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Fastenal Company (FAST)
NASDAQ:FAST
FAST Stock Chart & Stats
$43.62
$0.49(0.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$43.62
$0.49(0.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$35.31 - $50.63
Previous CloseN/A
Volume688.17K
Average Volume (3M)7.82M
Market Cap
$50.08B
Enterprise Value$49.90B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$276.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$441.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)40.0
Beta0.70
Next Earnings
Apr 13, 2026EPS Estimate
0.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.1%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.26
Shares Outstanding1,148,057,500
10 Day Avg. Volume9,984,872
30 Day Avg. Volume7,817,405
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/Revenue6.08
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.52
Enterprise Value/Ebitda27.80
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$45.13Price Target Upside3.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Leadership SuccessionAppointment of Jeffrey Watts as CEO, after a long tenure and multiple leadership roles at the company, reinforces confidence in a seamless succession and strategic continuity.
Market Share ExpansionSustained above-normal market share gains and accelerating manufacturing sales reflect success in winning larger national accounts and raising average sales per customer site.
Product Offering And PricingPlanned rollout and scale-up of the FASTCrib procurement offering and gradual price increases support stickier customer relationships and potential expansion of share of wallet in 2026.
Bears Say
Customer Mix RiskRevenue growth concentrated among larger customers while smaller customer counts decline creates a lumpy sales profile that could falter if large-account spending slows.
Gross Margin PressureWeaker gross margins driven by higher-cost inventory and fewer supplier rebates increase the risk of ongoing margin compression and pressure on operating profitability.
Guidance And VisibilityPresentation of ambitious sales and margin targets informally rather than as formal guidance reduces visibility and raises uncertainty about meeting analyst expectations.
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 $50.08B.
When is Fastenal Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Fastenal Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 13, 2026 which is in 73 days.
How were Fastenal Company’s earnings last quarter?
Fastenal Company released its earnings results on Jan 20, 2026. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.259 by $0.001.
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 2.1%. See more information on Fastenal Company dividends here
What is Fastenal Company’s EPS estimate?
Fastenal Company’s EPS estimate is 0.29.
How many shares outstanding does Fastenal Company have?
Fastenal Company has 1,148,057,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Fastenal Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Fastenal Company reported an EPS of $0.26 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.259. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.561%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Fastenal Company?
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
$45.13 (3.46% Upside)
$45.13 (3.46% 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
Sold Shares
Worth $533.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.12%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
33.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.55%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple strong operational and financial achievements—double-digit Q4 growth, record FY sales, rising digital adoption (FMI and e-business), improved SG&A leverage, robust cash generation, and clear momentum heading into 2026. These positives were balanced against margin pressures from timing-related COGS and supplier rebate effects, slower-than-expected pricing in certain non-fastener categories, declines in low-volume customer sites by design, working capital increases, and mixed macro demand. Overall, management presented confidence in continued growth while acknowledging near-term margin and pricing headwinds that they expect to manage.View all FAST earnings summariesFAST Net sales Breakdown
30.70% Fasteners
8.40% Tools
5.30% Cutting tools
6.70% Hydraulics & pneumatics
5.60% Material handling
8.80% Janitorial supplies
4.70% Electrical supplies
4.20% Welding supplies
22.20% Safety supplies
3.40% Other
FAST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$45.13
▲(3.46% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.08% Insiders
21.27% Mutual Funds
0.64% Other Institutional Investors
43.69% Public Companies and
Individual Investors