Fastenal Company (FAST)
NASDAQ: FASTConsumer DiscretionaryRETAIL: Building MaterialsUSD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 50.54 +0.10%
FAST stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $57.94B
- P/E (TTM)
- 43.15
- Forward P/E
- 36.06
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.17
- Dividend yield
- 1.82% ($0.92)
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 28, 2026
- 52-week range
- 38.97 – 52.92
- Day range
- 49.55 – 50.82
- Volume / Avg
- 6.76M / 7.50M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 1.15B
- Next earnings
- Oct 14, 2026
52-week range
FAST stock today
Fastenal (FAST) closed at $50.49 on Oct 8, up 1.32% (+$0.66), versus the S&P 500's 0.47% decline. At this level, FAST sits near the top of its 52-week range of $38.97 to $52.92: 4.6% below the high, set on Aug 11, 2026 and 29.6% above the low. FAST is up 24.2% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 5.0%.
At 43.2x trailing earnings, Fastenal trades above the peer-group median of 23.5x. Its forward P/E of 36.1x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 14 before the market opens; analysts expect EPS of $0.34. Fastenal pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share, a 1.82% yield at the current price.
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About Fastenal
Company profileFastenal 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.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- RETAIL: Building Materials
- CEO
- Mr. Jeffery Michael Watts
- Headquarters
- Winona, MN
- Employees
- 22,230
- IPO year
- 1987
- Website
- fastenal.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Fastenal generated $8.20 billion in revenue, up 8.7% from fiscal 2024, its 16th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $1.26 billion (+9.4% year over year), for a net margin of 15.3% versus a median of 15.4% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 45.0% (down from 45.1%) and operating margin 20.2%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8.20B | $7.55B | $7.35B | $6.98B | $6.01B |
| Growth | +8.67% | +2.71% | +5.24% | +16.13% | +6.44% |
| Net income | $1.26B | $1.15B | $1.16B | $1.09B | $925.00M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.09 | $1.00 | $1.01 | $1.89 | $1.60 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (18 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$48.84-3.27%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 6
- Hold 7
- Sell 2
- Strong sell 3
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 14, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.34
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 16, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.33 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.92
- Dividend yield
- 1.82%
- Last payment
- $0.26
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 28, 2026
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Fastenal peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHWSherwin-Williams Company (The) | 321.03 | +1.91% | $77.93B | vs FAST |
| TSCOTractor Supply Company | 33.48 | +2.95% | $17.44B | vs FAST |
| QXOQXO Inc. | 11.12 | -1.68% | $11.54B | vs FAST |
| LOWLowe's Companies Inc. | 188.85 | +4.03% | $105.96B | vs FAST |
| BLDRBuilders FirstSource Inc. | 53.81 | +0.49% | $5.79B | vs FAST |
| FNDFloor & Decor Holdings Inc. | 46.50 | +1.48% | $4.95B | vs FAST |
| BCCBoise Cascade L.L.C. | 74.22 | +1.78% | $2.59B | vs FAST |
| ASPNAspen Aerogels Inc. | 5.63 | -2.60% | $467.23M | vs FAST |
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Fastenal stock FAQ
What is Fastenal's stock price today?
FAST last traded at $50.49 as of Oct 8, 4:00 PM EDT, up 1.32% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Fastenal pay a dividend?
Yes. Fastenal pays $0.92 per share annually, a 1.82% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.26 had an ex-dividend date of Jul 28, 2026.
When is Fastenal's next earnings date?
Fastenal is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.34.
What is FAST's P/E ratio?
FAST trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 43.15 and a forward P/E of 36.06, compared with a median of 23.5 for its closest peers.
Is Fastenal in the S&P 500?
Yes. Fastenal (FAST) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Fastenal's CEO?
Mr. Jeffery Michael Watts is the chief executive officer of Fastenal Company, which has about 22,230 employees.
Has FAST ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent FAST stock split was a 2-for-1 split on May 22, 2025, one of 9 splits on record.