FAST Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of FAST?

Mr. Jeffery M. WattsExecutive Vice President of International SalesMs. Noelle Joan Oas J.D.Executive Vice President of HRJohn J. MilekVice President & Gen. CounselMr. Daniel L. FlornessPres, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorMs. Reyne K. WisecupSenior EVice President of HR & DirectorMs. Sheryl Ann LisowskiExecutive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & TreasurerMs. Ellen StoltsFinancial Reporting & Regulatory Compliance Mang.Ms. Noelle J.OasSenior EVice President of HRMr. Terry Modock OwenChief Operating OfficerMr. James C. JansenExecutive Vice President of ManufacturingMr. Jeffery Michael WattsChief Sales OfficerMr. William Joseph DrazkowskiExecutive Vice President of SalesMr. Holden LewisSenior EVice President & Chief Financial OfficerMr. Charles S. MillerSenior Executive Vice President of SalesMs. Noelle Joan OasSenior EVice President of HRMr. John Lewis SoderbergSenior Executive Vice President of Information Technology

NASDAQ : FAST

Fastenal

$44.53

-0.2348-0.52%

Open: 3:03 PM

61.32

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Stock Price Today

Fastenal Company (FAST) stock declined over -0.52%, trading at $44.53 on NASDAQ, down from the previous close of $44.76. The stock opened at $44.66, fluctuating between $44.50 and $44.93 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

44.76

Prev. Close

51.12B

Market Cap

44.5

Day Low

39.4

P/E Ratio

1.13

EPS (TTM)

2.08

Cash Flow per Share

44.66

Open

1.15B

Number of Shares

44.93

Day High

99.69%

Free Float in %

5.99

Book Value

2.05M

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
May 28, 2026	44.65	44.90	44.19	44.76	7.56M
May 27, 2026	44.45	44.98	44.32	44.82	7.66M
May 26, 2026	44.01	44.62	43.96	44.45	5.71M
May 22, 2026	43.53	44.00	43.23	43.94	5.58M
May 21, 2026	43.47	44.00	42.91	43.53	7.91M
May 20, 2026	43.57	44.13	43.18	43.68	8.84M
May 19, 2026	44.00	44.00	43.18	43.57	4.59M
May 18, 2026	43.43	44.25	43.36	44.00	6.3M
May 15, 2026	43.75	43.78	43.01	43.26	4.65M
May 14, 2026	43.89	44.15	43.48	43.98	5M
May 13, 2026	43.30	43.88	43.00	43.77	7.41M
May 12, 2026	43.48	43.80	42.97	43.32	4.5M
May 11, 2026	43.99	44.15	42.97	43.30	7.99M
May 08, 2026	44.39	44.61	43.88	44.17	4.36M
May 07, 2026	44.98	45.64	44.29	44.36	6.33M
May 06, 2026	44.80	45.41	44.57	44.71	10.77M
May 05, 2026	45.00	45.12	44.22	44.33	6.19M
May 04, 2026	44.63	45.12	44.56	44.88	6.28M
Apr 30, 2026	43.71	45.10	43.62	44.93	8.54M
Apr 29, 2026	44.23	44.59	43.64	43.71	6.2M

Contact Details

Winona, MN 55987-1500

United States

https://www.fastenal.com 507 454 5374

About Company

Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, North America, and internationally. It offers fasteners, and related industrial and construction supplies under the Fastenal name. The company's fastener products include threaded fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and related washers, which are used in manufactured products and construction projects, as well as in the maintenance and repair of machines. It also offers miscellaneous supplies and hardware, including pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire ropes, strut products, rivets, and related accessories. The company serves the manufacturing market comprising original equipment manufacturers; maintenance, repair, and operations; and non-residential construction market, which includes general, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, and road contractors. It also serves farmers, truckers, railroads, mining companies, schools, and retail trades; and oil exploration, production, and refinement companies, as well as federal, state, and local governmental entities. The company distributes its products through a network of 3,209 in-market locations and 15 distribution centers. Fastenal Company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.

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Company Overview

Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) closed at $44.53 USD, losing -$0.23 (-0.52%) from the previous close of $44.76. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $38.97 and $50.63. With a market capitalization of about $51.12 billion, Fastenal Company is classified as a large-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.74). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 7.47 million shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Winona, MN, Fastenal Company operates in the Industrials sector and the Industrial - Distribution industry. Led by CEO Daniel L. Florness, the company employs approximately 21,339 people and listed since August 20, 1987. Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, North America, and internationally.

Technical Performance

FAST has shown mixed momentum, gaining 2.21% over the past week and 0.38% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is up 6.2%. Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 -0.5%, SMA50 4.42%, SMA200 3.67%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 53.01 (neutral), while the ATR of 1.18 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -9.78% below its high and over 29.39% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 6.84 million shares is in line with the 3-month average of 7.38 million, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Fastenal Company trades at a P/E ratio of 39.5, slightly above the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 6.08 and a price-to-book ratio of 12.87 reflecting a rich premium to book value. The P/FCF stands at 44.11, also above market averages. Compared to sector medians, Fastenal Company P/S is trading rich, and the P/B is far higher than peers, underscoring the brand and earnings power premium investors assign to the stock.

Dividend & Fair Value

Fastenal Company last paid a dividend of 0.92 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 2.15%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $34.70. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Fastenal Company generated EPS of $1.09 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 7.95%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 9.0% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.30. The next quarter is forecast at $0.29. Next year's EPS is expected at $6.19. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 3 Strong Buy ratings, 1 Buy ratings, 11 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 8 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $55.00 to $38.00. The high target offers 22.88% upside. The low target suggests -15.1% downside. The mean target is $44.00. This offers -1.7% upside. Fastenal Company earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended April 13, 2026, missed forecasts by 0.44%. The prior quarter beat by 0.35%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -4.17% in January 17, 2025.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Fastenal Company has 1.15 billion shares outstanding. The public float is 1.14 billion shares, elevated short interest at 2.53% of float. This equals 25.45 million shares. The short ratio is 3.68 days. Institutional investors hold 87.47% of the float. Insiders own 0.17%. FLORNESS DANIEL L holds 565.04 thousand shares, SATTERLEE SCOTT has 50.00 thousand shares and Wisecup Reyne K has 40.00 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 52.88 thousand shares across 2 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Fastenal generated $7.55B in revenue, or $13.14 per share. Gross margin was 45.08%, operating margin 20.01%, and net profit margin 15.25%. Returns are exceptional, with ROA at 25.78% and ROE at 34.36%.
On valuation metrics, Fastenal trades at a P/E of 39.50, P/S of 6.08 and P/B of 12.87. The current ratio is 4.39 and quick ratio is 2.34. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 2.75 and cash conversion cycle is 166.77 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.11, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 3.17.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2024, Fastenal posted revenue of $7.55B, down slightly from $7.35B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $3.40B (margin 45.08%). Operating income was $1.51B (margin 20.0%). Net income was$1.15B (EPS $2.01).
The company ended the quarter with $221.30M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $535.00M, and net debt of $313.70M. Total assets were $4.46B, with equity of $3.35B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $1.43B, free cash flow of $1.26B, and capital expenditures of - $172.80M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Fastenal Company stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -0.36%, with price expected at $44.60 by June 11, 2026, within a range of $43.55 to $45.66 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 30.45%, reaching $58.39 by August 26, 2026, with a range of $56.24 to $60.76. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 16.85%, with price at $52.30 by May 28, 2027, within a range of $51.42 to $53.18.

Key Takeaways

Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) shares are flat 6.2% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Fastenal Company trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 39.5. Analyst sentiment is cautious, with the majority of ratings in Equal-Weight territory and a mean price target of $52.54, suggesting 17.38% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-0.36% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (30.45% over three months), and a longer-term gain (16.85% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Fastenal Company (FAST) stock price?

Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) stock price is $44.53 in the last trading session. During the trading session, FAST stock reached the peak price of $44.93 while $44.50 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in FAST stock occurred in the recent session was -0.52% while the dollar amount for the price change in FAST stock was - $0.23.

FAST's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed FAST is part of Industrial - Distribution industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector. Fastenal Company designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of FAST?

Mr. Jeffery M. Watts
Executive Vice President of International Sales
Ms. Noelle Joan Oas J.D.
Executive Vice President of HR
John J. Milek
Vice President & Gen. Counsel
Mr. Daniel L. Florness
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Ms. Reyne K. Wisecup
Senior EVice President of HR & Director
Ms. Sheryl Ann Lisowski
Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer
Ms. Ellen Stolts
Financial Reporting & Regulatory Compliance Mang.
Ms. Noelle J.Oas
Senior EVice President of HR
Mr. Terry Modock Owen
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. James C. Jansen
Executive Vice President of Manufacturing
Mr. Jeffery Michael Watts
Chief Sales Officer
Mr. William Joseph Drazkowski
Executive Vice President of Sales
Mr. Holden Lewis
Senior EVice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Charles S. Miller
Senior Executive Vice President of Sales
Ms. Noelle Joan Oas
Senior EVice President of HR
Mr. John Lewis Soderberg
Senior Executive Vice President of Information Technology

How FAST did perform over past 52-week?

FAST's closing price is 14.86% higher than its 52-week low of $38.97 where as its distance from 52-week high of $50.63 is -11.59%.

How many employees does FAST have?

Number of FAST employees currently stands at 21,339.

Link for FAST official website?

Official Website of FAST is: https://www.fastenal.com

How do I contact FAST?

FAST could be contacted at phone 507 454 5374 and can also be accessed through its website. FAST operates from 2001 Theurer Boulevard, Winona, MN 55987-1500, United States.

How many shares of FAST are traded daily?

FAST stock volume for the day was 2.05M shares. The average number of FAST shares traded daily for last 3 months was 7.47M.

What is the market cap of FAST currently?

The market value of FAST currently stands at $51.12B with its latest stock price at $44.53 and 1.15B of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	21339
Beta	0.84
Sales or Revenue	$7.55B
5Y Sales Change%	0.485%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Industrial - Distribution

FAST Company Profile and Key Details

Fastenal

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