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Fastenal Company (FAST)
$47.02+0.87 (+1.89%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally.
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The Narrative
Fastenal Company in the Industrials sector is trading at $47.02 with a market capitalization of $53.6B. Wall Street consensus targets $47.84 (13 analysts), implying a +1.7% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 7% below its 52-week high of $50.63, remaining 7.0% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 8/9 indicates strong financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side consensus broadly in line with current price
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.20B↑ | $2.03B↓ | $2.13B↑ | $2.08B↑ | $1.96B |
| Gross Profit | $982.90M↑ | $898.70M↓ | $965.80M↑ | $942.80M↑ | $883.90M |
| Operating Income | $447.60M↑ | $384.30M↓ | $441.50M↑ | $436.10M↑ | $393.90M |
| Net Income | $339.80M↑ | $294.00M↓ | $335.50M↑ | $330.30M↑ | $298.70M |
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Fundamentals
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 su...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$53.56B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.96%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
32.58%
Volume
Today's trading volume
5.08M
Recent News
Fastenal (FAST) Lifts Third Quarter Dividend As Payout Outlook Improves
Fastenal's board declared a higher third quarter cash dividend, highlighting a focus on income returns for shareholders. The company linked the dividend decision to operating momentum supported by industrial activity and market share gains. Analysts have pointed to potential improvements in dividend payout ratios as this operating momentum continues to support cash generation. Fastenal, traded on NasdaqGS:FAST, is drawing fresh attention from income focused investors after this dividend...
Fastenal Company (FAST) Gains from Reshoring Trends and AI Infrastructure Buildout
Brasada Capital Management, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The market landscape in the past quarter has been significantly influenced by the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), overshadowing other concerns like geopolitical conflicts. Currently, the AI boom is so substantial […]
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Don't Overlook Fastenal (FAST) International Revenue Trends While Assessing the Stock
Evaluate Fastenal's (FAST) reliance on international revenue to better understand the company's financial stability, growth prospects and potential stock price performance.
Fastenal (FAST) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Net sales hit $2.4B with 14.7% growth driven by larger customer gains.