5 Industrial Services Stocks to Consider Despite Industry Challenges

Despite a weak near-term outlook for the Zacks Industrial Services industry, GWW, FAST, MSM, GIC and BOOM are navigating the challenges effectively.

Zacks Investment Research • 16 hours ago

Is Fastenal (FAST) Stock Outpacing Its Industrial Products Peers This Year?

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

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 3, 2026

Best Dividend Aristocrats For September 2026

Dividend Aristocrats, tracked via NOBL, delivered a 12.9% YTD return, closely trailing SPY's 13.68%, with 29 Aristocrats outperforming SPY in 2026. Top 2026 performers include TGT (+73.04%), NUE (+55.64%), and BEN (+49.25%), highlighting strong sectoral momentum among select Aristocrats. Six Aristocrats announced dividend increases in the past month, pushing the group's average 2026 dividend growth rate to 4.30%, up from 4.10% last month.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 28, 2026

Can Fastenal's 17% Construction Growth Hold on Infrastructure Demand?

Fastenal Company FAST is gaining from stronger activity across construction markets, with infrastructure and data center projects emerging as important sources of demand. The company's construction sales grew approximately 17% in the second quarter of 2026, marking the second consecutive quarter of growth at this pace.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 27, 2026

Can Fastenal's 44.6% FMI Sales Mix Unlock More Operating Leverage?

FAST's FMI sales rise 16.4% to $1.08 billion and reach 44.6% of Q2 revenues, as automation and fixed-cost leverage support operating efficiency.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 21, 2026

Is Fastenal (FAST) Outperforming Other Industrial Products Stocks This Year?

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

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 18, 2026

Fastenal Stock Climbs 14% in a Month: Buy the High Now or Wait?

FAST stock's 14% rally reflects strong sales, technology gains and share growth, but margin and valuation pressures could limit upside.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 17, 2026

Fastenal (FAST) Up 15.1% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Fastenal (FAST) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 13, 2026

Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Growth Stocks For August 2026

I track a curated universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify timely, attractive entry points for long-term total return. The universe delivered a 10.44% YTD return through July, closely matching SPY but trailing SCHD, with several individual stocks significantly outperforming. Currently, 40 stocks in the universe offer a forward return estimate of at least 10%, with 25 appearing potentially undervalued based on free cash flow analysis.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 9, 2026

Insider Dumps 3,000 Shares of Well-Known Industrial Stock, According to Recent SEC Filing

The director disposed of 3,000 shares for ~$147,000 on July 28, 2026, as part of a same-day option exercise and liquidation. The transaction reduced the insider's total equity holdings by 4%, including the newly acquired shares from the option exercise.

The Motley Fool • Jul 31, 2026