Fastenal Company (FAST)

Currency in USD
46.34
+1.54(+3.44%)
Closed·
46.38+0.04(+0.09%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
44.7346.51
52 wk Range
35.3050.63
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
44.8
Open
44.73
Day's Range
44.73-46.51
52 wk Range
35.3-50.63
Volume
14.09M
Average Volume (3m)
7.76M
1-Year Change
26.6466%
Book Value / Share
3.44
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
44.53
Downside
-3.90%
Members' Sentiments
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Trading at a high P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

Fastenal Company News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Fastenal Company Company Profile

Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, 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 that 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 customers; non-residential construction market; 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. Fastenal Company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.

Fastenal Company Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2025

  • Fastenal Q3 2025 EPS of $0.29 missed expectations by $0.01, while revenue met forecasts at $2.13 billion, up 11.7% YoY
  • Operating margin improved to 20.7%, up 40 basis points; digital sales accounted for 61.3% of total sales
  • Stock declined 0.9% pre-market; company expects continued growth in H1 2026 with stable gross profit percentage
  • Capital spending forecast between $235-255 million for 2025; FY2026 EPS projections range from $0.29 to $0.31 per quarter
  • CEO emphasized growth strategy and supply chain management; company faces challenges from industrial economy sluggishness
Last Updated: 2025-10-14, 01:36 p/m
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P/E Ratio
42.3x18.1x12.4x
PEG Ratio
4.696.920.03
Price/Book
13.5x3.9x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
6.5x0.9x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−2.7%10.4%15.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
10 Hold
4 Sell
Ratings:
19 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 44.53
(-3.90% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Hold46.00-0.73%46.00MaintainJan 21, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Sell38.00-18.00%-MaintainJan 21, 2026
Barclays
Hold43.00-7.21%44.00MaintainJan 21, 2026
Bernstein SocGen Group
Sell38.00-18.00%-MaintainDec 29, 2025
Jefferies
Buy52.00+12.21%45.00UpgradeDec 15, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.09%
Dividend Yield
2.07%
Industry Median 1.56%
Annualized payout
0.96
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+11.84%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jan 20, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.26 / 0.26
Revenue / Forecast
2.03B / 2.04B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

FAST Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Fastenal (FAST) Stock Price Today?

The Fastenal stock price today is 46.34

What Stock Exchange Does Fastenal Trade On?

Fastenal is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Fastenal?

The stock symbol for Fastenal is "FAST."

Does Fastenal Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Fastenal dividend yield is 2.07%.

What Is the Fastenal Market Cap?

As of today, Fastenal market cap is 53.20B.

What Is Fastenal's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Fastenal EPS (TTM) is 1.09.

When Is the Next Fastenal Earnings Date?

Fastenal will release its next earnings report on Apr 13, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is FAST a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Fastenal Stock Split?

Fastenal has split 9 times.

How Many Employees Does Fastenal Have?

Fastenal has 21602 employees.

What is the current trading status of Fastenal (FAST)?

As of Feb 04, 2026, Fastenal (FAST) is trading at a price of 46.34, with a previous close of 44.80. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 44.73 to 46.51, while its 52-week range spans from 35.30 to 50.63.

What Is Fastenal (FAST) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Fastenal is USD44.53, with a high estimate of USD52 and a low estimate of USD38. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 4 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an -3.90% Downside potential.

What Is the FAST Premarket Price?

FAST's last pre-market stock price is 44.73. The pre-market share volume is 5,280.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.07, or -0.16%.

What Is the FAST After Hours Price?

FAST's last after hours stock price is 46.38, the stock has decreased by 0.04, or 0.09%.
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