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Fastenal (FAST)
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FAST Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$61.36 - $84.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume688.17K
Average Volume (3M)3.14M
Market Cap
$45.76B
Enterprise Value$41.56B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$255.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$485.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)39.9
Beta0.80
Next Earnings
Apr 11, 2025EPS Estimate
0.51Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jan 31, 2025Dividend Yield2%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.00
Shares Outstanding573,451,100
10 Day Avg. Volume3,919,972
30 Day Avg. Volume3,138,280
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio22.98
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)6.08
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)40.50
P/FCF Ratio40.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.91
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.22
Enterprise Value/Ebitda25.30
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$79.00Price Target Upside-1.00% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
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Fastenal Company News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Fastenal Grapples with Climate Change Risks and Regulatory Challenges
PremiumCompany Announcements
Fastenal’s Earnings Call: Mixed Sentiments and Strategic GrowthPremiumCompany Announcements
Fastenal Reports Modest Growth Amidst Challenges---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market ShareOptimism around market share improving in 2025 is contributing positively to Fastenal's outlook.
Sales GrowthFebruary daily sales came in at +5.0% year-over-year, better than expected, indicating growth.
Bears Say
Industrial ActivitySoft industrial activity will limit EPS upside and multiple expansion.
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Ownership Overview
0.18% Insiders
20.39% Mutual Funds
14.75% Other Institutional Investors
33.04% 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’s price range in the past 12 months?
Fastenal lowest stock price was $61.36 and its highest was $84.88 in the past 12 months.
What is Fastenal’s market cap?
Fastenal’s market cap is $45.76B.
When is Fastenal’s upcoming earnings report date?
Fastenal’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 11, 2025 which is in 30 days.
How were Fastenal’s earnings last quarter?
Fastenal 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 overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Fastenal’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Fastenal pay dividends?
Fastenal pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.597 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2%. See more information on Fastenal dividends here
What is Fastenal’s EPS estimate?
Fastenal’s EPS estimate is 0.51.
How many shares outstanding does Fastenal have?
Fastenal has 573,451,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Fastenal’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Fastenal 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?
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:
$79.00 (-1.00% Downside)
$79.00 (-1.00% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FAST Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 70.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.90%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
33.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Fastenal
Incorporated in 1967, Fastenal Co. is a Minnesota-based company, which is engaged in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies. It offers fasteners, and related industrial and construction supplies under the Fastenal name.
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FAST Company Deck
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FAST Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
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
$79.00
▼(-1.00% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering FAST
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
3/4 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+5.80%
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