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NASDAQ:FAST

Fastenal Stock Forecast, Price & News

$42.94
-0.64 (-1.47 %)
(As of 10/28/2020 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$42.66
Now: $42.94▼
$43.38
50-Day Range
$43.71
MA: $44.91▼
$47.64
52-Week Range
$26.72
Now: $42.94▼
$49.86
Volume3.22 million shs
Average Volume4.50 million shs
Market Capitalization$24.65 billion
P/E Ratio29.41
Dividend Yield2.29%
Beta1.19
Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, North America, 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, which are used in manufactured products and construction projects, as well as in the maintenance and repair of machines. It also 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; and non-residential construction market, which includes general, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, and road contractors. It also serves 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. The company distributes its products through a network 2,114 branches and 15 distribution centers. Fastenal Company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.
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Beat the Market (BTM) Rank™

Analyst Opinion: 2.1Community Rank: 2.0Dividend Strength: 2.5Insider Behavior: 1.0Valuation: 1.3 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -

Overall Beat the Market Rank™

1.78 out of 5 stars

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Building materials, hardware, garden supply & mobile home dealers
Sub-IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
SectorRetail/Wholesale
Current SymbolNASDAQ:FAST
Previous Symbol
CUSIP31190010
CIK815556
Webwww.fastenal.com
Phone507-454-5374
Employees21,948

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.13
Current Ratio4.39
Quick Ratio2.16

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio29.41
Forward P/E Ratio29.21
P/E Growth3.36

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$5.33 billion
Price / Sales4.62
Cash Flow$1.58 per share
Price / Cash Flow27.15
Book Value$5.03 per share
Price / Book8.54

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.38
Net Income$790.90 million
Net Margins15.12%
Return on Equity30.63%
Return on Assets21.14%

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares574,053,000
Market Cap$24.65 billion
Next Earnings Date1/15/2021 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
$42.94
-0.64 (-1.47 %)
(As of 10/28/2020 12:00 AM ET)
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Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Frequently Asked Questions

How has Fastenal's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?

Fastenal's stock was trading at $32.93 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, FAST shares have increased by 30.4% and is now trading at $42.94.
View which stocks have been most impacted by COVID-19.

Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Fastenal?

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fastenal in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
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When is Fastenal's next earnings date?

Fastenal is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, January 15th 2021.
View our earnings forecast for Fastenal.

How were Fastenal's earnings last quarter?

Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) announced its quarterly earnings data on Sunday, October, 18th. The company reported $0.38 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.01. The business earned $1.41 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.40 billion. Fastenal had a return on equity of 30.63% and a net margin of 15.12%. Fastenal's revenue was up 2.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.37 EPS.
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How often does Fastenal pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Fastenal?

Fastenal declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, October 12th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, October 27th will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share on Tuesday, November 24th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.33%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, October 26th.
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When did Fastenal's stock split? How did Fastenal's stock split work?

Fastenal shares split before market open on Wednesday, May 22nd 2019. The 2-1 split was announced on Thursday, April 18th 2019. The newly issued shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Tuesday, May 21st 2019. An investor that had 100 shares of Fastenal stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

What price target have analysts set for FAST?

12 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Fastenal's shares. Their forecasts range from $34.00 to $52.00. On average, they expect Fastenal's share price to reach $43.80 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 2.0% from the stock's current price.
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Who are some of Fastenal's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Fastenal include W W Grainger (GWW), United Rentals (URI), Watsco (WSO), MSC Industrial Direct (MSM), Air Lease (AL), Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT), GATX (GATX), Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN), WESCO International (WCC), Rush Enterprises (RUSHA), Kaman (KAMN), Textainer Group (TGH), H&E Equipment Services (HEES), Titan Machinery (TITN) and MRC Global (MRC).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Fastenal own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Fastenal investors own include Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Micron Technology (MU), NVIDIA (NVDA), Bank of America (BAC), AbbVie (ABBV), Cisco Systems (CSCO), The Walt Disney (DIS), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Target (TGT).

Who are Fastenal's key executives?

Fastenal's management team includes the following people:
  • Mr. Daniel L. Florness, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 57, Pay $1.35M)
  • Mr. Holden Lewis, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 51, Pay $857.24k)
  • Ms. Reyne K. Wisecup, Sr. EVP of HR & Director (Age 57, Pay $811.06k)
  • Mr. Terry Modock Owen, Sr. Exec. VP of Sales Operations (Age 52, Pay $914.5k)
  • Mr. Charles S. Miller, Sr. Exec. VP of Sales (Age 46, Pay $823.82k)
  • Ms. Sheryl Ann Lisowski, Controller, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer (Age 53)
  • John J. Milek, VP & Gen. Counsel
  • Ms. Ellen Stolts, Financial Reporting & Regulatory Compliance Mang.
  • Mr. Leland J. Hein Jr., Sr. Exec. VP of Sales (Age 59)
  • Mr. James C. Jansen, Exec. VP of Manufacturing (Age 50)

What is Fastenal's stock symbol?

Fastenal trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FAST."

Who are Fastenal's major shareholders?

Fastenal's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Riverbridge Partners LLC (0.58%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.55%), Fenimore Asset Management Inc. (0.29%), Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (0.14%), Chicago Capital LLC (0.09%) and Mountain Pacific Investment Advisers Inc. ID (0.08%). Company insiders that own Fastenal stock include Charles S Miller, Daniel L Florness, Daniel L Johnson, Darren R Jackson, Hsenghung Sam Hsu, James C Jansen, Jeffery Michael Watts, John Lewis Soderberg, Leland J Hein, Michael J Ancius, Michael John Dolan, Nicholas J Lundquist, Rita J Heise, Sheryl Ann Lisowski, Terry Modock Owen, Willard D Oberton and William Joseph Drazkowski.
View institutional ownership trends for Fastenal.

Which major investors are selling Fastenal stock?

FAST stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Confluence Investment Management LLC, British Airways Pensions Investment Management Ltd, Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Capital Management Corp VA, Standard Life Aberdeen plc, State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D, Pacer Advisors Inc., and State of Alaska Department of Revenue. Company insiders that have sold Fastenal company stock in the last year include Charles S Miller, Daniel L Florness, James C Jansen, Jeffery Michael Watts, John Lewis Soderberg, Leland J Hein, Michael John Dolan, Rita J Heise, Sheryl Ann Lisowski, Terry Modock Owen, Willard D Oberton, and William Joseph Drazkowski.
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Which major investors are buying Fastenal stock?

FAST stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Norris Perne & French LLP MI, Riverbridge Partners LLC, Candriam Luxembourg S.C.A., Cullinan Associates Inc., Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC, KBC Group NV, Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc. CT, and Envestnet Asset Management Inc.. Company insiders that have bought Fastenal stock in the last two years include Daniel L Johnson, Darren R Jackson, Hsenghung Sam Hsu, and Michael J Ancius.
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How do I buy shares of Fastenal?

Shares of FAST can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is Fastenal's stock price today?

One share of FAST stock can currently be purchased for approximately $42.94.

How big of a company is Fastenal?

Fastenal has a market capitalization of $24.65 billion and generates $5.33 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $790.90 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.38 on an earnings per share basis. Fastenal employs 21,948 workers across the globe.

What is Fastenal's official website?

The official website for Fastenal is www.fastenal.com.

How can I contact Fastenal?

Fastenal's mailing address is 2001 THEURER BLVD, WINONA MN, 55987. The company can be reached via phone at 507-454-5374 or via email at [email protected]

This page was last updated on 10/28/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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