Fastenal Stock Forecast
NASDAQ: FASTConsumer DiscretionaryRETAIL: Building MaterialsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
FAST analyst consensus
Consensus (18 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$48.84-1.99%
- 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.
What analysts say
According to 18 Wall Street analysts covering Fastenal (2026-10-07), 6 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 7 rate it a hold and 5 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "hold". The average 12-month price target is $48.84, with a high estimate of $59.00 and a low estimate of $39.90. The average target implies downside of 2.0% from the current price of $49.83.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 47.9%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for FAST.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 0 | 0% |
| Buy | 6 | 33% |
| Hold | 7 | 39% |
| Sell | 2 | 11% |
| Strong sell | 3 | 17% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $39.90 | -19.93% |
| Average target | $48.84 | -1.99% |
| High target | $59.00 | +18.40% |