Does the media prefer BLDR or FAST?

In the previous week, Builders FirstSource had 1 more articles in the media than Fastenal. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Builders FirstSource and 10 mentions for Fastenal. Fastenal's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Builders FirstSource's score of 0.06 indicating that Fastenal is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Builders FirstSource 5 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Fastenal 7 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher earnings and valuation, GGG or FAST?

Fastenal has higher revenue and earnings than Graco. Graco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fastenal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Graco $2.24B 6.05 $521.84M $3.18 26.26 Fastenal $8.20B 7.25 $1.26B $1.18 43.93

Is GGG or FAST more profitable?

Graco has a net margin of 23.53% compared to Fastenal's net margin of 15.45%. Fastenal's return on equity of 34.03% beat Graco's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Graco 23.53% 19.54% 15.86% Fastenal 15.45% 34.03% 26.16%

Does the media prefer GGG or FAST?

In the previous week, Fastenal had 3 more articles in the media than Graco. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Fastenal and 7 mentions for Graco. Graco's average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat Fastenal's score of 1.02 indicating that Graco is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Graco 6 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Fastenal 7 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, GWW or FAST?

W.W. Grainger has higher revenue and earnings than Fastenal. W.W. Grainger is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fastenal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio W.W. Grainger $17.94B 3.35 $1.71B $39.22 32.58 Fastenal $8.20B 7.25 $1.26B $1.18 43.93

Is GWW or FAST more profitable?

Fastenal has a net margin of 15.45% compared to W.W. Grainger's net margin of 9.92%. W.W. Grainger's return on equity of 48.73% beat Fastenal's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets W.W. Grainger 9.92% 48.73% 22.40% Fastenal 15.45% 34.03% 26.16%

Does the media favor GWW or FAST?

In the previous week, W.W. Grainger had 20 more articles in the media than Fastenal. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for W.W. Grainger and 10 mentions for Fastenal. Fastenal's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat W.W. Grainger's score of 0.57 indicating that Fastenal is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment W.W. Grainger 8 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 13 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Fastenal 7 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has higher valuation and earnings, HD or FAST?

Home Depot has higher revenue and earnings than Fastenal. Home Depot is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fastenal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Home Depot $164.68B 2.15 $14.16B $14.08 25.24 Fastenal $8.20B 7.25 $1.26B $1.18 43.93

Is HD or FAST more profitable?

Fastenal has a net margin of 15.45% compared to Home Depot's net margin of 8.41%. Home Depot's return on equity of 117.24% beat Fastenal's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Home Depot 8.41% 117.24% 13.83% Fastenal 15.45% 34.03% 26.16%

Does the media prefer HD or FAST?

In the previous week, Home Depot had 37 more articles in the media than Fastenal. MarketBeat recorded 47 mentions for Home Depot and 10 mentions for Fastenal. Home Depot's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Fastenal's score of 1.02 indicating that Home Depot is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Home Depot 36 Very Positive mention(s) 9 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Fastenal 7 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer ITW or FAST?

In the previous week, Illinois Tool Works had 2 more articles in the media than Fastenal. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Illinois Tool Works and 10 mentions for Fastenal. Illinois Tool Works' average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Fastenal's score of 1.02 indicating that Illinois Tool Works is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Illinois Tool Works 8 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Fastenal 7 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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FAST vs. BLDR, GGG, GWW, HD, and ITW

Should you buy Fastenal stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Fastenal with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Fastenal include Builders FirstSource (BLDR), Graco (GGG), W.W. Grainger (GWW), Home Depot (HD), and Illinois Tool Works (ITW).

How does Fastenal compare to Builders FirstSource?

Builders FirstSource (NYSE:BLDR) and Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

In the previous week, Builders FirstSource had 1 more articles in the media than Fastenal. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Builders FirstSource and 10 mentions for Fastenal. Fastenal's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Builders FirstSource's score of 0.06 indicating that Fastenal is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Builders FirstSource	5 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	4 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Fastenal	7 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Builders FirstSource presently has a consensus price target of $90.35, suggesting a potential upside of 20.86%. Fastenal has a consensus price target of $49.17, suggesting a potential downside of 5.16%. Given Builders FirstSource's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Builders FirstSource is more favorable than Fastenal.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Builders FirstSource	3 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.26
Fastenal	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.23

Builders FirstSource has a beta of 1.44, suggesting that its stock price is 44% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fastenal has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

95.5% of Builders FirstSource shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.4% of Fastenal shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.7% of Builders FirstSource shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Fastenal shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Fastenal has a net margin of 15.45% compared to Builders FirstSource's net margin of 0.71%. Fastenal's return on equity of 34.03% beat Builders FirstSource's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Builders FirstSource	0.71%	11.73%	4.32%
Fastenal	15.45%	34.03%	26.16%

Fastenal has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Builders FirstSource. Fastenal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Builders FirstSource, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Builders FirstSource	$15.19B	0.53	$435.20M	$0.91	82.15
Fastenal	$8.20B	7.25	$1.26B	$1.18	43.93

Summary

Builders FirstSource beats Fastenal on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fastenal compare to Graco?

Graco (NYSE:GGG) and Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and media sentiment.

Graco has a net margin of 23.53% compared to Fastenal's net margin of 15.45%. Fastenal's return on equity of 34.03% beat Graco's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Graco	23.53%	19.54%	15.86%
Fastenal	15.45%	34.03%	26.16%

93.9% of Graco shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.4% of Fastenal shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Graco shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Fastenal shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Fastenal has higher revenue and earnings than Graco. Graco is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fastenal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Graco	$2.24B	6.05	$521.84M	$3.18	26.26
Fastenal	$8.20B	7.25	$1.26B	$1.18	43.93

In the previous week, Fastenal had 3 more articles in the media than Graco. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Fastenal and 7 mentions for Graco. Graco's average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat Fastenal's score of 1.02 indicating that Graco is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Graco	6 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Fastenal	7 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Graco currently has a consensus price target of $95.00, indicating a potential upside of 13.74%. Fastenal has a consensus price target of $49.17, indicating a potential downside of 5.16%. Given Graco's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Graco is more favorable than Fastenal.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Graco	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Fastenal	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.23

Graco pays an annual dividend of $1.18 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Fastenal pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Graco pays out 37.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fastenal pays out 88.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Graco has raised its dividend for 29 consecutive years and Fastenal has raised its dividend for 26 consecutive years.

Graco has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fastenal has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Graco beats Fastenal on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fastenal compare to W.W. Grainger?

W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW) and Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

W.W. Grainger pays an annual dividend of $9.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Fastenal pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. W.W. Grainger pays out 25.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fastenal pays out 88.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. W.W. Grainger has raised its dividend for 55 consecutive years and Fastenal has raised its dividend for 26 consecutive years.

W.W. Grainger has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fastenal has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Fastenal has a net margin of 15.45% compared to W.W. Grainger's net margin of 9.92%. W.W. Grainger's return on equity of 48.73% beat Fastenal's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
W.W. Grainger	9.92%	48.73%	22.40%
Fastenal	15.45%	34.03%	26.16%

W.W. Grainger has higher revenue and earnings than Fastenal. W.W. Grainger is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fastenal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
W.W. Grainger	$17.94B	3.35	$1.71B	$39.22	32.58
Fastenal	$8.20B	7.25	$1.26B	$1.18	43.93

80.7% of W.W. Grainger shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.4% of Fastenal shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.3% of W.W. Grainger shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Fastenal shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, W.W. Grainger had 20 more articles in the media than Fastenal. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for W.W. Grainger and 10 mentions for Fastenal. Fastenal's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat W.W. Grainger's score of 0.57 indicating that Fastenal is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
W.W. Grainger	8 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	13 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Fastenal	7 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

W.W. Grainger currently has a consensus target price of $1,271.75, suggesting a potential downside of 0.46%. Fastenal has a consensus target price of $49.17, suggesting a potential downside of 5.16%. Given W.W. Grainger's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe W.W. Grainger is more favorable than Fastenal.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
W.W. Grainger	1 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.10
Fastenal	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.23

Summary

W.W. Grainger beats Fastenal on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fastenal compare to Home Depot?

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) and Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation and profitability.

Home Depot has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fastenal has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Home Depot has higher revenue and earnings than Fastenal. Home Depot is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fastenal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Home Depot	$164.68B	2.15	$14.16B	$14.08	25.24
Fastenal	$8.20B	7.25	$1.26B	$1.18	43.93

Home Depot currently has a consensus target price of $371.71, indicating a potential upside of 4.59%. Fastenal has a consensus target price of $49.17, indicating a potential downside of 5.16%. Given Home Depot's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Home Depot is more favorable than Fastenal.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Home Depot	1 Sell rating(s)	13 Hold rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.53
Fastenal	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.23

Home Depot pays an annual dividend of $9.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Fastenal pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Home Depot pays out 66.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fastenal pays out 88.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Home Depot has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years and Fastenal has increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years. Home Depot is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

70.9% of Home Depot shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.4% of Fastenal shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Home Depot shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Fastenal shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Fastenal has a net margin of 15.45% compared to Home Depot's net margin of 8.41%. Home Depot's return on equity of 117.24% beat Fastenal's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Home Depot	8.41%	117.24%	13.83%
Fastenal	15.45%	34.03%	26.16%

In the previous week, Home Depot had 37 more articles in the media than Fastenal. MarketBeat recorded 47 mentions for Home Depot and 10 mentions for Fastenal. Home Depot's average media sentiment score of 1.23 beat Fastenal's score of 1.02 indicating that Home Depot is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Home Depot	36 Very Positive mention(s)	9 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Fastenal	7 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Home Depot beats Fastenal on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Fastenal compare to Illinois Tool Works?

Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) and Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

Illinois Tool Works pays an annual dividend of $6.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Fastenal pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Illinois Tool Works pays out 58.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Fastenal pays out 88.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Illinois Tool Works has increased its dividend for 55 consecutive years and Fastenal has increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years. Illinois Tool Works is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

79.8% of Illinois Tool Works shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.4% of Fastenal shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Illinois Tool Works shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Fastenal shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Illinois Tool Works had 2 more articles in the media than Fastenal. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Illinois Tool Works and 10 mentions for Fastenal. Illinois Tool Works' average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Fastenal's score of 1.02 indicating that Illinois Tool Works is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Illinois Tool Works	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Fastenal	7 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Illinois Tool Works has higher revenue and earnings than Fastenal. Illinois Tool Works is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fastenal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Illinois Tool Works	$16.47B	5.18	$3.07B	$11.03	26.89
Fastenal	$8.20B	7.25	$1.26B	$1.18	43.93

Illinois Tool Works currently has a consensus target price of $281.25, indicating a potential downside of 5.19%. Fastenal has a consensus target price of $49.17, indicating a potential downside of 5.16%. Given Fastenal's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Fastenal is more favorable than Illinois Tool Works.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Illinois Tool Works	5 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.69
Fastenal	2 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.23

Illinois Tool Works has a beta of 0.99, indicating that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Fastenal has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Illinois Tool Works has a net margin of 19.39% compared to Fastenal's net margin of 15.45%. Illinois Tool Works' return on equity of 101.72% beat Fastenal's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Illinois Tool Works	19.39%	101.72%	19.64%
Fastenal	15.45%	34.03%	26.16%

Summary

Illinois Tool Works beats Fastenal on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Fastenal	Trading Companies & Distributors Industry	Industrials Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$59.49B	$9.58B	$10.80B	$13.00B
Dividend Yield	2.01%	3.38%	97.10%	10.20%
P/E Ratio	43.93	29.58	28.58	25.19
Price / Sales	7.25	23.59	465.55	78.38
Price / Cash	41.40	48.66	24.85	50.72
Price / Book	14.60	3.72	4.54	6.22
Net Income	$1.26B	$373.80M	$608.43M	$342.66M
7 Day Performance	8.66%	4.40%	3.85%	4.41%
1 Month Performance	11.84%	4.09%	1.80%	-1.10%
1 Year Performance	8.02%	10.43%	15.03%	23.99%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
FAST Fastenal	3.6092 of 5 stars	$51.84 +2.0%	$49.17 -5.2%	+8.0%	$59.49B	$8.20B	43.93	24,489	Positive News Analyst Forecast Insider Trade
BLDR Builders FirstSource	3.9049 of 5 stars	$72.40 +9.0%	$90.59 +25.1%	-43.5%	$7.15B	$14.45B	79.56	28,000	Analyst Forecast
GGG Graco	4.4538 of 5 stars	$80.23 +1.1%	$95.00 +18.4%	+0.0%	$12.86B	$2.24B	25.23	4,400	Positive News Analyst Upgrade
GWW W.W. Grainger	3.872 of 5 stars	$1,370.50 -0.8%	$1,230.11 -10.2%	+34.7%	$65.26B	$17.94B	36.86	22,100	Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
HD Home Depot	4.5448 of 5 stars	$339.74 +2.3%	$371.71 +9.4%	-8.3%	$331.00B	$164.68B	24.13	472,400	Positive News

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Fastenal (FAST) Competitors

FAST vs. BLDR, GGG, GWW, HD, and ITW

How does Fastenal compare to Builders FirstSource?

Does the media prefer BLDR or FAST?

Do analysts recommend BLDR or FAST?

Which has more volatility and risk, BLDR or FAST?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of BLDR or FAST?

Is BLDR or FAST more profitable?

Which has better earnings & valuation, BLDR or FAST?

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How does Fastenal compare to Graco?

Is GGG or FAST more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of GGG or FAST?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, GGG or FAST?

Does the media prefer GGG or FAST?

Do analysts recommend GGG or FAST?

Is GGG or FAST a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility and risk, GGG or FAST?

Summary

How does Fastenal compare to W.W. Grainger?

Is GWW or FAST a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk and volatility, GWW or FAST?

Is GWW or FAST more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, GWW or FAST?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of GWW or FAST?

Does the media favor GWW or FAST?

Do analysts recommend GWW or FAST?

Summary

How does Fastenal compare to Home Depot?

Which has more volatility and risk, HD or FAST?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, HD or FAST?

Do analysts rate HD or FAST?

Is HD or FAST a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in HD or FAST?

Is HD or FAST more profitable?

Does the media prefer HD or FAST?

Summary

How does Fastenal compare to Illinois Tool Works?

Is ITW or FAST a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ITW or FAST?

Does the media prefer ITW or FAST?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, ITW or FAST?

Do analysts prefer ITW or FAST?

Which has more volatility and risk, ITW or FAST?

Is ITW or FAST more profitable?

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