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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
B
7.8
Quality
B+
9.0
Profitability
A+
5.3
Valuation
C+
5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
Altman Z-Score
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →200 stocks currently score above 75

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
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (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 margin15.57%15.72%15.25%15.35%15.40%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-03-05WISECUP, REYNE KSale36,920
2026-03-05WISECUP, REYNE KSale36,920$47.34
2026-01-23SATTERLEE, SCOTTSale15,964

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
FAST$52.48B626.09.05.37.8+56.56%Buy
CAT$386.56B554.77.54.34.5Buy
GEV$308.81B638.07.03.74.3Buy
GE$297.36B594.08.03.75.3Buy
RTX$234.67B597.36.03.36.0-49.24%Buy
BA$183.23B485.35.02.04.0-39.36%Hold

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%
1 year
3 years
5 years