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Fastenal Company (FAST)

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Key data on FAST

Market cap

$50.02B

EPS

1.13

P/E ratio

38.2

Price to sales

5.88

Dividend yield

2.203%

Beta

0.751436

Price on FAST

Previous close

$44

Today's open

$44

Day's range

$43.18 - $44

52 week range

$38.97 - $50.63

Profile about FAST

CEO

Daniel L. Florness

Employees

23702

Headquarters

Winona, MN

Exchange

Nasdaq Global Select

Shares outstanding

1.15B

Issue type

Common Stock

FAST industries and sectors

Industrials

Industrial Equipment Distributors

News on FAST

Fastenal (FAST) Down 2.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

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

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Zacks Investment Research • May 13, 2026

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LZ vs. FAST: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors with an interest in Industrial Services stocks have likely encountered both LegalZoom (LZ) and Fastenal (FAST). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Zacks Investment Research • May 7, 2026

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Portfolio Manager Reveals How Selling a 19-Bagger Too Early Changed His Investment Philosophy Forever

On a recent episode of The Compound and Friends hosted by Josh Brown, former Janus analyst Matt Ancrum told a story about how he'd made the correct call that Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST | FAST Price Prediction) stock would sell off, but by selling the position, the firm missed out on the stock's eventual 19x move.

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24/7 Wall Street • May 6, 2026

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Fastenal (FAST): The Quiet Compounder Nobody Talks About Is a Buy-and-Hold-Forever Stock

Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST | FAST Price Prediction) is a stock built to be owned for decades, because it sells the boring, essential consumables that keep American industry running, and it has quietly compounded capital through every cycle without ever asking for attention.

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24/7 Wall Street • May 7, 2026

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3 Dividend Aristocrats I'd Rather Own Than the S&P 500 Right Now

The S&P 500 is up nearly 13% in the middle of an enormous crisis, but you should never get too complacent with the current environment.

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24/7 Wall Street • Apr 30, 2026

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Fastenal Company (FAST) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript

Fastenal Company (FAST) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript

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Seeking Alpha • Apr 23, 2026

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SITE vs. FAST: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?

Investors with an interest in Industrial Services stocks have likely encountered both SiteOne Landscape (SITE) and Fastenal (FAST). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Zacks Investment Research • Apr 21, 2026

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Fastenal Company: Tariff Concerns On Top Of An Expensive Valuation

Fastenal Company remains a hold as strong demand and broad-based revenue growth are offset by persistent pricing and margin pressures. Q1 2026 saw 12.4% y/y revenue growth and double-digit EPS gains, but gross margin declined 47 bps due to unfavorable price/cost dynamics and transportation headwinds. Section 232 tariff changes increase cost pressure risk, likely prolonging margin challenges and complicating price realization efforts.

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Seeking Alpha • Apr 20, 2026

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Unlocking Fastenal (FAST) International Revenues: Trends, Surprises, and Prospects

Evaluate Fastenal's (FAST) reliance on international revenue to better understand the company's financial stability, growth prospects and potential stock price performance.

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Zacks Investment Research • Apr 17, 2026

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Fastenal Stock Slips After Earnings: 5 Reasons To Buy the Dip

Fastenal's NASDAQ: FAST stock price slipped after its Q1 2026 earnings report, opening a buying opportunity for investors. Five reasons investors should think fast and gobble up this opportunity include double-digit growth, strong margins, cash flow, capital returns, and sell-side support.

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MarketBeat • Apr 14, 2026

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