Fastenal (FAST)
NASDAQ:FAST
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FAST Stock Chart & Stats
$45.78
$0.49(0.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$45.78
$0.49(0.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$38.97 - $50.63
Previous CloseN/A
Volume688.17K
Average Volume (3M)6.73M
Market Cap
$52.92B
Enterprise Value$53.00B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$308.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$445.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)40.7
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Jul 13, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.1%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.14
Shares Outstanding1,148,035,000
10 Day Avg. Volume6,677,389
30 Day Avg. Volume6,734,619
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.66
Price to Book (P/B)11.68
Price to Sales (P/S)5.62
P/FCF Ratio43.84
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.98
Enterprise Value/Ebitda28.67
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$48.14Price Target Upside5.16% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)1.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.15B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationRobust free cash flow (TTM $1.16B) and high conversion (~81% of net income) create durable internal funding for capex, dividends, and buybacks. This consistent cash generation supports strategic investments in FMI/digital, cushions cycles, and preserves financial flexibility over multiple quarters.
High And Stable ProfitabilityElevated and steady margins plus a TTM ROE near 33% reflect scale advantages in purchasing, distribution, and operating efficiency. These structural profitability metrics underpin sustained internal reinvestment and capacity to fund shareholder returns while weathering normal industry cyclicality.
Recurring Revenue From FMI And Digital AdoptionFastenal’s FMI and digital channels provide embedded, recurring demand: FMI (~45% of Q1 sales) and strong device signings create sticky consumption patterns. High digital penetration and onsite programs increase customer switching costs and support durable share-of-wallet gains and margin predictability.
Bears Say
Mature, Slowing Top-line GrowthRevenue growth has moderated to a low single-digit pace, reflecting a mature end market and prior share gains. Limited organic expansion narrows avenues for scalable top-line upside, increasing dependence on FMI expansion, pricing, or M&A to drive meaningful multi-quarter revenue growth.
Gross Margin Pressure From Pricing Lag And TariffsTariff-related and supplier cost increases have moved through COGS faster than realized pricing, creating durable margin timing risk. If pricing realization remains slow or cost inflation persists beyond midyear, sustained gross-margin erosion could pressure operating profit despite SG&A leverage.
Customer Mix Headwind To Gross MarginsShift toward larger contract and national-account sales improves revenue stability but tends to lower blended product margins. This structural mix tradeoff can cap gross-margin expansion and requires stronger operational leverage or higher-margin category growth to sustain overall profitability levels.
Fastenal Company News
FAST FAQ
What was Fastenal’s price range in the past 12 months?
Fastenal lowest stock price was $38.97 and its highest was $50.63 in the past 12 months.
What is Fastenal’s market cap?
Fastenal’s market cap is $52.92B.
When is Fastenal’s upcoming earnings report date?
Fastenal’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 13, 2026 which is in 26 days.
How were Fastenal’s earnings last quarter?
Fastenal released its earnings results on Apr 13, 2026. The company reported $0.3 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.299 by $0.001.
Is Fastenal overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Fastenal’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Fastenal pay dividends?
Fastenal pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.24 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.1%. See more information on Fastenal dividends here
What is Fastenal’s EPS estimate?
Fastenal’s EPS estimate is 0.33.
How many shares outstanding does Fastenal have?
Fastenal has 1,148,035,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Fastenal’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Fastenal reported an EPS of $0.3 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.299. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.854%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Fastenal?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FAST
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Fastenal Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$48.14 (5.16% Upside)
$48.14 (5.16% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
FAST Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
11.61%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
33.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Fastenal
Fastenal Company, along with its associated entities, operates as a global wholesale supplier of industrial and construction materials, with significant operations throughout North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and other international markets. Branded as Fastenal, the company offers a comprehensive range of fasteners, such as threaded bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and washers, which are vital for manufacturing processes, building developments, and equipment servicing. Beyond fasteners, its product catalog extends to diverse hardware and miscellaneous items like pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire ropes, strut products, and rivets, along with their related accessories. Fastenal serves a wide array of clients, including original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and operations departments within the manufacturing sector, and various non-residential construction contractors spanning general, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, and road construction. Its customer base further encompasses agricultural businesses, transportation services (trucking, railroads), mining operations, educational institutions, retail establishments, the oil and gas exploration, production, and refinement industries, and governmental bodies at federal, state, and local levels. The company distributes its offerings through an extensive network of 3,209 in-market facilities and 15 major distribution centers. Established in 1967, Fastenal Company's corporate headquarters are located in Winona, Minnesota.
FAST Company Deck
FAST Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong organic growth, accelerating digital adoption, expanded enterprise contracts, solid operating leverage and cash generation — offset by near-term gross margin pressure driven by tariffs, branded supplier cost increases, and delayed pricing execution. Management reiterated its strategic priorities (key accounts, FMI growth, international expansion) and committed to continued pricing actions and cost discipline. While Q2 may remain challenging on a price/cost basis, the underlying demand, market share gains, and financial discipline suggest a constructive multi-quarter outlook.View all FAST earnings summariesFAST Net sales Breakdown
30.50% Fasteners
8.30% Tools
5.20% Cutting tools
6.90% Hydraulics & pneumatics
5.70% Material handling
9.00% Janitorial supplies
4.70% Electrical supplies
4.30% Welding supplies
22.20% Safety supplies
3.20% Other
FAST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$48.14
▲(5.16% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.09% Insiders
21.69% Mutual Funds
14.37% Other Institutional Investors
29.11% Public Companies and
Individual Investors