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FAST·Fastenal Company

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+. (+.%)
High
$46.20
Open
$44.75
Market Cap
51.01B
52W High
$50.63
Low
$44.57
P. Close
$44.73
P/E
39.25
52W Low
$38.97
Fwd P/E
32.69
DailyIQ Est.
-
Technical Score (1D)
23
SELL
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
Barclays has lifted its price target for Fastenal to $46 from $45 while keeping its equal‑weight rating, signalling a modest bullish tilt based on the firm’s current fundamentals and market conditions. The target bump suggests that analysts see a small upside window for the next 1–10 trading days, but the unchanged rating indicates no shift in the overall assessment of the stock’s risk‑reward profile. Because the target change is incremental, traders should interpret it as a gentle nudge rather than a dramatic shift in outlook. The modest lift may prompt some investors to re‑balance portfolios toward Fastenal, potentially tightening the bid‑ask spread and increasing liquidity. In the short term, the stock could trade within a tighter range as market participants digest the new target. Watch for any subsequent analyst commentary or earnings guidance that could confirm or revise this modest upside view. Also keep an eye on broader supply‑chain and cost‑inflation data that could affect Fastenal’s operating margins, as these fundamentals underpin the target adjustment. Finally, monitor the company’s upcoming earnings release for any surprises that might either validate or undermine the current price target.
Earnings Summary
Fastenal Company is a global distributor specializing in industrial and construction supplies, with a core focus on fasteners, hardware, and miscellaneous supplies. Serving diverse markets across North America and internationally, the company caters to manufacturers, construction firms, and governmental entities, positioning itself as a key supplier in the industrial and construction sectors. The Industrials sector, where Fastenal operates within the Industrial Distribution industry, is subject to economic cycle influences, making supply chain resilience and inventory management critical themes. In its most recent reported quarters, Fastenal demonstrated a mixed performance against analyst expectations. For Q1 2026, the company reported actual EPS of $0.30 against an estimate of $0.32334 and actual revenue of $2.2017 billion against an estimate of $2.3097 billion. This followed Q4 2025, where actual EPS was $0.26 versus an estimate of $0.2643 and actual revenue of $2.0274 billion against an estimate of $2.0847 billion. Prior to this, the company showed a more consistent pattern of exceeding EPS estimates, with actual EPS of $0.29 in Q3 2025 beating the estimate of $0.29651, and actual EPS of $0.29 in Q2 2025 exceeding the estimate of $0.26769. Revenue figures were not consistently provided for comparison against estimates in earlier quarters. Recent news indicates that institutional investors are showing increased conviction in Fastenal, with significant stake increases reported by firms like Steginsky Capital LLC, suggesting confidence in the company's business outlook. This heightened investor attention may signal positive sentiment, and investors will be watching for management commentary on operational performance and market conditions. Looking ahead, investors will be watching for Fastenal's ability to meet or exceed analyst expectations for both earnings per share and revenue in upcoming quarters, particularly in light of the broader sector's focus on supply chain resilience and inventory management. Key will be observing any trends in revenue growth acceleration or deceleration and how the company's performance compares to industry peers.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.25$0.27$0.29$0.31$0.33Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
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%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.9B$2.0B$2.2B$2.3B$2.4BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.4B - -
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 -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

FAST Stock Snapshot

FAST is currently trading at $46.01, giving Fastenal Company a market cap of 51.01B and a P/E ratio of 39.3. Today's range spans $44.57–$46.20, with shares opening at $44.75 and moving up $1.28 (2.9%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 23/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 50/100.

Over the past year FAST has traded between $38.97 and $50.63 - the current price is +18.1% off the 52-week low and -9.1% from the high.

Fastenal Company (FAST) is a large-cap in Industrials with 51.01B in market cap, and the current technical read is bearish. Score: 23/100 (SELL). Sentiment: neutral at 50/100. Price: $46.01 (in the middle of its 52-week range). The current P/E ratio stands at 39.3. The 52-week range of $38.97–$50.63 provides the structural context, and the current SELL designation suggests that prior support levels are more important to watch than usual.

The current SELL phase for FAST (23/100) at $46.01 (in the middle of its 52-week range) suggests that the market is discounting either a fundamental deterioration or a sector headwind that hasn't fully appeared in the earnings line yet. Sentiment at 50/100 (neutral) confirms that news flow is not providing a counternarrative. At 51.01B in Industrials capitalization, FAST has the liquidity for institutional exits to be orderly — but orderly doesn't mean shallow within the $38.97–$50.63 range.

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