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Fastenal Company (FAST)
NASDAQ:FAST
FAST Stock Chart & Stats
$40.61
$0.49(0.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$40.61
$0.49(0.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$35.31 - $50.63
Previous CloseN/A
Volume688.17K
Average Volume (3M)6.17M
Market Cap
$47.69B
Enterprise Value$56.68B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$288.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$517.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)38.9
Beta0.73
Next Earnings
Jan 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.1%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.29
Shares Outstanding1,148,035,800
10 Day Avg. Volume4,127,917
30 Day Avg. Volume6,168,217
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 Cap1.19
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.09
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda31.49
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$45.00Price Target Upside10.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large-account MomentumAnalyst points to continued share gains with national accounts and rising spend at large customer sites as drivers of above-market sales growth and higher average sales per site.
Leadership TransitionAnalyst notes that naming a long-tenured internal executive as CEO after leading a recent strategy refresh supports continuity and increases confidence in consistent execution.
Product ExpansionAnalyst highlights the planned rollout and scale of the FASTCrib procurement offering as likely to boost customer efficiency, increase stickiness, and expand share of wallet.
Bears Say
Cost Structure And Valuation RiskAnalyst notes that the reset of employee bonuses and elevated SG&A expense could pressure earnings and increase downside risk to the company’s valuation multiple.
Gross Margin HeadwindsAnalyst cautions that mounting inflationary pressures and slower pass-through of supplier costs are creating gross margin pressure that may weigh on profitability.
Sales Momentum RiskAnalyst warns that recent sales deceleration and delayed price realization, together with customer site selectivity and e-commerce retooling, could slow revenue momentum.
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 $47.69B.
When is Fastenal Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Fastenal Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 19, 2026 which is in 11 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 2.1%. 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
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:
$45.00 (10.81% Upside)
$45.00 (10.81% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
FAST Sentiment 58%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
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 ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.5%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.89%
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, 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
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
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
$45.00
▲(10.81% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.08% Insiders
21.00% Mutual Funds
14.34% Other Institutional Investors
30.63% Public Companies and
Individual Investors