FAST stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Fastenal Company currently rate the stock a Hold on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $48.07 — -7.9% versus the last price of $52.22. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
FAST historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in FAST.
FAST annual returns by year
Congress trading in FAST
10 members of Congress have disclosed trading FAST — 5 purchases and 11 sales worth an estimated $152,500. Most recent disclosure: Mar 19, 2025.
See who in Congress traded FAST →Insider activity in FAST
FAST's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 4 sales ($2.1M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 10, 2026.
| Aug 10, 2026 | Ancius Michael J | Director | Sell | $156,000 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Heise Rita J. | Director | Sell | $500,544 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Heise Rita J. | Director | Sell | $1.2M |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Ancius Michael J | Director | Sell | $147,000 |
About Fastenal Company
Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. It offers fasteners, and related industrial and construction supplies under the Fastenal name. The company's fastener products include threaded fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and related washers that are used in manufactured products and construction projects, as well as in the maintenance and repair of machines. It offers miscellaneous supplies and hardware, including pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire ropes, strut products, rivets, and related accessories. The company serves the manufacturing market comprising original equipment manufacturers; maintenance, repair, and operations customers; non-residential construction market; farmers, truckers, railroads, mining companies, schools, and retail trades; and oil exploration, production, and refinement companies, as well as federal, state, and local governmental entities. Fastenal Company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.
FAST Key Statistics
FAST in plain English
- P/E ratio (45.0) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of FAST's yearly profit. That's high, so the market expects strong growth (and you're paying up for it).
- ROE (34.33%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (15.45%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.83%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
FAST stock: frequently asked questions
What is Fastenal Company's stock price today?
Fastenal Company (FAST) last traded at $52.22 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $38.97 and $52.92.
Is FAST stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on FAST is "Hold", with an average 12-month price target of $48.07 — about -7.9% versus the current price of $52.22. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in FAST 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Fastenal Company made 10 years ago would be worth about $6,286 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 529%, or 20.2% per year.
Does FAST pay a dividend?
Yes. Fastenal Company currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.83% per year at today's share price.
What is FAST's P/E ratio?
FAST trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 45.0, and 37.4 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade FAST stock?
Yes — 10 members of Congress have disclosed trades in FAST under the STOCK Act, totaling 5 purchases and 11 sales worth an estimated $152,500.
What is Fastenal Company's ticker symbol?
Fastenal Company trades under the ticker symbol FAST on the NASDAQ.
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