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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)8.11M
Market Cap
$52.20B
Enterprise Value$55.49K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$204.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$441.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)37.9
Beta0.52
Next Earnings
Oct 14, 2026EPS Estimate
0.33Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.06%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.18
Shares Outstanding1,147,497,600
10 Day Avg. Volume10,124,705
30 Day Avg. Volume8,111,492
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.65
Price to Book (P/B)11.68
Price to Sales (P/S)5.62
P/FCF Ratio43.84
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$48.80Price Target Upside6.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)1.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.24B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High ProfitabilitySustained high gross and operating margins indicate durable pricing power and efficient distribution. This margin profile supports strong free cash generation, funds reinvestment, and shareholder returns even if top-line growth moderates, underpinning long-term earnings resilience.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage gives the company flexibility to invest in distribution hubs, devices and automation, absorb cyclical pressures, or pursue opportunistic M&A without stressing covenants. This conservatism materially reduces solvency risk and preserves optionality over multiple cycles.
Onsite & Recurring Revenue ModelGrowth in contracted, high-spend customer sites reflects durable, recurring consumption and deeper wallet share. Onsite/managed inventory and vending reduce customer churn and increase transaction frequency, supporting predictable revenue and long-term customer stickiness.
Bears Say
Gross Margin HeadwindsOngoing price-versus-cost pressure compresses incremental margins and slows profit-dollar conversion from sales growth. If price-cost neutrality takes longer, the company must rely on SG&A leverage or productivity to protect operating margins, creating execution risk to sustain returns.
Free Cash Flow VolatilityLarge swings in free cash flow and quarter-to-quarter cash conversion (driven by working-capital timing) reduce visibility on funding for capex, dividends and buybacks. Higher near-term investment needs amplify sensitivity, complicating long-term capital allocation planning.
Mature/slower Revenue GrowthA more mature growth profile limits organic upside and raises reliance on share gains, cross-sell and device adoption for incremental growth. With slower top-line expansion, sustaining EPS and ROIC improvement depends increasingly on margin or productivity gains rather than revenue leverage.
Fastenal Company News
FAST FAQ
What was Fastenal’s price range in the past 12 months?
Fastenal lowest stock price was $38.97 and its highest was $50.63 in the past 12 months.
What is Fastenal’s market cap?
Fastenal’s market cap is $52.20B.
When is Fastenal’s upcoming earnings report date?
Fastenal’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 14, 2026 which is in 85 days.
How were Fastenal’s earnings last quarter?
Fastenal released its earnings results on Jul 14, 2026. The company reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.329 by $0.001.
Is Fastenal overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Fastenal’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Fastenal pay dividends?
Fastenal pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.26 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.06%. See more information on Fastenal dividends here
What is Fastenal’s EPS estimate?
Fastenal’s EPS estimate is 0.33.
How many shares outstanding does Fastenal have?
Fastenal has 1,147,497,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Fastenal’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Fastenal reported an EPS of $0.33 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.329. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.784%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Fastenal?
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:
$48.80 (6.60% Upside)
$48.80 (6.60% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
FAST Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
1.22%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Fastenal
Fastenal Company, along with its associated entities, operates as a global wholesale supplier of industrial and construction materials, with significant operations throughout North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and other international markets. Branded as Fastenal, the company offers a comprehensive range of fasteners, such as threaded bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and washers, which are vital for manufacturing processes, building developments, and equipment servicing. Beyond fasteners, its product catalog extends to diverse hardware and miscellaneous items like pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire ropes, strut products, and rivets, along with their related accessories. Fastenal serves a wide array of clients, including original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and operations departments within the manufacturing sector, and various non-residential construction contractors spanning general, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, and road construction. Its customer base further encompasses agricultural businesses, transportation services (trucking, railroads), mining operations, educational institutions, retail establishments, the oil and gas exploration, production, and refinement industries, and governmental bodies at federal, state, and local levels. The company distributes its offerings through an extensive network of 3,209 in-market facilities and 15 major distribution centers. Established in 1967, Fastenal Company's corporate headquarters are located in Winona, Minnesota.
FAST 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)
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Ownership Overview
0.09% Insiders
21.56% Mutual Funds
1.19% Other Institutional Investors
43.12% Public Companies and Individual Investors










