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Fastenal Co (FAST)

NASDAQ

$47.02

$+0.37

(+0.79%)

Fastenal Co (FAST) Live Price Chart

Page last updated: 2026-02-12 00:57:00

Key Market Data

Market Cap	$53.99B
Open	$46.96
High	$50.63
Low	$2.30
Previous Close	$46.66
Price Change	$+0.37
Percentage Change	+0.79%
Volume	6M

Fastenal Co (FAST) Stock Price Today

Fastenal Co (FAST) is currently trading at $47.02 as of 2026-02-12 00:57:00, reflecting a +0.79% move ($+0.37) from the previous close.

In the short term, the stock has returned +1,084.39% over the past four weeks. Over the last 12 months, Fastenal Co has recorded a +26.52% price change, indicating a strong performance relative to the broader market.

Fastenal Co (FAST) 7-Day Stock Price Changes

Over the past seven days, Fastenal Co has traded within a short-term range shaped by market sentiment in the RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY sector. During this period, the stock moved from its previous closing price of $47.92 to the latest recorded price of $47.02, reflecting an intraday change of +0.79%. Daily movements highlight shifts in trading volume (6,069,489), investor positioning, and reactions to macroeconomic updates.

From a momentum standpoint, FAST has delivered a +1,084.39% return over the past month and a +26.52% change in the last 12 months, indicating a strong trend relative to its broader sector peers.

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What is Fastenal Co (FAST)?

Fastenal began as an industrial retailer, expanding its product portfolio from nuts and bolts to cutting tools, safety equipment, and janitorial supplies. It transitioned into a distributor by building out a dense network of branches close to its business customers. Once a customer becomes large enough, Fastenal installs vending machines and its own personnel on-site. Today, these on-site locations exceed Fastenal's branch count and remain the firm's main focus for expansion. Fastenal acts as a one-stop outsourcing partner for its industrial customers, offering value-added services along with a wide breadth of maintenance, repair, and operations supplies.

Fastenal Co Information

Industry	RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY
Employees	24,489
Sector	RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY
Company Website	https://www.fastenal.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1.What is the current share price of Fastenal Co?

The latest trading price for Fastenal Co (Common Stock) is $ 47.02, compared with a previous closing price of $ 46.66. That means the stock has moved +0.79% so far today. Intraday price updates and recent trading activity for FAST can be tracked on the live chart and quote section on this page.

2.Is Fastenal Co stock going up or down?

Looking at recent performances, FAST has returned +1,084.39% over the past month, -4.26% over the last six months and +26.52% over the past year. These figures capture share-price changes only, not the impact of dividends. Together they describe strong price momentum for Fastenal Co stock, but keep in mind that past returns do not guarantee future results.

3.Where does FAST currently sit relative to its 52-week high and low?

In the most recent 52-week period, Fastenal Co has traded between a low of $ 35.31 and a high of $ 50.63. This 52-week range helps show where today's share price sits relative to its recent highs and lows, and is often used by investors to judge stock volatility, potential support and resistance levels, and whether FAST is currently nearer the top or the bottom of its one-year trading band.

4.How is Fastenal Co classified by sector and industry?

Fastenal Co is classified in the RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY sector. In practice, this means Fastenal Co is grouped with other companies that serve similar end-markets and operate under comparable competitive and regulatory conditions. For investors, knowing FAST’s sector helps with portfolio diversification, peer comparisons, and understanding how broader trends affecting the RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY sector could influence Fastenal Co’s performance.

5.Where is Fastenal Co listed and how large is it by market value?

Fastenal Co is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange in United States. Based on a market capitalization of $ 53.99B, the company is classified as a Large-cap stock. Market cap gives a quick sense of Fastenal Co's size and importance in the equity market and is often used by investors and index providers when constructing portfolios or benchmarks.

6.What does FAST's EPS tell investors about its profitability?

Trailing-twelve-month EPS of $ 1.10 summarises how much profit Fastenal Co has generated per share over the last year. Rising EPS over time can signal improving profitability or effective share repurchases, while flat or declining EPS may point to slower growth or margin pressure. EPS is a key input into valuation metrics such as P/E and is often monitored closely around earnings announcements.

7.How can I track Fastenal Co's financial performance over time?

To follow Fastenal Co's financial performance, investors typically review its quarterly and annual reports, which include detailed income statements, balance sheets and cash-flow statements. Combining these filings with key market data shown on this page—such as share price trends, P/E and dividend yield—provides a more complete view of how FAST is performing and how the market is responding.

8.When is Fastenal Co expected to report earnings?

Fastenal Co's next scheduled earnings release is currently expected on -- (the date may be updated by the company). Earnings announcements often act as important catalysts for FAST, as they provide updated information on revenue, profitability and management's outlook.

9.What usually comes out in Fastenal Co's earnings reports?

Fastenal Co's earnings reports typically include headline figures such as revenue, net income and EPS, along with commentary on segment performance, margins, cash flow and guidance for future periods. Investors compare these results with market expectations and prior periods to assess whether FAST is meeting, beating or missing expectations.

10.How can I stay informed about Fastenal Co's results and guidance?

You can stay up to date on Fastenal Co by reviewing its quarterly earnings releases, listening to or reading transcripts of earnings calls, and following company news and filings. Pairing this fundamental information with the price and return data for FAST on this page helps you see how new information is being reflected in the stock.

11.Does Fastenal Co pay a regular cash dividend to its shareholders?

Fastenal Co Paying. Based on the latest information, the stock has an indicated annual cash dividend of $ 0.88 per share and a current dividend yield of 0.0187 at the recent share price. Dividends are typically paid --, although the board can change the dividend policy at any time. Income-focused investors often monitor FAST's dividend level, payment frequency and any announcements about future dividends when assessing the stock's appeal as a dividend-paying investment.

12.What are the current dividend yield and dividend payout ratio for FAST?

Based on the latest earnings data, FAST has a dividend yield of 0.0187 and a dividend payout ratio of 0.7994. The dividend yield shows how much cash return an investor receives from dividends each year relative to the current share price, helping assess whether Fastenal Co is an attractive income stock. The dividend payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings Fastenal Co distributes to shareholders as dividends versus how much it retains to reinvest in the business, which is an important indicator of dividend sustainability and room for future dividend growth.

13.What kind of business is Fastenal Co?

Fastenal Co is a publicly traded company in the RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY industry within the RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY sector. It generates revenue from products and services related to this core business area, and investors can find a detailed description of its operations, strategy and geographic exposure in the company's annual report and other regulatory filings.

14.How is FAST valued in terms of P/E ratio and EPS?

Fastenal Co currently trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 42.57, based on trailing-twelve-month earnings per share (EPS) of $ 1.10. P/E is calculated by dividing the share price by EPS and shows how much investors are paying today for each unit of Fastenal Co's earnings. Comparing FAST's P/E and EPS to those of other RETAIL-BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE, GARDEN SUPPLY companies can help investors judge whether its valuation looks rich or attractive.

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