Grainger in July reported results for the 2017 second quarter ended June 30, 2017. Sales of $2.6 billion increased two percent versus $2.6 billion in the second quarter of 2016. Net earnings for the quarter of $98 million were down 43 percent versus $173 million in 2016. Earnings per share of $1.67 declined 40 percent versus $2.79 in 2016.

Fastenal  sales for October, 2016 totaled $335,286,000 compared to $337,980,000 in 2015, representing an decrease of 0.8 percent, the company reported.