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FASTENAL CO

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πŸ† #266 by market capEarnings Oct 14US Equity
$50.07β–Ό $0.42 (βˆ’0.83%)
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14dβ–² 1.3%
30dβ–² 0.6%
ytdβ–² 24.7%
1yβ–² 2.4%
🏦Market Cap
$57.46B
Mid Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+12.5%
Healthy
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
44.7%
Healthy
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
13.2%
Healthy
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
6.6x
Fair
Otter Score
60
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$49.80 – $50.46
52-Week Range
$38.97 – $52.92
Volume
$3.53B
Avg Volume
$3.34B
Shares Outstanding
1.15B
Next Earnings
Dec 7, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$8.20B
Last Q Revenue
$2.39B
P/E Ratio
42.7
P/S Ratio
6.6x
EPS (TTM)
$1.18
Dividend Yield
1.83%
Dilution (1yr)
+0.1%

Why Investors Own FAST

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +19.9% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 30% gross margin and 29% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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FASTENAL CO

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$8.2Bβ–² +8.7% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
45.0%β–Ό βˆ’0.2% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$1.7Bβ–² +9.6% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$1.1Bβ–² +11.0% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
1.15Bβ–² +0.1% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$165Mβ–² +$65M YoY
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About FASTENAL CO

Fastenal Company, along with its associated entities, operates as a global wholesale supplier of industrial and construction materials, with significant operations throughout North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and other international markets. Branded as Fastenal, the company offers a comprehensive range of fasteners, such as threaded bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and washers, which are vital for manufacturing processes, building developments, and equipment servicing. Beyond fasteners, its product catalog extends to diverse hardware and miscellaneous items like pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire ropes, strut products, and rivets, along with their related accessories. Fastenal serves a wide array of clients, including original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and operations departments within the manufacturing sector, and various non-residential construction contractors spanning general, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, and road construction. Its customer base further encompasses agricultural businesses, transportation services (trucking, railroads), mining operations, educational institutions, retail establishments, the oil and gas exploration, production, and refinement industries, and governmental bodies at federal, state, and local levels. The company distributes its offerings through an extensive network of 3,209 in-market facilities and 15 major distribution centers. Established in 1967, Fastenal Company's corporate headquarters are located in Winona, Minnesota.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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πŸ’§Dilutionβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Overall Score
Fair
60/100

Analyst Price Target

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Average Target
$56.79
β–² +13.4% Upside
High Target$68.20
Low Target$52.60
Based on 26 analysts

Latest News & Updates

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The Motley FoolΒ·10h ago

If You'd Invested $10,000 in Fastenal at Its IPO, Here's What You'd Have Today

Fastenal's simple business model has created enormous shareholder wealth. Dividends added even more to Fastenal's long-term returns.

Business WireΒ·1d ago

Fastenal Company Announces Conference Call to Review 2026 Third Quarter Earnings

WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us') announced the date and time for its conference call to review 2026 third quarter results, as well as current operations. T

24/7 Wall StreetΒ·1d ago

Fastenal vs. Applied Industrial Technologies: Which Dividend Grower Is the Better Buy?

Both industrial distributors have rewarded shareholders for years, but one carries a payout ratio that leaves little cushion while the other sits below analyst targets with a cleaner growth story waiting to play out.

24/7 Wall StreetΒ·5d ago

5 Industrial Distributors With a Competitive Advantage Hiding in Plain Sight

Some distributors are so deeply wired into their customers' factories and procurement systems that a cheaper rival barely registers as a threat.

Defense WorldΒ·5d ago

Fastenal Company $FAST Shares Purchased by Envestnet Asset Management Inc.

Envestnet Asset Management Inc. raised its stake in Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) by 0.5% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The f

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·8d ago

Are Industrial Products Stocks Lagging Fastenal (FAST) This Year?

Here is how Fastenal (FAST) and Kubota Corp. (KUBTY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.