Fastenal Company (FAST)

NASDAQ: FAST · Real-Time Price · USD
82.12
+1.41 (1.75%)
May 2, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
1.75%
Market Cap 47.11B
Revenue (ttm) 7.61B
Net Income (ttm) 1.15B
Shares Out 573.62M
EPS (ttm) 2.00
PE Ratio 41.06
Forward PE 36.87
Dividend $1.65 (2.01%)
Ex-Dividend Date Apr 25, 2025
Volume 2,678,292
Open 80.94
Previous Close 80.71
Day's Range 80.94 - 82.33
52-Week Range 61.36 - 84.88
Beta 1.04
Analysts Hold
Price Target 81.75 (-0.45%)
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]

Sector Industrials
Founded 1967
Employees 23,702
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FAST
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 9 analysts, the average rating for FAST stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $81.75, which is a decrease of -0.45% from the latest price.

Price Target
$81.75
(-0.45% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

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4 days ago - Seeking Alpha

The Big 3: FAST, COST, BRK/B

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5 days ago - Schwab Network

Fastenal Company Announces Two-For-One Stock Split

WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) ('Fastenal', the 'Company', 'we', 'our', or 'us') announced today that its board of directors approved a two-for-one stock split of the C...

11 days ago - Business Wire

Fastenal CEO on raising prices due to tariffs: The supply chain has become more expensive

Fastenal CEO Dan Florness joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the impact of President Trump's tariff policy, why he's raising prices as part of a new strategy to manage the impact of new tariffs, and more.

13 days ago - CNBC Television

Fastenal: Expensive But Strong Growth Prospects

Fastenal's shift from branch closures to expansion, creates strong growth outlook. Investments in FASTCrib and digital services enhance customer retention, increase margins, and expand Fastenal's TAM....

15 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Fastenal Company (FAST) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 11, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Dan Florness - CEO Jeffery Watts - President and Chief Sales Officer Holden Lewis - CFO...

23 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Fastenal Company Reports 2025 First 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...

23 days ago - Business Wire

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 ...

24 days ago - Business Wire

Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Fastenal Price Expectations Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

Fastenal Company FAST will release earnings results for the first quarter, before the opening bell on Friday, April 11.

24 days ago - Benzinga

Fastenal Company Announces Conference Call to Review 2025 First 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 ...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

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...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Fastenal: Promising Pick For Long-Term Investors Who Value Sustainability And Business Model Quality

I rate Fastenal as a buy due to its strong financial performance, high solvency, and nearly 10% annualized return over the past 3 years. Fastenal's diversified product portfolio, efficient operations,...

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Fastenal Company: Market Maybe Too Optimistic About Business Outlook

I am neutral on Fastenal Company due to near-term industrial sector challenges, potential margin compression, and slower growth in key segments like fastener sales. Despite positive 4Q24 earnings aspe...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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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...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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.

3 months ago - Benzinga

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.

3 months ago - Investopedia

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...

3 months ago - Business Wire

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.

3 months ago - Barrons

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.

3 months ago - Benzinga

The Setup: Taiwan Semi, Fastenal and UnitedHealth

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Other symbols: TSMUNH
3 months ago - CNBC Television

How To Earn $500 A Month From Fastenal Stock Ahead Of Q4 Earnings

Fastenal Company FAST will release its fourth-quarter financial results, before the opening bell, on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.

3 months ago - Benzinga

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 ...

4 months ago - Business Wire