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Market Data
Fastenal Company
Fastenal Company is a global distributor specializing in industrial and construction supplies, serving diverse markets across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other international locations. Its core offering centers on fasteners, including bolts, nuts, and screws, essential components for manufacturing, construction, and equipment maintenance. Beyond fasteners, Fastenal provides a comprehensive selection of related hardware and miscellaneous supplies, catering to a broad customer base that includes manufacturers, construction firms, and governmental entities. The company's value proposition lies in its extensive product range and its ability to serve a wide array of industries, solidifying its position as a key supplier in the industrial and construction sectors. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, Fastenal has established a long-standing presence in the market.
FAST is currently trading at $45.50, giving Fastenal Company a market cap of 52.57B and a P/E ratio of 40.5. Today's range spans $44.99–$46.00, with shares opening at $45.27 and moving up $0.02 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 45/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 60/100.
Over the past year FAST has traded between $38.97 and $50.63 - the current price is +16.8% off the 52-week low and -10.1% from the high. 24 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $46.49 (range $39.90–$55.00), implying upside of +2.2%.
FAST is in consolidation mode: 45/100 technical score (HOLD), bullish sentiment at 60/100, price at $45.50 (in the middle of its 52-week range within $38.97–$50.63). The current P/E ratio stands at 40.5. The 52.57B market cap in Industrials means the stock is widely covered and any shift in analyst sentiment or earnings expectations will be immediately reflected in price - making the current neutral phase a good time to track upcoming catalysts closely.
| Qtr | Est | Actual | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2'26 | $0.32 | - | - |
| Q1'26 | $0.32 | $0.30 | -7.2% |
| Q4'25 | $0.26 | $0.26 | -1.6% |
| Q3'25 | $0.30 | $0.29 | -2.2% |
| Q2'25 | $0.27 | $0.29 | +8.3% |
| Q1'25 | $0.26 | $0.26 | +0.1% |
| Qtr | Est | Actual | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2'26 | $2.3B | - | - |
| Q1'26 | $2.3B | $2.2B | -4.7% |
| Q4'25 | $2.1B | $2.0B | -2.8% |
| Q3'25 | - | $2.1B | - |
| Q2'25 | - | $2.1B | - |
| Q1'25 | - | $2.0B | - |
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