STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$1.48
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$1.56
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
2.15%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
1.94%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Nov 25, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Oct 28, 2025
2.27 %
79.80
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | 0.22 | Oct 28, 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 0.22 | Jul 29, 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 0.44 | Apr 25, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | May 23, 2025 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 0.43 | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 0.39 | Oct 25, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 0.39 | Jul 26, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 0.39 | Apr 24, 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | May 23, 2024 |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 0.39 | Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 01, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 0.38 | Dec 05, 2023 | Dec 06, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 0.35 | Oct 25, 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 | Nov 24, 2023 |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 0.35 | Jul 26, 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Apr 12, 2023 | 0.35 | Apr 26, 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | May 25, 2023 |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 0.35 | Feb 01, 2023 | Feb 02, 2023 | Mar 02, 2023 |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 0.31 | Oct 26, 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 0.31 | Jul 26, 2022 | Jul 27, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 0.31 | Apr 26, 2022 | Apr 27, 2022 | May 25, 2022 |
| Jan 18, 2022 | 0.31 | Feb 01, 2022 | Feb 02, 2022 | Mar 02, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | 2:1 | +0.02% | -0.34% |
| May 23, 2019 | 2:1 | -0.86% | -2.03% |
| May 23, 2011 | 2:1 | -0.84% | -0.74% |
| Nov 14, 2005 | 2:1 | -1.20% | -2.00% |
| May 13, 2002 | 2:1 | -2.28% | +1.95% |
| Mar 30, 1995 | 2:1 | -0.65% | +0.65% |
| Mar 31, 1992 | 2:1 | -1.52% | +4.03% |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 2:1 | -0.74% | +1.49% |
| Sep 19, 1988 | 3:2 | 0 | +2.86% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fastenal Company (FAST) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Fastenal Company is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is FAST's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. FAST's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 2.15.
When did FAST last pay a dividend?
FAST last paid dividends on 2025-11-25, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-10-28.
When was the last time FAST stock split?
FAST stock split took place on 22-05-2025.
How did FAST's stock split work?
Its last split took place on May 22, 2025, when Fastenal Company went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 FAST share(s).