Fastenal (FAST) Stock Forecast & Price Target $43.68 +0.11 (+0.25%) Closing price 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$43.45 -0.23 (-0.53%) As of 07:24 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 Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Fastenal - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating HoldBased on 13 Analyst RatingsSell2Hold6Buy5 Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for FAST. Consensus Price Target $49.7713.94% Upside According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fastenal, the average price target is $49.77. The highest price target for FAST is $82.00, while the lowest price target for FAST is $42.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.94% from the current price of $43.68. 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. 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FAST Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/20/25 to 5/20/261 Month Ago4/20/25 to 4/20/263 Months Ago2/19/25 to 2/19/261 Year Ago5/20/24 to 5/20/25Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy5 Buy rating(s)5 Buy rating(s)4 Buy rating(s)2 Buy rating(s)Hold6 Hold rating(s)6 Hold rating(s)7 Hold rating(s)8 Hold rating(s)Sell2 Sell rating(s)2 Sell rating(s)2 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$49.77$49.77$48.18$39.55Forecasted Upside13.94% Upside9.24% Upside4.27% Upside-3.44% DownsideConsensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold FAST Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History FAST Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Fastenal Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeFastenalRetail/Wholesale CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.23 2.15 2.52Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside13.75% Upside58.51% Upside16.49% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent FAST NewsNeutral NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails4/16/2026 Barclays3 of 5 starsGuy HardwickNot RatedBoost TargetEqual Weight$44.00 ➝ $45.00-0.27%4/14/2026 Sanford C. Bernstein4 of 5 stars Reiterated RatingUnderperform$42.00-8.26%4/14/2026 Wolfe Research3 of 5 stars Lower TargetUnderperform$46.00 ➝ $45.00+1.60%4/14/2026 Robert W. BairdSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingDavid MantheySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetOutperform$52.00 ➝ $50.00+9.22%4/13/2026 Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost Target$48.00 ➝ $55.00+24.18%4/9/2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetNeutral$46.00 ➝ $47.00-4.05%3/27/2026 Weiss RatingsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingBuy (B-)3/5/2026 Raymond James FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Set Target$48.00+1.72%3/5/2026 BenchmarkSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingBuy3/5/2026 Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingChris SnyderSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingPositive$45.00-6.11% Get the Latest News and Ratings for FAST and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Fastenal and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 1/21/2026 UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingStephen VolkmannSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingNeutral$46.00+4.33%12/15/2025 Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingStephen VolkmannSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet TargetHold ➝ Buy$45.00 ➝ $52.00+23.78%8/21/2025 Northcoast ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageNeutral7/15/2025 Loop CapitalSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingHold7/15/2025 StephensSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingTommy MollSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetEqual Weight$40.00 ➝ $45.00-0.16%7/3/2025 Stifel NicolausSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingBrian ButlerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$82.00+91.63%3/10/2025 William BlairSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingRyan MerkelSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform12/11/2024 HSBCSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeHold ➝ Reduce$35.00-12.25%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 08:22 PM ET. 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 Sunday, May 17, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Fastenal pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Fastenal Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Fastenal: The company has demonstrated strong financial performance, with a recent earnings per share of $0.30, aligning with analysts' expectations, indicating stability and reliability in earnings. Fastenal's revenue for the latest quarter was approximately $2.20 billion, surpassing consensus estimates, which reflects robust demand and effective business operations. The current stock price is around $47, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking for growth in the industrial supply sector. Fastenal has a solid net margin of 15.39%, suggesting efficient management of expenses relative to revenue, which can lead to higher profitability for shareholders. The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $0.96 and a yield of 2.2%, providing a steady income stream for investors. Fastenal Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Fastenal for these reasons: Fastenal's earnings per share decreased from $0.52 in the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about declining profitability. The dividend payout ratio is currently at 84.21%, indicating that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, which could limit reinvestment in growth opportunities. Insider selling activity has been noted, with a director recently selling a substantial number of shares, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance. While revenue growth is positive, it was only 12.4% year-over-year, which may not be sufficient to keep pace with industry competitors or market expectations. Fastenal operates in a competitive market, and any economic downturn could adversely affect demand for its products, impacting future earnings and stock performance. FAST Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Fastenal's forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fastenal is $49.77, with a high forecast of $82.00 and a low forecast of $42.00. Should I buy or sell Fastenal stock right now? 13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fastenal in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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. Does Fastenal's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Fastenal's stock has a predicted upside of 13.94% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. What analysts cover Fastenal? Fastenal has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Benchmark, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial, Robert W. Baird, Sanford C. Bernstein, Weiss Ratings, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Fastenal more than its competitors? Analysts like Fastenal more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for Fastenal is 2.23 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.15. Learn more on how FAST compares to other companies. Stock Forecasts and Research Tools Related Companies Nordson Stock Forecast Builders FirstSource Stock Forecast Dover Stock Forecast Graco Stock Forecast W.W. 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