/FAST
FAST Stock - Fastenal Company
Industrials|Industrial - DistributionNASDAQ
$42.35+0.02%
+$0.01 (+0.02%) • Dec 19
68
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.52
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).80
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.85
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+14.9%upside
Target: $48.66
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ENTRY ZONE$41.93 – $42.77
TARGET (TP)$48.67
STOP LOSS$38.96
RISK/REWARD1:1.9
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Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta0.88
52W High$50.63
52W Low$35.30
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.55B | $7.35B | $6.98B | $6.01B | $5.65B |
| Gross Profit | $3.40B | $3.35B | $3.22B | $2.78B | $2.57B |
| Gross Margin | 45.1% | 45.7% | 46.1% | 46.2% | 45.5% |
| Operating Income | $1.51B | $1.53B | $1.45B | $1.22B | $1.14B |
| Net Income | $1.15B | $1.16B | $1.09B | $925.00M | $859.10M |
| Net Margin | 15.2% | 15.7% | 15.6% | 15.4% | 15.2% |
| EPS | $1.00 | $1.01 | $0.95 | $0.80 | $0.75 |
Company Overview
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.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
5
33%
Hold / Neutral
9
60%
Sell / Underperform
1
7%
Analyst Consensus🔴 Bearish
5 Bullish10 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$60
Average Target
↑ 42.6% Upside
Now
$38
Low
$60
Average
$86
High
Based on 13 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 15th 2025 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | $52 |
| November 13th 2025 | Wolfe Research | Upgrade | Peer Perform | - |
| November 12th 2025 | Bernstein | Initiation | Underperform | $38 |
| October 8th 2025 | Barclays | Initiation | Equal Weight | $49 |
| August 21st 2025 | Northcoast | Initiation | Neutral | - |
| August 7th 2025 | Robert W. Baird | Upgrade | Outperform | $55 |
| April 3rd 2025 | Wolfe Research | Upgrade | Peer Perform | - |
| March 10th 2025 | William Blair | Upgrade | Outperform | - |
| December 11th 2024 | HSBC Securities | Downgrade | Reduce | $70 |
| December 11th 2024 | Stifel | Downgrade | Hold | $86 |
| November 13th 2024 | UBS | Resumed | Neutral | - |
| October 7th 2024 | BofA Securities | Initiation | Buy | $85 |
| September 6th 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Initiation | Equal Weight | $72 |
| September 15th 2023 | HSBC Securities | Initiation | Hold | $59 |
| July 13th 2023 | Stephens | Downgrade | Equal Weight | $60 |
Earnings History & Surprises
FASTBeat Rate
61%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
-9.0%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
11/5
2 met exactly
Latest EPS
$0.29
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+4.5%
$0.23vs$0.22
Q2 24
-50.9%
$0.26vs$0.53
Q3 24
-50.9%
$0.25vs$0.51
Q4 24
-49.3%
$0.26vs$0.51
Q1 25
-52.1%
$0.23vs$0.48
Q2 25
+0.0%
$0.26vs$0.26
Q3 25
+2.7%
$0.29vs$0.28
Q4 25
-2.4%
$0.29vs$0.30
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Jan 19, 2026 | $0.26 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | $0.30 | $0.29 | -2.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | $0.28 | $0.29 | +2.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 | $0.26 | $0.26 | +0.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Jan 17, 2025 | $0.48 | $0.23 | -52.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 | $0.51 | $0.26 | -49.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2024 | Jul 12, 2024 | $0.51 | $0.25 | -50.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2024 | Apr 11, 2024 | $0.53 | $0.26 | -50.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2024 | Jan 18, 2024 | $0.22 | $0.23 | +4.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | $0.25 | $0.26 | +4.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | $0.26 | $0.26 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q2 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 | $0.25 | $0.26 | +4.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Jan 19, 2023 | $0.21 | $0.22 | +4.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2022 | Oct 13, 2022 | $0.24 | $0.25 | +4.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Jul 13, 2022 | $0.25 | $0.25 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q2 2022 | Apr 13, 2022 | $0.22 | $0.23 | +4.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Jan 19, 2022 | $0.19 | $0.20 | +5.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Oct 12, 2021 | $0.20 | $0.21 | +5.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2021 | Jul 13, 2021 | $0.20 | $0.21 | +5.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
Jefferies Upgrades Fastenal to Buy, Raises Price Target to $52
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 15, 2025, 04:04 PM•Also:
Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Fastenal, Lowers Price Target to $44
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 13, 2025, 08:20 PM•Also:
Wolfe Research Downgrades Fastenal to Underperform, Announces $43 Price Target
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 13, 2025, 01:05 PM
Fastenal Becomes Preferred Maintenance, Repaid, Operations Supply Partner Of Edmonton Oilers For Rogers Place Under Sign Agreement
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 12, 2025, 09:23 PM
Bernstein Initiates Coverage On Fastenal with Underperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $38
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 12, 2025, 01:02 PM
Fastenal Appoints Max Tunniclif CFO, Effective Nov. 10
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 3, 2025, 09:12 PM
J.B. Hunt tops weekly industrial gainers while Fastenal bleeds after Q3 results
➖ NeutralSeeking Alpha•Oct 18, 2025, 03:03 PM•Also:
Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Fastenal, Lowers Price Target to $45
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 14, 2025, 03:04 PM•Also:
Fastenal shares are trading lower after the company announced mixed Q3 financial results.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 13, 2025, 12:47 PM
Fastenal Q3 EPS $0.29 Misses $0.30 Estimate, Sales $2.133B Beat $2.129B Estimate
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 13, 2025, 10:51 AM
Fastenal Says In Q3 Of 2025, We Did Not Repurchase Any Shares Of Our Common Stock
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 10, 2025, 08:25 PM
Barclays Initiates Coverage On Fastenal with Equal-Weight Rating, Announces Price Target of $49
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 8, 2025, 11:51 AM•Also:
Fastenal falls after August daily sales growth rate declined from July
📉 NegativeSeeking Alpha•Sep 5, 2025, 03:53 PM
JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Fastenal, Raises Price Target to $46
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Sep 4, 2025, 01:50 PM•Also:
Frequently Asked Questions about FAST
What is FAST's current stock price?
Fastenal Company (FAST) is currently trading at $42.35 per share. The stock has moved +0.02% today.
What is the analyst price target for FAST?
The average analyst price target for FAST is $48.67, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Fastenal Company in?
Fastenal Company operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Industrial - Distribution industry. The company is traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
What is FAST's market cap?
Fastenal Company has a market capitalization of $48.61 billion, making it a large-cap company.
Does FAST pay dividends?
No, Fastenal Company does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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