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Fastenal Companystock Industrials

Industrial Distribution

$44.8814.34%Current Market Mood:Neutral

Market Mood

Price Range (1Y)

$38.97$50.63

Current: $44.88

Idea: EMA

1Y Return

+24.5%

Sharpe 3Y

0.89

Market Comparison

vs Industrials Sector & Industrial Distribution Industry

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+14.34%

1Y Performance

Industrials

Sector 1Y

Industrial Distribution

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Fundamentals

Updated daily after market close

P/E ratio39.74Forward 37.17

EPS (TTM)$1.1313.8% YoY

Profit margin15.4%INDUSTRIALS

Market cap$51.56BLarge cap

Wall Street coverage

$46.49median target· current $33.37 (+39.3%)18 analysts

Via 3rd party. Not a recommendation or advice by The Balanced Investor Club. See disclaimer.

Valuation

Forward P/E: 37.17
PEG ratio: 3.24
P/B: 12.92
P/S (TTM): 6.11
EV/EBITDA: 27.29

Profitability & growth

ROE (TTM): 33.8%
Operating margin: 20.3%
Revenue growth YoY: 12.4%
Dividend yield: 2.0%
Beta: 0.84

Last earnings

Apr 13, 2026 · Estimate $0.30 · Reported $0.30

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News & Sentiment

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About Fastenal Company

Company profile

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.

Classification

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Distribution
Exchange: NASDAQ
Country: USA
Currency: USD

Company profile

HQ: 2001 THEURER BOULEVARD, WINONA, MN
Fiscal year end: December
Latest quarter: Mar 31, 2026

Market cap$51.56B

Shares outstanding$1.15B

52W high$49.83

52W low$38.24

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Overview

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Market Comparison

Fundamentals

Wall Street coverage

Valuation

Profitability & growth

News & Sentiment

As annual meetings go virtual, Fastenal still makes it personal

Fastenal Stock Is Up 9% Over the Past Year. Here’s What Investors Should Expect Next

Global Industrial (GIC) Q1 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look For

Fastenal Company $FAST Shares Sold by Wilkins Investment Counsel Inc.

Provident Trust Co. Sells 222,767 Shares of Fastenal Company $FAST

Danske Bank A S Has $24.61 Million Stock Holdings in Fastenal Company $FAST

Assessing Fastenal (FAST) Valuation After Recent Share Price Softness And Strong Long Term Returns

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts

Is It Time To Reconsider Fastenal (FAST) After Strong Multi Year Share Gains

FAST SEC Filings - Fastenal Co 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K Forms

Keybank National Association OH Boosts Stake in Fastenal Company $FAST

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Short Interest Up 13.7% in April

McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Rental Profitability Narratives

Fastenal shares drop despite meeting estimates as growth outlook softens

Fastenal Co. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Mcdonald Capital Investors Inc. CA Lowers Stock Position in Fastenal Company $FAST

Fastenal Co. Stock (US3119001044): Q1 2026 Earnings Release Expected Today

W.W. Grainger, Inc. $GWW Shares Acquired by UBS Group AG

[SCHEDULE 13G] FASTENAL CO Passive Investment Disclosure (>5%)

Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) holders back employee and director stock plans

About Fastenal Company

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Market Comparison

Fundamentals

Wall Street coverage

Valuation

Profitability & growth

News & Sentiment

As annual meetings go virtual, Fastenal still makes it personal

Fastenal Stock Is Up 9% Over the Past Year. Here’s What Investors Should Expect Next

Global Industrial (GIC) Q1 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look For

Fastenal Company $FAST Shares Sold by Wilkins Investment Counsel Inc.

Provident Trust Co. Sells 222,767 Shares of Fastenal Company $FAST

Danske Bank A S Has $24.61 Million Stock Holdings in Fastenal Company $FAST

Assessing Fastenal (FAST) Valuation After Recent Share Price Softness And Strong Long Term Returns

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts

Is It Time To Reconsider Fastenal (FAST) After Strong Multi Year Share Gains

FAST SEC Filings - Fastenal Co 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K Forms

Keybank National Association OH Boosts Stake in Fastenal Company $FAST

W.W. Grainger, Inc. (NYSE:GWW) Short Interest Up 13.7% in April

McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Rental Profitability Narratives

Fastenal shares drop despite meeting estimates as growth outlook softens

Fastenal Co. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Mcdonald Capital Investors Inc. CA Lowers Stock Position in Fastenal Company $FAST

Fastenal Co. Stock (US3119001044): Q1 2026 Earnings Release Expected Today

W.W. Grainger, Inc. $GWW Shares Acquired by UBS Group AG

[SCHEDULE 13G] FASTENAL CO Passive Investment Disclosure (>5%)

Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) holders back employee and director stock plans

About Fastenal Company

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Company profile

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