Fastenal Company (FAST)

Currency in USD
51.84
+1.04(+2.05%)
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51.25-0.59(-1.14%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
50.2051.90
52 wk Range
38.9751.90
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
50.8
Open
50.58
Day's Range
50.2-51.9
52 wk Range
38.97-51.9
Volume
10.82M
Average Volume (3m)
7.79M
1-Year Change
8.0225%
Book Value / Share
3.54
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
48.07
Downside
-7.27%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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RSI suggests the stock is in overbought territory

Fastenal Company News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
7 Hold
5 Sell
Ratings:
18 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 48.07
(-7.27% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
DA Davidson
Hold46.00-11.27%46.00Maintain16/07/2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold52.00+0.31%48.00Maintain16/07/2026
Barclays
Hold46.00-11.27%47.00Maintain16/07/2026
DA Davidson
Hold46.00-11.27%46.00Maintain15/07/2026
KeyBanc
Hold---Maintain15/07/2026

Fastenal Company Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Fastenal Q2 2026 revenue hit $2.39B, topping $2.34B forecast; EPS of $0.33 matched estimates; shares fell 3.67% on margin pressure concerns.
  • Daily sales surged 14.7% YoY with June growth exceeding 20%; operating margin up 5bps YoY despite 75bps gross margin decline and negative price-cost gap.
  • Contract customers rose 7% YoY; sites spending $50K+ monthly jumped 16.5%; digital tools and FMI devices driving long-term strategic growth momentum.
  • Management expects low-to-mid single-digit pricing in H2 2026; targeting price-cost neutrality with incremental margins in low 20s near-term.
  • $320M capex planned for 2026 (3.5% of sales) for automation and IT; ROIC in low 30s, up 180bps; $305M returned to shareholders via dividends in Q2.
Last Updated: 14/07/2026, 16:14
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Earnings

Latest Release
14/07/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.33 / 0.33
Revenue / Forecast
2.39B / 2.34B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.17%
Dividend Yield
2.05%
Industry Median 1.45%
Annualised payout
1.04
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+11.66%
Growth Streak

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FAST
Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
44.0x21.5x12.3x
PEG Ratio
3.430.900.03
Price/Book
14.6x6.4x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
6.8x1.3x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−11.2%5.5%25.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. It offers fasteners, and related industrial and construction supplies under the Fastenal name. The company’s fastener products include threaded fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and related washers that are used in manufactured products and construction projects, as well as in the maintenance and repair of machines. It offers miscellaneous supplies and hardware, including pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire ropes, strut products, rivets, and related accessories. The company serves the manufacturing market comprising original equipment manufacturers; maintenance, repair, and operations customers; non-residential construction market; farmers, truckers, railroads, mining companies, schools, and retail trades; and oil exploration, production, and refinement companies, as well as federal, state, and local governmental entities. Fastenal Company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
530.10M46.20%27.48B
Other Institutional Investors
461.18M40.19%23.91B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
156.22M13.61%8.10B
Total
1.15B100.00%59.49B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.9.13%104,753,8345,430,439
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC7.07%81,153,9454,207,021

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FAQ

What Is the Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) Share Price Today?

The Fastenal stock price today is 51.84 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Fastenal (FAST) Trade On?

Fastenal is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Fastenal?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Fastenal is "FAST."

Does Fastenal Pay Dividends? What’s The Current FAST Dividend Yield?

Yes, FAST Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Fastenal dividend yield is 2.01%.

What Is the Current Fastenal Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) market cap is 58.29B USD.

What Is Fastenal's (FAST) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Fastenal EPS is currently 1.17 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Fastenal Earnings Date?

Fastenal's next earnings report will be released on 14/10/2026.

Is FAST a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Fastenal moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for FAST stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Fastenal Stock Split?

Fastenal has split 9 times. (See the FAST stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Fastenal Have?

Fastenal has 22230 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST)?

As of 08/08/2026, Fastenal (FAST) is trading at a share price of 51.84 USD, with a previous close of 50.80 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 50.20 USD to 51.90 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 38.97 USD to 51.90 USD.

What Is Fastenal (FAST) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Fastenal is 48.07 USD, with a high estimate of 55 USD and a low estimate of 39.9 USD. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 5 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an -7.27% Downside potential.

What Is the FAST Premarket Price?

FAST's last pre-market stock price is 50.93 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,870.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.13, or 0.26%.

What Is the FAST After Hours Price?

FAST's last after hours stock price is 51.25 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.59, or -1.14%.
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