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Fastenal Company (FAST)
NASDAQ:FAST
FAST Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$32.04 - $48.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume688.17K
Average Volume (3M)6.55M
Market Cap
$52.15B
Enterprise Value$48.61B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$237.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$545.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)43.9
Beta0.76
Next Earnings
Oct 13, 2025EPS Estimate
0.3Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jul 29, 2025Dividend Yield1.79%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.29
Shares Outstanding1,147,636,600
10 Day Avg. Volume5,956,436
30 Day Avg. Volume6,551,312
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-36.16
Price to Book (P/B)11.39
Price to Sales (P/S)5.46
P/FCF Ratio43.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.93
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.99
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.08
Enterprise Value/Ebitda22.70
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$45.67Price Target Upside-3.81% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering11
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Growth ExpectationsDouble-digit growth is expected in the second half and into early 2026 with initiatives driving outgrowth beyond the historical range.
Sales PerformanceThe company beat consensus on sales, gross margin, and operating margin.
Strategic ChangesGrowing confidence in recent strategic changes and a favorable cyclical setup are expected to accelerate Fastenal's outgrowth cycle.
Bears Say
Pricing StrategyFastenal will continue taking staggered price hikes to maintain price/cost neutrality as best as possible and believes the pricing strategy is well received by customers.
Valuation ConcernsThe main pushback is around valuation, as investors are paying more for growth at FAST than they have historically.
Fastenal Company News
FAST FAQ
What was Fastenal Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Fastenal Company lowest stock price was $32.04 and its highest was $48.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Fastenal Company’s market cap?
Fastenal Company’s market cap is $52.15B.
When is Fastenal Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Fastenal Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 13, 2025 which is in 66 days.
How were Fastenal Company’s earnings last quarter?
Fastenal Company released its earnings results on Jul 14, 2025. The company reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.282 by $0.008.
Is Fastenal Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Fastenal Company’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Fastenal Company pay dividends?
Fastenal Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.22 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.79%. See more information on Fastenal Company dividends here
What is Fastenal Company’s EPS estimate?
Fastenal Company’s EPS estimate is 0.3.
How many shares outstanding does Fastenal Company have?
Fastenal Company has 1,147,636,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Fastenal Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Fastenal Company reported an EPS of $0.29 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.282. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.156%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Fastenal Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FAST
Fastenal Company Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$45.67 (-3.81% Downside)
$45.67 (-3.81% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FAST Sentiment 77%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 10.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 19.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 19.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
45.71%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
32.57%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Fastenal Company
Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, North America, 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, which are used in manufactured products and construction projects, as well as in the maintenance and repair of machines. It also 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; and non-residential construction market, which includes general, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, and road contractors. It also serves 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. The company distributes its products through a network of 3,209 in-market locations and 15 distribution centers. Fastenal Company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.
FAST Company Deck
FAST Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted significant achievements, including record revenue, strong contract growth, improved operating margins, and digital sales. However, challenges such as sluggish market conditions, tariff uncertainties, and increased inventory levels were noted. Overall, the positive aspects, particularly in revenue and market share growth, outweighed the challenges.View all FAST earnings summariesFAST Net sales Breakdown
54.46% Branch
42.43% Onsite
3.12% Other
FAST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$45.67
▼(-3.81% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.09% Insiders
10.64% Mutual Funds
7.50% Other Institutional Investors
55.36% Public Companies and Individual Investors