FAST Fastenal Company

$41.63

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Latest Earnings Insight

Fastenal Company (FAST) is poised for its upcoming earnings release on July 14, with market participants keenly observing whether the industrial and construction supplies distributor can surpass the whisper number of $0.29 EPS, slightly above the official estimate of $0.28. This subtle yet significant expectation reflects investor confidence in Fastenal's ability to leverage its expansive distribution network and operational efficiencies, particularly in a challenging economic environment. With a robust market capitalization of approximately $49.5 billion, Fastenal's anticipated revenue of $2.07 billion will be scrutinized for signs of sustained growth amid fluctuating demand in the industrial sector. As the company navigates these dynamics, the earnings report will be a critical indicator of how well Fastenal is managing cost pressures and capitalizing on strategic opportunities to drive shareholder value.

Updated On 10/30/2025

About Fastenal Company

Fastenal Company is an American company based in Winona, Minnesota. Fastenal's service model centers on approximately 3,200 in-market locations, each providing custom inventory, and a dedicated sales team to support local businesses. Fastenal offers companies supply chain solutions that help business reduce inventory touches, and supply chain waste.

Website: https://www.fastenal.com

Sector
TRADE & SERVICES
Industry
RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY
Exchange
NASDAQ
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
December
CIK
815556
Address
2001 THEURER BLVD, WINONA, MN, US
Valuation
Market Cap
$46.80B
P/E Ratio
40.79
PEG Ratio
3.75
Price to Book
12.68
Performance
EPS
$2.00
Dividend Yield
2.16%
Profit Margin
15.10%
ROE
32.40%
Technicals
50D MA
$76.14
200D MA
$73.85
52W High
$84.39
52W Low
$60.35
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
574M
Target Price
$74.83
Beta
1.04

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FAST News & Sentiment

Oct 21, 2025 • Motley Fool SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Wall Street's Preeminent Stock-Split Stock of 2025 Has Gained 62,400% Since Its IPO and Sports One of the Best Share Buyback Programs on the Planet
Since initiating a repurchase program in January 2011, this industry leader has retired nearly 60% of its outstanding shares.
Oct 17, 2025 • Benzinga SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Michael Ancius At Fastenal Capitalizes: Options Exercised, Resulting In $56K - Fastenal ( NASDAQ:FAST )
A large exercise of company stock options by Michael Ancius, Board Member at Fastenal ( NASDAQ:FAST ) was disclosed in a new SEC filing on October 16, as part of an insider exercise. What Happened: Disclosed in a Form 4 filing on Thursday with the U.S.
Oct 17, 2025 • Zacks Commentary SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
International Markets and Fastenal ( FAST ) : A Deep Dive for Investors
Review Fastenal's (FAST) international revenue performance and how it affects the predictions of financial analysts on Wall Street and the future prospects for the stock.
Oct 15, 2025 • Zacks Commentary SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Will Ferguson's Cost Control Measures Drive Margin Expansion?
FERG posts stronger margins in fiscal 2025, powered by pricing discipline and efficiency gains despite higher costs.
Oct 14, 2025 • Benzinga SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Fastenal Co? - Fastenal ( NASDAQ:FAST )
Fastenal Co's ( NYSE:FAST ) short interest as a percent of float has risen 6.2% since its last report. According to exchange reported data, there are now 25.85 million shares sold short, which is 2.57% of all regular shares that are available for trading.
Oct 14, 2025 • Zacks Commentary SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Company News for Oct 14, 2025
Companies In The News Are: FAST, AVGO, BE, USAR.
Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.227
50 articles with scored sentiment

Overall Sentiment:

Bullish

FAST Reported Earnings

Jul 14, 2025
Jun 30, 2025 (Pre market)
0.02 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.29
  • Estimate: $0.27
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 7.4%
Apr 11, 2025
Mar 31, 2025 (Pre market)
0.0 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.26
  • Estimate: $0.26
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.0%
Jan 17, 2025
Dec 31, 2024 (Pre market)
-0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.23
  • Estimate: $0.24
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -4.2%
Oct 11, 2024
Sep 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.0 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.26
  • Estimate: $0.26
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.0%
Jul 12, 2024
Jun 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.0 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.51
  • Estimate: $0.51
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.0%
Apr 11, 2024
Mar 31, 2024 (Pre market)
-0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.52
  • Estimate: $0.53
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -1.9%
Jan 18, 2024
Dec 31, 2023 (Pre market)
0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.46
  • Estimate: $0.45
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 2.2%
Oct 12, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 (Pre market)
0.02 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.52
  • Estimate: $0.50
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 4.0%
Jul 13, 2023
Jun 30, 2023 (Pre market)
-0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.52
  • Estimate: $0.53
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -1.9%

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