About Fastenal Co
- Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors
- Exchange: NASDAQ NMS - GLOBAL MARKET
- Country: US
- Website: https://www.fastenal.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 52-week range for FAST?
The 52-week high is $52.915 and the 52-week low is $38.97.
What is the P/E ratio for FAST?
The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio is 43.07.
What is the dividend yield for FAST?
The indicated annual dividend yield is 2.30%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE)?
The trailing twelve months (TTM) Return on Equity is 34.02%.
What is the Net Profit Margin?
The Net Profit Margin (TTM) is 15.45%.
What is the Price to Book (P/B) Ratio?
The annual Price to Book ratio stands at 11.68.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
Wall Street analyst consensus for FAST over the last few months:
Latest FAST News
Fastenal Likely To Report Higher Q3 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
Fastenal will report Q3 earnings Oct. 14, with analysts expecting EPS of $0.34 and revenue of $2.44B; analyst ratings remain mixed.
What You Need To Know Ahead of Fastenal's Earnings Release
Fastenal is gearing up to report its third-quarter results in October, and analysts are expecting a double-digit increase in earnings.
If You'd Invested $10,000 in Fastenal at Its IPO, Here's What You'd Have Today
This "boring" industrial stock turned $10,000 into $21.5 million.
Fastenal Company Announces Conference Call to Review 2026 Third Quarter Earnings
WINONA, Minn., September 28, 2026--Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us') announced the date and time for its conference call to review 2026 third quarter results, as well as current operations. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. central time.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Fastenal 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today
Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.72% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.36%. Currently, Fastenal has a market capitalization of $57.74 billion.
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Fastenal (FAST) Earned A Zacks Upgrade, Is The Stock Now Pricey?
Fastenal (FAST) just drew fresh attention after Zacks assigned the stock a Rank #2 rating, reflecting a stronger full year earnings outlook and a year-to-date return above the broader Industrial Products group. Recent trading tells a story of firm but cooling momentum for Fastenal. The share price has climbed 22.8% year to date and the 90 day share price return is 8.9%, while the 30 day share price return has slipped 3.1% as investors reassess risk and earnings expectations around the current...
Are Industrial Products Stocks Lagging Fastenal (FAST) This Year?
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Wolfe Research Assumes Fastenal at Underperform, Announces Price Target of $51
Wolfe Research analyst Nigel Coe assumes Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) with a Underperform rating and announces Price Target of $51.
All You Need to Know About Fastenal (FAST) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Fastenal (FAST) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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If You Invested $1000 In Fastenal Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today
Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.18% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.33%. Currently, Fastenal has a market capitalization of $56.23 billion.
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Is Fastenal Stock Underperforming the Dow?
Fastenal has lagged the broader market over the past year, while analysts remain neutral on the company’s future prospects.
Fastenal: Even 16% Earnings Growth Isn't Enough At 39x
Fastenal Q2 earnings: 14.7% revenue, and 15.9% EPS growth, but flat margins and a stretched 39x 2026E valuation. Click for more on FAST stock.
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights GWW, FAST, MSM, GIC and BOOM
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Is Fastenal (FAST) Stock Outpacing Its Industrial Products Peers This Year?
Here is how Fastenal (FAST) and Kubota Corp. (KUBTY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Recent Insider Transactions
| Date | Name | Shares Changed | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Papenfuss Donnalee Kathleen | -7,894 | - | - |
| 2026-08-13 | Papenfuss Donnalee Kathleen | -1,364 | - | - |
| 2026-08-13 | Papenfuss Donnalee Kathleen | -7,894 | $51.3841 | $405,626 |
| 2026-08-13 | Papenfuss Donnalee Kathleen | +7,894 | $19 | $149,986 |
| 2026-08-13 | Papenfuss Donnalee Kathleen | -1,364 | $51.4165 | $70,132 |
| 2026-08-13 | Papenfuss Donnalee Kathleen | +1,364 | $13.75 | $18,755 |
| 2026-08-13 | Ancius Michael J | -400 | - | - |
| 2026-08-10 | Ancius Michael J | -3,000 | - | - |
| 2026-08-10 | Ancius Michael J | -3,000 | $52 | $156,000 |
| 2026-08-10 | Ancius Michael J | +3,000 | $13.75 | $41,250 |
| 2026-08-05 | Heise Rita J. | -24,964 | - | - |
| 2026-08-05 | Heise Rita J. | -10,000 | - | - |
| 2026-08-05 | Heise Rita J. | -24,964 | $50.0544 | $1,249,558 |
| 2026-08-05 | Heise Rita J. | +24,964 | $19 | $474,316 |
| 2026-08-05 | Heise Rita J. | -10,000 | $50.0544 | $500,544 |
| 2026-08-05 | Heise Rita J. | +10,000 | $13 | $130,000 |
| 2026-07-28 | Ancius Michael J | -3,000 | - | - |
| 2026-07-28 | Ancius Michael J | -3,000 | $49 | $147,000 |
| 2026-07-28 | Ancius Michael J | +3,000 | $13.75 | $41,250 |
| 2026-04-24 | Ancius Michael J | -1,000 | - | - |
| 2026-04-24 | Ancius Michael J | +1,000 | $44.9 | $44,900 |
| 2026-03-05 | Wisecup Reyne K | -36,920 | - | - |
| 2026-03-05 | Wisecup Reyne K | -36,920 | $47.3435 | $1,747,922 |
| 2026-03-05 | Wisecup Reyne K | +36,920 | $13 | $479,960 |
| 2026-01-23 | SATTERLEE SCOTT | -15,964 | - | - |
| 2026-01-23 | SATTERLEE SCOTT | -15,964 | $44.1903 | $705,454 |
| 2026-01-23 | SATTERLEE SCOTT | +15,964 | $19 | $303,316 |
| 2026-01-02 | FLORNESS DANIEL L | +85,365 | - | - |
| 2026-01-02 | Tunnicliff Max Hughes | +28,841 | - | - |
| 2026-01-02 | Papenfuss Donnalee Kathleen | +13,719 | - | - |
| 2026-01-02 | Broersma Anthony Paul | +17,560 | - | - |
| 2026-01-02 | Quarshie Irene Ayeley | +15,258 | $8.52 | $129,998 |
| 2026-01-02 | Oas Noelle Joan | +17,560 | - | - |
| 2026-01-02 | HSU Hsenghung Sam | +16,431 | $8.52 | $139,992 |
| 2026-01-02 | Drazkowski William Joseph | +31,097 | - | - |
| 2026-01-02 | Watts Jeffery Michael | +60,975 | - | - |
| 2026-01-02 | Miller Charles S. | +35,670 | - | - |
| 2026-01-02 | Soderberg John Lewis | +24,390 | - | - |
| 2026-01-02 | Lisowski Sheryl Ann | +17,560 | - | - |
| 2026-01-02 | Heise Rita J. | +23,474 | $8.52 | $199,998 |
| 2026-01-02 | Eastman Stephen L. | +11,737 | $8.52 | $99,999 |
| 2026-01-02 | Ericson Brady D | +23,474 | $8.52 | $199,998 |
| 2026-01-02 | Ancius Michael J | +23,474 | $8.52 | $199,998 |
| 2026-01-02 | Jansen James C | +17,560 | - | - |
| 2026-01-02 | Nielsen Sarah N | +14,084 | $8.52 | $119,996 |
| 2026-01-02 | SATTERLEE SCOTT | +17,605 | $8.52 | $149,995 |
| 2026-01-02 | Wisecup Reyne K | +11,737 | $8.52 | $99,999 |
| 2026-01-02 | FLORNESS DANIEL L | +83,365 | - | - |
| 2025-12-12 | Ancius Michael J | -1,500 | - | - |
| 2025-12-12 | Ancius Michael J | +1,500 | $42.01 | $63,015 |
| 2025-11-19 | Nielsen Sarah N | +1,000 | $39.6 | $39,600 |
| 2025-11-18 | Ancius Michael J | -2,000 | - | - |
| 2025-11-18 | Ancius Michael J | +2,000 | $39.96 | $79,920 |
| 2025-11-17 | Johnson Daniel L. | +1,000 | $40.44 | $40,440 |
| 2025-11-13 | HSU Hsenghung Sam | +1,000 | $40.58 | $40,580 |
| 2025-11-13 | HSU Hsenghung Sam | +1,000 | $49.58 | $49,580 |
| 2025-11-12 | Eastman Stephen L. | +1,000 | $40.8161 | $40,816 |
| 2025-10-16 | HSU Hsenghung Sam | +1,000 | $42.45 | $42,450 |
| 2025-10-14 | Ancius Michael J | -2,000 | - | - |
| 2025-10-14 | Ancius Michael J | +2,000 | $43.195 | $86,390 |