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Fastenal (FAST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$46.06 +0.18 (+0.39%)
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Fastenal - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
8
Buy
3

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Fastenal in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 12 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for FAST.

Consensus Price Target

$45.64
-0.92% Downside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fastenal, the average price target is $45.64. The highest price target for FAST is $82.00, while the lowest price target for FAST is $35.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.92% from the current price of $46.06.
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FAST Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/18/24 to 7/18/25
1 Month Ago
6/18/24 to 6/18/25
3 Months Ago
4/19/24 to 4/19/25
1 Year Ago
7/19/23 to 7/18/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$45.64$40.40$39.55$33.33
Forecasted Upside-0.92% Downside-2.63% Downside-2.99% Downside-3.14% Downside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

FAST Analyst Recommendations By Month

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FAST Price Targets by Month

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Fastenal Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFastenalRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.17
2.54
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-0.92% Downside50.48% Upside11.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/15/2025Loop Capital
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold ➝ Hold
7/15/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Patrick Baumann
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$38.00 ➝ $41.00-9.63%
7/15/2025Stephens
4 of 5 stars
Tommy Moll
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$40.00 ➝ $45.00-0.16%
7/15/2025Robert W. Baird
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David Manthey
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$43.00 ➝ $47.00+4.28%
7/14/2025Wolfe Research
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N. Coe
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Reiterated RatingPositive ➝ Positive
7/3/2025Morgan Stanley
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Chris Snyder
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Set TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$40.00-6.52%
7/3/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Brian Butler
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Set Target$82.00+91.63%
3/10/2025William Blair
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Ryan Merkel
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform
12/11/2024Hsbc Global Res
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W. Brooks
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DowngradeHold ➝ Moderate Sell
12/11/2024HSBC
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 DowngradeHold ➝ Reduce$35.00-12.25%
12/6/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$37.00 ➝ $42.50+3.96%
11/13/2024UBS Group
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A. Mehrotra
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Initiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Neutral$35.50 ➝ $44.00+4.77%
10/7/2024Bank of America
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$42.50+21.12%

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Should I Buy Fastenal Stock? FAST Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Fastenal pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Fastenal
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Fastenal:

  • The current stock price is around $41.55, reflecting a stable market position and potential for growth.
  • Fastenal has shown consistent revenue growth, with a recent quarterly revenue of approximately $1.96 billion, indicating strong demand for its products.
  • The company has a solid net margin of 15.13%, which suggests effective cost management and profitability.
  • Fastenal's return on equity stands at 31.99%, demonstrating efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits.
  • Recent analyst upgrades, including a price target increase to $45.00, suggest positive market sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.

Fastenal
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Fastenal for these reasons:

  • Insider selling activity, including a significant sale by the CEO, may raise concerns about the company's future prospects.
  • Despite recent growth, the stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 12-month high of $43.10 and a low of $30.68, indicating volatility.
  • Analysts have assigned a majority "hold" rating, suggesting uncertainty about the stock's immediate upside potential.
  • The company's P/E ratio of 41.34 may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Institutional ownership is high at 81.38%, which can lead to less price stability if large investors decide to sell.

FAST Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fastenal is $45.64, with a high forecast of $82.00 and a low forecast of $35.00.

12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fastenal in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" FAST shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FAST, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Fastenal's stock has a predicted downside of -0.92% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Fastenal has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loop Capital, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Fastenal less than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for Fastenal is Hold while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how FAST compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:FAST) was last updated on 7/18/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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