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Fastenal Company (FAST)
NASDAQ:FAST
FAST Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$61.36 - $84.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume688.17K
Average Volume (3M)3.35M
Market Cap
$44.12B
Enterprise Value$41.56B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$255.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$485.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)37.3
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Apr 11, 2025EPS Estimate
0.52Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jan 31, 2025Dividend Yield2.14%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.00
Shares Outstanding573,451,100
10 Day Avg. Volume3,958,228
30 Day Avg. Volume3,352,311
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio22.98
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)5.68
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)37.90
P/FCF Ratio37.90
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.94
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.22
Enterprise Value/Ebitda25.30
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$78.00Price Target Upside1.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
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Fastenal Company News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Fastenal Company Highlights Strategic Initiatives in 2025
PremiumCompany Announcements
Fastenal Grapples with Climate Change Risks and Regulatory Challenges---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contract SigningsNew contract signings of customers with spending of $10,000/month is the main share gain driver.
International PerformanceFastenal saw the sharpest positive inflection in Canada, Mexico, and the rest of the world, signaling robust international production.
Sales GrowthFastenal's increased focus on 'key accounts' is expected to reaccelerate sales growth to double digits.
Bears Say
Non-Residential ImpactNon-residential remains a drag and worsened quarter over quarter.
Target ClarityThe presentation lacked specific targets for new contract signings, digital sales, and customer growth, which was seen as a negative aspect.
Tariff ImpactTariffs negatively impacting growth are a key risk to short-cycle recovery in the near term.
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Ownership Overview
0.18% Insiders
21.05% Mutual Funds
14.92% Other Institutional Investors
31.76% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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FAST FAQ
What was Fastenal Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Fastenal Company lowest stock price was $61.36 and its highest was $84.88 in the past 12 months.
What is Fastenal Company’s market cap?
Fastenal Company’s market cap is $44.12B.
When is Fastenal Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Fastenal Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 11, 2025 which is in 16 days.
How were Fastenal Company’s earnings last quarter?
Fastenal Company released its earnings results on Jan 17, 2025. The company reported $0.46 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.477 by -$0.017.
Is Fastenal Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Fastenal Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Fastenal Company pay dividends?
Fastenal Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.43 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.14%. See more information on Fastenal Company dividends here
What is Fastenal Company’s EPS estimate?
Fastenal Company’s EPS estimate is 0.52.
How many shares outstanding does Fastenal Company have?
Fastenal Company has 573,451,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Fastenal Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Fastenal Company reported an EPS of $0.46 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.477. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.749%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Fastenal Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FAST
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Fastenal Company Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$78.00 (1.38% Upside)
$78.00 (1.38% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FAST Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 70.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $5.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.74%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
33.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Fastenal Company
Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, North America, 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, which are used in manufactured products and construction projects, as well as in the maintenance and repair of machines. It also offers miscellaneous supplies and hardware, including pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire ropes, strut products, rivets, and related accessories. The company serves the manufacturing market comprising original equipment manufacturers; maintenance, repair, and operations; and non-residential construction market, which includes general, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, and road contractors. It also serves farmers, truckers, railroads, mining companies, schools, and retail trades; and oil exploration, production, and refinement companies, as well as federal, state, and local governmental entities. The company distributes its products through a network of 3,209 in-market locations and 15 distribution centers. Fastenal Company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.
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FAST Company Deck
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FAST Earnings Call
Q4 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflects a mixed sentiment with significant achievements in revenue growth among high-spending customer sites and eCommerce expansion. However, challenges are notable with declines in EPS, operating margin, and the impact of holiday shutdowns affecting sales growth. The sentiment is balanced with both positive and negative elements.Read More>---
FAST Net sales Breakdown
54.46% Branch
42.43% Onsite
3.12% Other
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FAST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$78.00
▲(1.38% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering FAST
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
1/4 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
-1.13%
reiterated a buy rating 9 days ago
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