Implied Volatility Surging for Fastenal Stock Options
Investors need to pay close attention to FAST stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Zacks Investment Research7/29/2026Neutral
FAST
Fastenal CompanyNASDAQINDUSTRIALSINDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$55.19B
P/E Ratio
41.11
EPS
$1.17
Beta
0.71
52W High
$49.55
52W Low
$38.34
50-Day MA
$45.85
200-Day MA
$44.22
Dividend Yield
1.93%
Profit Margin
15.40%
Forward P/E
38.17
PEG Ratio
3.45
About Fastenal Company
Fastenal Company is an American company based in Winona, Minnesota. Fastenal's service model centers on approximately 3,200 in-market locations, each providing custom inventory, and a dedicated sales team to support local businesses. Fastenal offers companies supply chain solutions that help business reduce inventory touches, and supply chain waste.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $8.75B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $3.91B |
| EBITDA | $1.95B |
| Operating Margin | 21.00% |
| Return on Equity | 34.30% |
| Return on Assets | 21.50% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $7.62 |
| Book Value | $3.55 |
| Price-to-Book | 13.44 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 6.31 |
| EV/Revenue | 6.28 |
| EV/EBITDA | 28.02 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 14.60% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 14.70% |
| Shares Outstanding | $1.15B |
| Float | $1.14B |
| % Insiders | 0.09% |
| % Institutions | 90.16% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
27.17%
HV 20-Day
26.36%
HV 30-Day
24.82%
HV 60-Day
22.35%
HV Rank
59.1%
Volatility is currently expanding
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($47.84 target)
5
Buy7
Hold2
Sell3
Strong SellLatest News
Don't Overlook Fastenal (FAST) International Revenue Trends While Assessing the Stock
Evaluate Fastenal's (FAST) reliance on international revenue to better understand the company's financial stability, growth prospects and potential stock price performance.
Zacks Investment Research7/22/2026Positive
Your Dividend Calendar for July 27–31: 10 Stocks and the Last Day to Buy Each One
This week is a payday cluster. Ten names in this coverage list all go ex-dividend between Tuesday, July 28 and Friday, July 31, 2026, which means the window to buy in and still capture the upcoming payment is short.
24/7 Wall Street7/22/2026Positive
Is FAST Stock Too Expensive as Growth and Margins Send Mixed Signals?
Fastenal's growth and execution support its premium valuation, but margin pressure and a rich multiple leave investors with less room for error.
Zacks Investment Research7/21/2026Negative
FAST Trends to Watch as Digital Tools Reshape Industrial Demand Ahead
Fastenal's digital tools and contract growth are reshaping industrial distribution, but margin pressure and rising costs remain key trends to watch.
Zacks Investment Research7/21/2026Negative
Fastenal Stock Outlook 2026 as Digital Gains Lift Industrial Sales
FAST is extending industrial sales growth through contract wins and digital tools, while margin pressure and valuation remain key investor considerations.
Zacks Investment Research7/21/2026Positive
5 High Dividend Yield Stocks to Buy for a Stable Portfolio in 2H 2026
FAST, GD, UNH, TXRH and DGX are five stocks that combine long records of uninterrupted payouts with stable earnings and solid cash flow.
Zacks Investment Research7/21/2026Positive
Don't Overlook Fastenal (FAST) International Revenue Trends While Assessing the Stock
Examine the evolution of Fastenal's (FAST) overseas revenue trends and their effects on Wall Street's forecasts and the stock's prospects.
Zacks Investment Research7/20/2026Neutral
Dividend Announcements: July 4-10, 2026
In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. Eight dividend growth stocks announced increases, with PNC delivering the largest raise of 17.6%. MRSH stands out for high quality and a safe 37% payout ratio, while the stock trades 11% below fair value. FAST extended its 28-year dividend growth streak with an 8.3% increase but trades at a 13% premium to fair value.
Seeking Alpha7/16/2026Neutral
Fastenal Company (FAST) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Fastenal Company (FAST) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha7/14/2026Neutral
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Data last updated: 7/29/2026