Fastenal Company (FAST)
| Market Cap | 43.92B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 7.55B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 1.15B |
| Shares Out | 573.42M |
| EPS (ttm) | 2.00 |
| PE Ratio | 38.22 |
| Forward PE | 35.38 |
| Dividend | $1.72 (2.25%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Volume | 1,231,852 |
| Open | 75.42 |
| Previous Close | 74.73 |
| Day's Range | 75.42 - 76.70 |
| 52-Week Range | 61.36 - 84.88 |
| Beta | 1.04 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 77.30 (+0.93%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 11, 2025 |
About FAST
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 an... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2024, Fastenal Company's revenue was $7.55 billion, an increase of 2.71% compared to the previous year's $7.35 billion. Earnings were $1.15 billion, a decrease of -0.38%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 11 analysts, the average rating for FAST stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $77.3, which is an increase of 0.93% from the latest price.
News
Fastenal Company to Host Investor Presentation
WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) (collectively referred to as 'Fastenal' or by terms such as 'we', 'our', or 'us') announced its intention to host an investor presentatio...
Fastenal: Promising Pick For Long-Term Investors Who Value Sustainability And Business Model Quality
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Fastenal Company (FAST) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript January 17, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Taylor Ranta - Accounting Manager Dan Florness - CEO Holden Lewis - CFO Conference Ca...
S&P 500 Gains 1%; Fastenal Posts Downbeat Earnings
U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the S&P 500 gaining around 1% on Friday.
Fastenal Stock Drops as 'Soft Manufacturing Environment' Hits Q4 Results
Shares of Fastenal (FAST) stumbled in premarket trading Friday after the industrial parts company's fourth-quarter results came in short of what analysts had expected.
Fastenal Company Reports 2024 Annual and Fourth Quarter Earnings
WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) (collectively referred to as 'Fastenal' or by terms such as 'we', 'our', or 'us'), a leader in the wholesale distribution of industrial a...
Manufacturing Earnings Are Coming. There's Reason for Hope.
For Fastenal's fourth quarter, Wall Street is looking for earnings per share of 48 cents from sales of $1.8 billion.
Fastenal Company Announces Cash Dividend
WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) (collectively referred to as 'Fastenal' or by terms such as 'we', 'our', or 'us') reported its board of directors declared a dividend of ...
Fastenal Gears Up For Q4 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts
Fastenal Company FAST will release its fourth-quarter financial results, before the opening bell, on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.
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Fastenal Company Announces Conference Call to Review 2024 Annual and Fourth Quarter Earnings
WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) (collectively referred to as 'Fastenal' or by terms such as 'we', 'our', or 'us') announced the date and time for its conference call to ...
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Fastenal Names New Executive Vice President of Strategy and Communications
WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) (herein 'Fastenal') has promoted Donnalee K. Papenfuss to the position of Executive Vice President of Strategy and Communications effect...
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Fastenal (FAST) shares were the top gainer in the S&P 500 Friday after the maker of fasteners and other industrial supplies reported increased revenue even as disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene cu...
Fastenal Company (FAST) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript October 11, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Taylor Ranta - Accounting Manager Dan Florness - CEO Holden Lewis - CFO Conference Ca...
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