FAST
Fastenal Company
NASDAQ: FAST · INDUSTRIALS · INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION
$43.71
-2.17% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$52.48B
P/E ratio
40.44
P/S ratio
6.22x
EPS (TTM)
$1.13
Dividend yield
1.98%
52W range
$38 – $50
Volume
7.7M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B7.8
Quality
B+9.0
Profitability
A+5.3
Valuation
C+5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
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Altman Z-Score
—
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$46.49
+6.36%
12-Month target
$32.73
-25.12%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$108.23
Margin of safety
+56.56%
0 Strong Buy5 Buy8 Hold2 Sell3 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ ROE 33.80% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $319.50M — positive
+ Revenue growth 12.40% QoQ
+ 56.56% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.11x — low leverage
Risks
- P/E 40.44x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.98B | $7.35B | $7.55B | $8.20B | $8.44B | $9.2B |
| Net income | $1.09B | $1.16B | $1.15B | $1.26B | $339.80M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.13 | $1.24 |
| Free cash flow | $767.20M | $1.26B | $946.80M | $1.05B | $319.50M | — |
| Profit margin | 15.57% | 15.72% | 15.25% | 15.35% | 15.40% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | WISECUP, REYNE K | Sale | 36,920 | — |
| 2026-03-05 | WISECUP, REYNE K | Sale | 36,920 | $47.34 |
| 2026-01-23 | SATTERLEE, SCOTT | Sale | 15,964 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Fastenal Company trades at $43.71. representing a P/E of 40.44x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 62/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. TTM revenue stands at $8.44B. with profit margins at 15.40%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $108.23.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fastenal Company's stock price?
Fastenal Company (FAST) trades at $43.71.
Is Fastenal Company overvalued?
Smart Value Score 62/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $108.23.
What is the price target of Fastenal Company (FAST)?
The analyst target price is $46.49, representing +6.4% upside from the current price of $43.71.
What is the intrinsic value of Fastenal Company (FAST)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $108.23, a +56.6% margin of safety versus $43.71.
What is the future stock price of FAST by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Fastenal Company could reach $125.01 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Fastenal Company's revenue?
TTM revenue is $8.44B.
Piotroski F-Score?
5/9 — moderate financial health.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustryINDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio6.22x
ROE33.80%
Beta0.84
50D MA$45.94
200D MA$44.86
Shares out1.15B
Float1.14B
Short ratio—
Avg volume7.7M
Performance
1 week-3.83%
1 month-5.80%
3 months+0.90%
YTD+8.92%
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3 years—
5 years—