Fastenal (FAST) Dividend Yield, Date & History $47.64 +0.62 (+1.32%) Closing price 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$47.66 +0.02 (+0.03%) As of 07:59 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Fastenal Dividend SummaryDividend Yield2.02%Forward Dividend Yield2.18%Based on upcoming increaseUpcoming Ex-Dividend Date Jul. 28 Dividend Increase Track Record 26 YearsAnnualized 5-Year Dividend Growth 4.68%Dividend Payout Ratio 81.36% Fastenal (FAST) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and a dividend yield of 2.02%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, July 28, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.26 per share, scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026. FAST has grown its dividend for 26 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 4.68% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 81.36% of its earnings and 75.67% of its cash flow as dividends. Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryFAST Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Fastenal's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Fastenal in Dividend Calculator FAST Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Fastenal's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Fastenal in Dividend Yield Calculator Fastenal vs. The CompetitionCompare Fastenal's annual dividend and yield with averages for Retail and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeFastenalRetail CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$0.96$0.03$1.67Dividend Yield2.02%176.91%9.42%Track Record26 years11 years10 yearsFastenal Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings81.36%Based on This Year's Estimate76.80%Based on Next Year's Estimate69.57%Based on Cashflow75.67% Fastenal Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date7/10/2026quarterly$0.26+$0.028.33%2.24%7/28/20267/28/20268/25/20264/10/2026quarterly$0.24 - 2.15%4/28/20264/28/20265/26/20261/16/2026quarterly$0.24+$0.029.09%2.22%1/29/20261/29/20262/26/202610/10/2025quarterly$0.22 - 2.11%10/28/202510/28/202511/25/20257/11/2025quarterly$0.22-$0.2250.00%2.03%7/29/20257/29/20258/26/2025Your $29.97 book is free today (Ad)Why Some Traders Skip Stocks Entirely You don't need a big account to trade options. In fact, options can give you up to 12 times the leverage of stocks — with a fraction of the capital tied up. This free guide lays it all out in plain English — from A to Z, with step-by-step examples you can follow in your own account.Normally $29.97. Today it's free. Grab your copy now.4/10/2025quarterly$0.44+$0.2250104.65%2.32%4/25/20254/25/20255/23/20251/16/2025quarterly$0.2150+$0.0210.26%2.3%1/31/20251/31/20252/28/202510/10/2024quarterly$0.1950 - 2.23%10/25/202410/25/202411/22/2024This table shows Fastenal's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Fastenal Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Fastenal's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Fastenal is 2.02%. Learn more on FAST's dividend yield history. How much is Fastenal's annual dividend? The annual dividend for FAST shares is $0.96. Learn more on FAST's annual dividend history. How often does Fastenal pay dividends? Fastenal pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Fastenal's next dividend payment? Fastenal's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.26 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. When was Fastenal's most recent dividend payment? Fastenal's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.24 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. When is Fastenal's ex-dividend date? Fastenal's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, July 28, 2026. When was Fastenal's most recent ex-dividend date? Fastenal's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Is Fastenal's dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 4.68% per year. What track record does Fastenal have of raising its dividend? Fastenal has increased its dividend for the past 26 consecutive years. When did Fastenal last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.02 on Friday, July 10, 2026. What is Fastenal's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for FAST is: 81.36% based on the trailing year of earnings 76.80% based on this year's estimates 69.57% based on next year's estimates 75.67% based on cash flow Is Fastenal a good dividend stock? Fastenal's dividend yield of 2.04% is lower than the average Retail/Wholesale company that issues a dividend. The company's 26 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Fastenal's dividend payout ratio of 81.36% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, FAST will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 69.57% next year. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Fastenal stock as a Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time. 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