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Fastenal Company (FAST)
NASDAQ:FAST
FAST Stock Chart & Stats
$40.93
$0.49(0.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$40.93
$0.49(0.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$35.31 - $50.63
Previous CloseN/A
Volume688.17K
Average Volume (3M)6.47M
Market Cap
$46.84B
Enterprise Value$56.68B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$288.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$517.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)38.3
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
Jan 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.26Last Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 28, 2025Dividend Yield2.14%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.29
Shares Outstanding1,148,035,800
10 Day Avg. Volume5,244,427
30 Day Avg. Volume6,470,092
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 Cap1.21
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.09
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda31.49
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$43.00Price Target Upside5.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
International GrowthFastenal is growing its business in the 'rest of the world' rapidly, which is a reflection of Europe growth.
Sales PerformanceNovember trends were better than expected and were driven by sales initiatives and rising fastener prices.
Share GainsFastenal continues to execute well on share gains.
Bears Say
Gross Margin PressureGross margin pressure is building, as inflationary forces increasingly flow through, with headwinds expected in upcoming quarters.
Higher SG&A ExpensesSG&A expense came in heavier than expected due to the reset of employee bonus programs.
Sales DecelerationSales have been decelerating, and inflationary pressures are beginning to weigh on gross margin performance.
Fastenal Company News
FAST FAQ
What was Fastenal Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Fastenal Company lowest stock price was $35.30 and its highest was $50.63 in the past 12 months.
What is Fastenal Company’s market cap?
Fastenal Company’s market cap is $46.84B.
When is Fastenal Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Fastenal Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 19, 2026 which is in 38 days.
How were Fastenal Company’s earnings last quarter?
Fastenal Company released its earnings results on Oct 13, 2025. The company reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.297 by -$0.007.
Is Fastenal Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Fastenal Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Fastenal Company pay dividends?
Fastenal Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.22 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.14%. See more information on Fastenal Company dividends here
What is Fastenal Company’s EPS estimate?
Fastenal Company’s EPS estimate is 0.26.
How many shares outstanding does Fastenal Company have?
Fastenal Company has 1,148,035,800 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, missing expectations of $0.297. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.532%.
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:
$43.00 (5.06% Upside)
$43.00 (5.06% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
FAST Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 658.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $212.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
32.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Fastenal Company
Fastenal Company (FAST) is a leading distributor of industrial and construction supplies, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota. Founded in 1967, the company operates through a vast network of locations and focuses on providing fasteners, tools, safety products, and inventory management services to various sectors, including manufacturing, construction, and maintenance. Fastenal is known for its commitment to customer service and innovative solutions, including its vending and inventory management systems, which help clients streamline their supply chain processes.
FAST Company Deck
FAST Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a positive sentiment with significant revenue growth, margin expansion, and progress in digital and on-site sales. However, challenges remain in pricing and cost management, which could affect future profitability.View all FAST earnings summariesFAST Net sales Breakdown
30.70% Fasteners
22.20% Safety supplies
8.80% Janitorial supplies
8.40% Tools
29.90% Other
FAST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$43.00
▲(5.06% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.08% Insiders
21.30% Mutual Funds
8.41% Other Institutional Investors
37.31% Public Companies and
Individual Investors