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Fastenal Company
$46.15-- (--)
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Fastenal Company (FAST) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Fastenal Company stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 11 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 11 unique analysts
(15 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence2.5:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$48.90
↑ 5.96% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest FAST Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

William Blunt
Rothschild & Co Redburn
BuyInitiates
$55.00
Nigel Coe
Wolfe Research
SellMaintains
$46.00 → $47.00
Christopher Snyder
Morgan Stanley
HoldMaintains
$45.00 → $48.00
Connor Cerniglia
Bernstein
SellMaintains
$42.00
Guy Hardwick
Barclays
HoldMaintains
$46.00 → $47.00
Unknown Analyst
Davidson Capital
HoldInitiates
$46.00
Chris Dankert
DA Davidson
HoldInitiates
$46.00
Ryan Merkel
William Blair
BuyMaintains
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Andrew Obin
BofA Securities
BuyReiterates
$55.00
Christopher Snyder
Morgan Stanley
HoldMaintains
$45.00
Stephen Volkmann
Jefferies
BuyMaintains
$52.00
Christopher Snyder
Morgan Stanley
HoldMaintains
$45.00
Guy Hardwick
Barclays
HoldReiterates
$45.00 → $46.00
Connor Cerniglia
Bernstein
SellMaintains
$42.00
David Manthey
Baird
BuyMaintains
$50.00 → $51.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for FAST?

The analyst consensus rating for FAST is "Buy" based on 11 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for FAST?

The average 12-month price target for FAST is $48.90, representing an upside of 6.0% from the current price of $46.15.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.