Fastenal Company (FAST)
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- symbol FAST
- Rev/Share 6.9671
- Book/Share 3.3927
- PB 12.6713
- Debt/Equity 0.1328
- CurrentRatio 4.2586
- ROIC 0.2738
- MktCap 49344298764.0
- FreeCF/Share 0.8407
- PFCF 51.134
- PE 40.2317
- Debt/Assets 0.1011
- DivYield 0.0198
- ROE 0.3269
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | FAST | Barclays | -- | Equal Weight | -- | $49 | Oct. 8, 2025 |
| Initiation | FAST | Northcoast | -- | Neutral | -- | -- | Aug. 21, 2025 |
| Upgrade | FAST | Robert W. Baird | Neutral | Outperform | -- | $55 | Aug. 7, 2025 |
| Upgrade | FAST | Wolfe Research | Underperform | Peer Perform | -- | -- | April 3, 2025 |
| Upgrade | FAST | William Blair | Market Perform | Outperform | -- | -- | March 10, 2025 |
| Downgrade | FAST | HSBC Securities | Hold | Reduce | -- | $70 | Dec. 11, 2024 |
| Downgrade | FAST | Stifel | Buy | Hold | -- | $86 | Dec. 11, 2024 |
| Initiation | FAST | BofA Securities | -- | Buy | -- | $85 | Oct. 7, 2024 |
| Initiation | FAST | Morgan Stanley | -- | Equal Weight | -- | $72 | Sept. 6, 2024 |
News
3 Oversold Large-Caps That Look Ripe for a Rebound
Published: October 20, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Even in a market sitting near all-time highs, not every large-cap is keeping pace. A growing number of quality names have quietly slipped into oversold territory, creating fresh opportunities for investors with an appetite for risk.
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International Markets and Fastenal (FAST): A Deep Dive for Investors
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Review Fastenal's (FAST) international revenue performance and how it affects the predictions of financial analysts on Wall Street and the future prospects for the stock.
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Fastenal Company (FAST) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 13, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Dray Schreiber Jeffery Watts - President & Chief Sales Officer Sheryl Lisowski - Executive VP, Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer & Interim CFO Daniel Florness - CEO & Director Conference Call Participants David Manthey - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Ryan Merkel - William Blair & Company L.L.C.
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Fastenal Stock Down on Q3 Earnings & Sales Miss, Margins Up Y/Y
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
FAST posted higher Q3 sales and EPS year over year but missed estimates, sending its shares lower in pre-market trading.
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U.S. Stock Futures Jump to Start a New Week
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
U.S. Stock Futures Jump to Start a New Week.
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Compared to Estimates, Fastenal (FAST) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Although the revenue and EPS for Fastenal (FAST) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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Fastenal Stock Gaps Lower After Q3 Profit Miss
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative
Fastenal Co (NASDAQ:FAST) is down 5% to trade at $43.51 at last glance, after the company reported a third-quarter profit miss, while revenue was in line with expectations.
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Fastenal to Report Q3 Earnings: Here's What Investors Must Know
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Fastenal Company FAST is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2025 results on Oct. 13, before the opening bell. In the last reported quarter, its earnings per share (EPS) and net sales topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.6% and 0.9%, respectively.
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Insights Into Fastenal (FAST) Q3: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Fastenal (FAST), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended September 2025.
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Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Growth Stocks For October 2025
Published: October 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I track a universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify opportune investments based on valuation and future return potential. As of October 2, 2025, 22 stocks offer attractive future return estimates of at least 10%, with 15 appearing potentially undervalued by my Free Cash Flow model. Top-ranked stocks include MKTX, RMD, MPWR, RACE, and MSCI, each offering strong projected returns driven by yield, valuation upside, and EPS growth.
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3 Industrial Services Stocks to Buy as Industry Prospects Improve
Published: October 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Industrial Services industry has a promising near-term outlook, with stocks such as FAST, MSM and SCSC standing out as compelling portfolio additions.
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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Fastenal (FAST) is a Great Choice
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Does Fastenal (FAST) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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Are Industrial Products Stocks Lagging Fastenal (FAST) This Year?
Published: August 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Here is how Fastenal (FAST) and Gorman-Rupp (GRC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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SIEGY vs. FAST: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors interested in stocks from the Industrial Services sector have probably already heard of Siemens AG (SIEGY) and Fastenal (FAST). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
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Fastenal (FAST) Up 7.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Fastenal (FAST) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Stocks For August 2025
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
My investable universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks aims to identify attractive opportunities based on valuation and future return potential. Currently, 20 stocks offer an estimated future return of at least 10%, with 10 of these also appearing potentially undervalued by my Free Cash Flow model. Top highlighted stocks like MKTX, RACE, RMD, MSCI, and TTC combine strong free cash flow growth, attractive valuations, and double-digit return estimates.
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Fastenal (FAST) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Fastenal (FAST) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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ASHTY vs. FAST: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors looking for stocks in the Industrial Services sector might want to consider either Ashtead Group PLC (ASHTY) or Fastenal (FAST). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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Final Trades: Rocket Companies, Toll Brothers, Fastenal and the VIX
Published: July 22, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
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Fastenal (FAST) Reliance on International Sales: What Investors Need to Know
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Explore how Fastenal's (FAST) revenue from international markets is changing and the resulting impact on Wall Street's predictions and the stock's prospects.
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Embedded, Efficient, And Expensive: Fastenal's Growth Story With A Premium Tag
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Fastenal delivered strong Q2 results, driven by big-ticket customer growth, market share gains, and expanding digital sales footprint. Operating leverage from its digital solutions is boosting margins and keeping SG&A growth in check. Risks include a slowdown in new FMI device signings and elevated inventory.
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Fastenal Company: Premium Valuation Means No Room For Error
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Maintaining a Hold rating on Fastenal due to premium valuation—38.7x forward earnings leaves no margin of safety despite strong recent results. Self-help initiatives are driving sustained outperformance, with a turnaround in fasteners and accelerating national account wins supporting the growth thesis. Lingering macroeconomic weakness and a downward revision in FMI device guidance highlight real external headwinds that could limit near-term upside.
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Fastenal Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Upbeat Earnings
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
Fastenal Company FAST reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Monday.
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Fastenal Stock Rises as Company Kicks Off Busy Earnings Week With Solid Results
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Industrial supplier Fastenal (FAST) posted a solid earnings report early Monday, opening a busy week of earnings set to be dominated by big banks and tech giants like Netflix (NFLX),
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Fastenal Q2 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates, Stock Rises
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
FAST's second-quarter 2025 results reflect increased sales and improved gross profit margin, despite macro headwinds.
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Fastenal Q2: Growth Reaccelerates, But Consider Tariffs And Valuation
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Fastenal Company reported a solid growth reacceleration in Q2. The macroeconomic environment has remained subdued, making Fastenal's earnings especially strong. Tariffs could pressure margins increasingly after Q2. Fastenal's pricing power should be strong, but tariffs on China are still a considerable headwind. The stock is too expensive. I estimate FAST to have 36% downside to $27.9.
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Fastenal (FAST) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Fastenal (FAST) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.29 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.28 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.25 per share a year ago.
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Fastenal Kicks Off Busy Earnings Week With Solid Results
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
Industrial supplier Fastenal (FAST) posted a solid earnings report early Monday, opening a busy week of earnings set to be dominated by big banks and tech giants like Netflix (NFLX),
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Fastenal Company Reports 2025 Second Quarter Earnings
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) ('Fastenal', 'we', 'our', or 'us'), a leader in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Except for share and per share information, or as otherwise noted below, dollar amounts are stated in millions. All historical common stock share and per share information and stockholders' equity balances for all periods presented in this relea.
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Here's What You Must Know Ahead of Fastenal's Q2 Earnings Release
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
FAST eyes 12% EPS growth in Q2, with strong daily sales and margin gains likely to fuel another solid earnings report.
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About Fastenal Company (FAST)
- IPO Date 1987-08-20
- Website https://www.fastenal.com
- Industry Industrial - Distribution
- CEO Daniel L. Florness
- Employees 21339