the same period a year ago. Operating income for the period was $157,134,000 against $158,044,000 for the same period a year ago. Earnings before income taxes were $157,274,000 against $158,151,000 for the same period a year ago. Net earnings for the period were $99,229,000 compared to $98,716,000 last year. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.33 compared to $0.33 a year ago.

For the year ended December 31, 2013, the company made net sales of $3,326,106,000 against $3,133,577,000 for the same period a year ago. Operating income for the period was $712,657,000 against $673,691,000 for the same period a year ago. Earnings before income taxes were $713,468,000 against $674,155,000 for the same period a year ago. Net earnings for the period were $448,636,000 compared to $420,536,000 last year. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $1.51 compared to $1.42 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $416,120,000 against $396,292,000 a year ago. Purchase of property and equipment was $206,540,000 against $138,406,000 a year ago.