Fastenal Company (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)7.98M
Market Cap
$51.56B
Enterprise Value$50.32B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$308.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$445.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)39.2
Beta0.57
Next Earnings
Jul 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.1%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.30
Shares Outstanding1,148,035,000
10 Day Avg. Volume8,879,904
30 Day Avg. Volume7,981,321
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 Cap0.98
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.96
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.28
Enterprise Value/Ebitda27.91
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$48.80Price Target Upside6.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.10B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial Strength And Cash GenerationStrong cash generation and best-in-class return on invested capital provide flexibility to fund growth initiatives and absorb macro volatility.
Market Share GainsAnalyst highlights sustained market share gains and initiatives that improve sales per employee, which could support stronger top-line growth and justify a higher valuation.
Operational Productivity And Cost ControlDigital tools and automation are expected to boost productivity and provide operating expense leverage, helping margins expand despite some gross margin pressure.
Bears Say
Customer Mix Concentration And Structural Growth RisksRevenue growth concentrated among larger customers while smaller customer counts and onsite locations declined, raising questions about the durability of volume-driven growth.
Gross Margin Volatility From Inventory And RebatesGross margins were weakened by higher-cost inventory and the timing of supplier rebates, indicating near-term margin variability that could weigh on operating profit.
Pricing And Tariff UncertaintyTariff-related uncertainty and delayed pricing negotiations are slowing the company's ability to pass higher costs to customers, increasing the risk of continued margin pressure.
Fastenal Company News
FAST FAQ
What was Fastenal Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Fastenal Company lowest stock price was $38.97 and its highest was $50.63 in the past 12 months.
What is Fastenal Company’s market cap?
Fastenal Company’s market cap is $51.56B.
When is Fastenal Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Fastenal Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 09, 2026 which is in 67 days.
How were Fastenal Company’s earnings last quarter?
Fastenal Company 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 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 0.32.
How many shares outstanding does Fastenal Company have?
Fastenal Company has 1,148,035,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Fastenal Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Fastenal Company 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 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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$48.80 (6.60% Upside)
$48.80 (6.60% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
FAST Sentiment 56%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 212.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
33.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.96%
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
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
$48.80
▲(6.60% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.09% Insiders
21.80% Mutual Funds
4.47% Other Institutional Investors
40.57% Public Companies and
Individual Investors