Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, North America, and internationally. It offers fasteners, and related industrial and construction supplies under the Fastenal name. The company's fastener products include threaded fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and related washers, which are used in manufactured products and construction projects, as well as in the maintenance and repair of machines. It also offers miscellaneous supplies and hardware, including pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire ropes, strut products, rivets, and related accessories. The company serves the manufacturing market comprising original equipment manufacturers; maintenance, repair, and operations; and non-residential construction market, which includes general, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, and road contractors. It also serves farmers, truckers, railroads, mining companies, schools, and retail trades; and oil exploration, production, and refinement companies, as well as federal, state, and local governmental entities. The company distributes its products through a network of 3,268 in-market locations and 16 distribution centers. Fastenal Company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.
IPO Year: 1987
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: fastenal.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | $55.00 | Buy | Rothschild & Co Redburn |
| 6/16/2026 | $46.00 | Neutral | DA Davidson |
| 12/15/2025 | $52.00 | Hold → Buy | Jefferies |
| 11/13/2025 | Underperform → Peer Perform | Wolfe Research | |
| 11/12/2025 | $38.00 | Underperform | Bernstein |
| 10/8/2025 | $49.00 | Equal Weight | Barclays |
| 8/21/2025 | Neutral | Northcoast | |
| 8/7/2025 | $55.00 | Neutral → Outperform | Robert W. Baird |
| 4/3/2025 | Underperform → Peer Perform | Wolfe Research | |
| 3/10/2025 | Mkt Perform → Outperform | William Blair |
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Rothschild & Co Redburn initiated coverage of Fastenal with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $55.00
DA Davidson initiated coverage of Fastenal with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $46.00
Jefferies upgraded Fastenal from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $52.00
Wolfe Research upgraded Fastenal from Underperform to Peer Perform
Bernstein initiated coverage of Fastenal with a rating of Underperform and set a new price target of $38.00
Barclays initiated coverage of Fastenal with a rating of Equal Weight and set a new price target of $49.00
Northcoast initiated coverage of Fastenal with a rating of Neutral
Robert W. Baird upgraded Fastenal from Neutral to Outperform and set a new price target of $55.00
Wolfe Research upgraded Fastenal from Underperform to Peer Perform
William Blair upgraded Fastenal from Mkt Perform to Outperform
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Daily sales increased 14.7% year-over-year, primarily driven by share gains with larger customers, pricing actions, and broad-based demand across core end markets. Operating margin was 21.0%, consistent year-over-year, as selling, general, and administrative expense leverage fully offset gross margin headwinds, which were primarily related to unfavorable price/cost. Operating cash flow was $266 million, representing 69% of net income, reflecting the timing of working capital changes associated with strong sales growth. Returned $305 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, representing 80% of net income. Continued progress on strategic initiatives, inclu
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us') reported its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.26 per share to be paid in cash on August 25, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 28, 2026. Except for share and per share information, dollar amounts are stated in millions. We began paying annual dividends in 1991, semi-annual dividends in 2003, and then expanded to quarterly dividends in 2011. In addition to these regular dividend payments, we have previously paid special one-time dividends in December 2008, December 2012, December 2020, and December 2023. Our board of directors currently intends to continue paying quarterly dividends,
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) is proud to announce the publication of its 2026 Impact Report. The report, which covers the year ended December 31, 2025, highlights Fastenal's initiatives and impacts in pursuit of three objectives: empowering people, preserving our world, and serving as a trusted partner. The report reflects the creativity and hard work of Fastenal's team members as they continually push for improvements in areas like sustainability, governance, safety, employee development, customer solutions, and community engagement. A central theme is Fastenal's maturing greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting capabilities. In 2025, the team achieved important milestones in the journey to im
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us') announced the date and time for its conference call to review 2026 second quarter results, as well as current operations. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. central time. To access the call, please visit the following Web address: https://investor.fastenal.com/events.cfm Our conference call presentation (which includes information, supplemental to that contained in our earnings announcement, regarding results for the quarter) will be available at 6:00 a.m., central time, on the day of the conference call. To access the presentation, please visit the follo
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) has been named as an official partner of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games ('USA Games'), to be held June 20–26 in Minnesota's Twin Cities area. With the support of partners like Fastenal, the USA Games will bring together thousands of athletes, coaches, fans, and volunteers from across the country in a national celebration of the human spirit. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260615807193/en/Fastenal printed the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games logo on nearly 500 donated safety vests and hardhats. Through the partnership, Fastenal has donated over $100,000 worth of products to help
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST), a leader in global and local supply chain solutions, has partnered with FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) to improve accessibility in all future FIRST® Robotics Competition events. The project is part of Fastenal's ongoing commitment to STEM initiatives and workforce development. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260609652994/en/Representatives from Fastenal got to meet Team 3313 Mechatronics at the inaugural FRC Bluff Country Regional in Winona, Minn. During a FIRST® Robotics Competition event, team members work to maneuver their team-built robots aro
Daily sales increased 12.4% year-over-year, primarily driven by share gains and broad-based demand across core end markets. Operating margin was 20.3% (an increase of 20 basis points year-over-year), reflecting operating leverage and cost discipline, partially offset by an ongoing shift in customer mix. Operating cash flow was $378 million, representing 111% of net income, supported by disciplined working capital management. Returned $296 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Continued progress on strategic initiatives, including increased sales effectiveness through key account wins, expansion of technology, and deeper penetration through new custome
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us') reported its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.24 per share to be paid in cash on May 26, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 28, 2026. Except for share and per share information, dollar amounts are stated in millions. We began paying annual dividends in 1991, semi-annual dividends in 2003, and then expanded to quarterly dividends in 2011. In addition to these regular dividend payments, we have previously paid special one-time dividends in December 2008, December 2012, December 2020, and December 2023. Our board of directors currently intends to continue paying quarterly dividends, th
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST), a global leader in supply chain solutions and industrial distribution, is proud to mark its 25th anniversary in Mexico, underscoring a legacy of growth, innovation, and deep local partnerships. The decision to enter the Mexico market came in 2000, and the Apodaca branch officially began doing business early the following year. According to Nick Groth, who helped lead the charge and today serves as Fastenal's vice president of international sales, those early days brought some unique challenges. "There was a lot of knocking on doors and making introductions with our 'Big Blue' catalog," recalled Groth. "But people didn't understand the Fastenal name, and t
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us') announced the date and time for its conference call to review 2026 first quarter results, as well as current operations. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. central time. To access the call, please visit the following Web address: https://investor.fastenal.com/events.cfm Our conference call presentation (which includes information, supplemental to that contained in our earnings announcement, regarding results for the quarter) will be available at 6:00 a.m., central time, on the day of the conference call. To access the presentation, please visit the follow
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Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) (the 'Company' or 'Fastenal') announced today that Daniel L. Florness communicated to the Board of Directors on December 19, 2025 his decision to step out of his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Fastenal on July 16, 2026. On December 19, 2025, Fastenal's Board appointed Jeffery M. Watts, Fastenal's current President and Chief Sales Officer, to succeed Mr. Florness as Fastenal's CEO effective as of July 16, 2026. "The Board of Directors would like to recognize Dan for his impressive 30 years of service to Fastenal and commend him on the shareholder value he has helped create while CEO over the past 10 years," said Scott Satterlee, Fastenal's Board Cha
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) (the 'Company' or 'Fastenal') has appointed Jeff Watts, a 28-year Company veteran with deep global sales experience, to the position of President and Chief Sales Officer, effective August 1, 2024. Mr. Watts will assume the President role from Dan Florness, who will be voluntarily vacating the President position on the effective date. Mr. Florness will continue to serve as Fastenal's CEO and as a member of its Board of Directors. In addition to serving as President, Mr. Watts will continue in his role as the Company's Chief Sales Officer (CSO), a position he has held since May 2023. As CSO, his responsibilities include establishing priorities, setting goals,
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Daily sales increased 14.7% year-over-year, primarily driven by share gains with larger customers, pricing actions, and broad-based demand across core end markets. Operating margin was 21.0%, consistent year-over-year, as selling, general, and administrative expense leverage fully offset gross margin headwinds, which were primarily related to unfavorable price/cost. Operating cash flow was $266 million, representing 69% of net income, reflecting the timing of working capital changes associated with strong sales growth. Returned $305 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, representing 80% of net income. Continued progress on strategic initiatives, inclu
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us') reported its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.26 per share to be paid in cash on August 25, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 28, 2026. Except for share and per share information, dollar amounts are stated in millions. We began paying annual dividends in 1991, semi-annual dividends in 2003, and then expanded to quarterly dividends in 2011. In addition to these regular dividend payments, we have previously paid special one-time dividends in December 2008, December 2012, December 2020, and December 2023. Our board of directors currently intends to continue paying quarterly dividends,
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us') announced the date and time for its conference call to review 2026 second quarter results, as well as current operations. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. central time. To access the call, please visit the following Web address: https://investor.fastenal.com/events.cfm Our conference call presentation (which includes information, supplemental to that contained in our earnings announcement, regarding results for the quarter) will be available at 6:00 a.m., central time, on the day of the conference call. To access the presentation, please visit the follo
Daily sales increased 12.4% year-over-year, primarily driven by share gains and broad-based demand across core end markets. Operating margin was 20.3% (an increase of 20 basis points year-over-year), reflecting operating leverage and cost discipline, partially offset by an ongoing shift in customer mix. Operating cash flow was $378 million, representing 111% of net income, supported by disciplined working capital management. Returned $296 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Continued progress on strategic initiatives, including increased sales effectiveness through key account wins, expansion of technology, and deeper penetration through new custome
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us') reported its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.24 per share to be paid in cash on May 26, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 28, 2026. Except for share and per share information, dollar amounts are stated in millions. We began paying annual dividends in 1991, semi-annual dividends in 2003, and then expanded to quarterly dividends in 2011. In addition to these regular dividend payments, we have previously paid special one-time dividends in December 2008, December 2012, December 2020, and December 2023. Our board of directors currently intends to continue paying quarterly dividends, th
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us') announced the date and time for its conference call to review 2026 first quarter results, as well as current operations. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. central time. To access the call, please visit the following Web address: https://investor.fastenal.com/events.cfm Our conference call presentation (which includes information, supplemental to that contained in our earnings announcement, regarding results for the quarter) will be available at 6:00 a.m., central time, on the day of the conference call. To access the presentation, please visit the follow
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us'), a leader in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies, today announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Except for share and per share information, or as otherwise noted below, dollar amounts are stated in millions. All historical common stock share and per share information and stockholders' equity balances for all periods presented in this release, including the financial statements attached to this release, have been retroactively adjusted to reflect a two-for-one stock split effective at the close of business on May 21, 2025. Percentage and dollar calculatio
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us') reported its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.24 per share to be paid in cash on February 26, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 29, 2026. Except for share and per share information, dollar amounts are stated in millions. We began paying annual dividends in 1991, semi-annual dividends in 2003, and then expanded to quarterly dividends in 2011. In addition to these regular dividend payments, we have previously paid special one-time dividends in December 2008, December 2012, December 2020, and December 2023. Our board of directors currently intends to continue paying quarterly divide
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us') announced the date and time for its conference call to review 2025 annual and fourth quarter results, as well as current operations. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. central time. The conference call will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, since Monday, January 19, 2026, is a U.S. federal holiday. To access the call, please visit the following Web address: https://investor.fastenal.com/events.cfm Our conference call presentation (which includes information, supplemental to that contained in our earnings announcement, regarding results for the quar
Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us'), a leader in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Except for share and per share information, or as otherwise noted below, dollar amounts are stated in millions. All historical common stock share and per share information and stockholders' equity balances for all periods presented in this release, including the financial statements attached to this release, have been retroactively adjusted to reflect a two-for-one stock split effective at the close of business on May 21, 2025. Percentage and dollar calculations, whic