Fastenal: Sustainable, Long-Term Attractive, Looking For An Effective Entry Point

Fastenal remains a benchmark of stability and an attractive long-term asset, warranting a reiterated buy rating. My proprietary 8-parameter model assigns FAST an 85/100, placing it in the A-tier for business quality.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 23, 2026

Why Is Fastenal (FAST) Up 3.1% Since Last Earnings Report?

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

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 19, 2026

Fastenal Company and RFK Racing Announce Body Guard Brand as Primary Focus of Partnership

WINONA, Minn. & CONCORD, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST), a leading distributor of industrial and construction supplies, is launching a significant evolution to its partnership with RFK Racing. The iconic Fastenal blue paint scheme will be replaced with the striking black and orange colors of their Body Guard brand, aiming to increase awareness and engagement with this essential line of safety products. "This change is more than just a new look; it's a strategic move to a.

Business Wire • Feb 9, 2026

Take the Zacks Approach to Beat the Markets: Hershey's, Fastenal, Kennametal in Focus

Zacks highlights strong gains from KMT, HSY and FAST as market rotation favors earnings stability and cash flow.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 9, 2026

Fastenal Company: Valuation Is Still High, And Earnings Could Miss Consensus Estimates

Fastenal Company remains a Hold as valuation at 36x forward earnings leaves little margin for error. January's daily sales strength is encouraging, but fading pricing power and slowing FMI device deployment raise red flags. Gross margin pressure and negative price/cost spread highlight the weakening ability to offset cost inflation through pricing.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 22, 2026

The Nuts and Bolts of Fastenal Earnings—And What Comes Next

Fastenal's NASDAQ: FAST second half of 2025 was impacted by macroeconomic headwinds and a downshift in analyst sentiment, which, while painful for investors, has now left its stock price in the buy zone.

MarketBeat • Jan 21, 2026

FAST Growth But High Priced: Fastenal Remains A Hold Following Q4 2025 Earnings

Fastenal (FAST) delivered strong double-digit sales growth and operating margin expansion by targeting larger, high-value customers and expanding contract signings. Despite gross margin contraction, FAST's shift to larger accounts is intentional, trading gross margin for operating leverage and higher-quality recurring revenue. Scenario analysis suggests current valuation requires near-flawless execution; even optimistic forecasts yield only modest total returns unless premium multiples persist.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 21, 2026

Fastenal: Dividend Aristocrat With A Moat-Worthy Business

Fastenal has delivered a 444% total return over 10 years, outperforming the S&P 500 and establishing itself as a reliable wealth compounder. FAST demonstrates strong fundamentals with double-digit sales and income growth, high margins, and a robust balance sheet supporting a growing dividend. Digital and managed inventory channels now drive 62% of FAST's sales, deepening customer integration and operational efficiency.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 21, 2026

Is This Dividend Stalwart Signaling a Tough Economy in 2026?

Fastenal ( NASDAQ:FAST ) reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings this morning, posting earnings per share of $0.26 on revenue of $2.03 billion.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 20, 2026

Fastenal shares move lower on Q4 revenue miss

Fastenal Co (NASDAQ:FAST) shares slipped almost 4% on Tuesday morning after the distributor of industrial and construction supplies reported fourth quarter results that met expectations on earnings but slightly missed on revenue. The company posted earnings per share of $0.26, matching analyst forecasts, and revenue of $2.03 billion, just below the $2.04 billion consensus estimate.

Proactive Investors • Jan 20, 2026