Fastenal Company
FASTNASDAQIndustrialsIndustrial Distribution
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $59.71B
- P/E (TTM)
- 44.16
- Forward P/E
- 39.47
- Dividend yield
- 1.82%
- 52-week range
- $38.97$52.92
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 8.08M
Fastenal Company (FAST) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $51.86 - $52.91 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $52.92 |
| 52-Week Low | $38.97 |
| Open | $52.71 |
| Volume (last close) | 5.66M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 8.08M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 8.75B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 1.35B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 1.18B |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.18 |
| Profit Margin | 15.45% |
| Operating Margin | 20.29% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 32.59% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.03 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.96 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
| Payout Ratio | 81.70% |
| Next Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 59.71B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 1.15B |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 44.16 |
| Forward P/E | 39.47 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 6.82 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 14.39 |
| EV/EBITDA | 30.93 |
| 50-Day MA | $50.37 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $46.80 |
| 1-Year Change | +22.66% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Fastenal Company at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Fastenal Company (FAST) has a market capitalization of $59.71B. The stock trades at 44.2× trailing earnings, 39.5× forward earnings and 6.8× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $1.35B on revenue of $8.75B (a 15.4% profit margin) and generated $1.18B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 12.5% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $211.90M in cash and securities against $120.00M of debt, a net cash position of $91.90M.
Fastenal Company pays a quarterly dividend totaling $0.96 per share a year, a 1.82% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 82% payout ratio and 27 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 22.7% over the past year. At $51.91 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits near the top of its 52-week range of $38.97 to $52.91, above its 200-day moving average of $46.80.
Based on 13 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $51.63, 0.5% below the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fastenal Company
What is the current stock price for FAST?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, FAST stock trades at $51.91. The 52-week range is $38.97–$52.92, with a day range of $51.86–$52.91.
What is the P/E ratio for FAST?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Fastenal Company's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 44.2, meaning investors pay $44.2 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 39.5, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Fastenal Company operates in the Industrials sector.
Does FAST pay dividends?
Yes, Fastenal Company pays a 1.82% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($0.96 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 81.7%. The next ex-dividend date is October 28, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for FAST?
Based on ratings from 13 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for FAST is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $51.63, a 0.5% downside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $51.91.
What is the market cap of FAST?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Fastenal Company's market capitalization is $59.71B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Fastenal Company operates in the Industrials sector within the Industrial Distribution industry.