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Fastenal (FAST.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

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Price history for Fastenal (FAST.US) – stock price at $0.00, November 2026
Fastenal stock price – price development 2026. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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Fastenal 2026 Price Target

The average price target for Fastenal is $51.15. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 0% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.
⚠️ Don’t buy a stock just because of its price targetA price target is the analysts’ estimate of where the stock will trade in 12 months. That estimate is often wrong. A large study of US stocks from 2000 to 2009 found that only 38% of price targets had been met after 12 months. On average, the targets promised 15 percentage points more return than the stocks delivered. Use the price target together with the financials and the trend, not on its own.Source: Bradshaw, Brown and Huang (2013)

Is Fastenal overvalued or undervalued?

Fastenal is currently fairly valued with a gap of 0% relative to the price target.


The current price is $0.00, which places Fastenal in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $46.04, and overvalued when the price exceeds $56.27.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Fastenal, the fair value range lies between $46.04 and $56.27.


See the full price target analysis for Fastenal →

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Analyst Ratings for Fastenal stock in 2026: Hold

18 analysts cover Fastenal. The ratings are mixed, with 33.3% Buy, 38.9% Hold and 27.8% Sell.

Consensus: Hold (3.22/5)
Strong Buy
6 (33.3%)
Hold
7 (38.9%)
Sell
2 (11.1%)
Strong Sell
3 (16.7%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.22 out of 5 based on 18 analysts
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About Fastenal – Industrial Distribution

Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, 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 that are used in manufactured products and construction projects, as well as in the maintenance and repair of machines. It 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 customers; non-residential construction market; 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. Fastenal Company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Fastenal

$63.3B Market cap
$9.1B Revenue
Industrial Distribution Industry
44.87 P/E
6.97 P/S
15.36 P/B
United States Listed on exchange
fastenal.com Website
Industrials Sector

What kind of stock is Fastenal?

Growth stock Quality stock

Fastenal is classified as a growth stock and quality stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, strong financial health (Piotroski 7/9).

Score Overview for Fastenal

💰 Value Score 13/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 83/100 (Very High)
📊 Total Score 32/100

📈 Valuation

Fastenal trades at a P/E ratio of 44.9, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 39.7 (12% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 7.0 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 15.4. The PEG ratio is 3.59 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Fastenal has a profit margin of 15.6% (solid) and an operating margin of 20.5%. Return on equity (ROE) is 35.3% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 22.0%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 20.7% year over year.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 7 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 11.39 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 29.9% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 3.81%.

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Fastenal Dividend

How much does Fastenal pay in dividends?

Fastenal does not currently pay a dividend. This may be because the company reinvests its profits in growth, or because there is not enough profit for dividend payments. You can find more information about the dividend policy on the company's website.

Historical Dividend Payments for Fastenal

No historical dividend payments are registered for this stock.

Ex-datePayment dateAmountCurrency
No historical dividend payments available.
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Fastenal Short Selling 2026: 3.8% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 3.8% of the free float
Short % of free float
3.8%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
EODHD
Reported about twice a month
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Short interest comes from our data provider EODHD. The figure is reported about twice a month; we check it every trading day.
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When Does Fastenal Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Fastenal is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



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Technical Analysis of Fastenal 2026 – Signal: Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated November 14, 2026.

Technical analysis of Fastenal (FAST.US) – RSI 68, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart November 2026
Fastenal technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI, MACD and volume profile. Updated Nov 14, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Fastenal Company

Fastenal Company is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $55.19 is 4.4% above the 20-day average ($52.88). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 8.1% above the 50-day average ($51.08). Long term, the stock is 16.7% above the 200-day average ($47.28), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (51.08) is above the 200-day average (47.28), which is a classic bullish signal for Fastenal Company.

Is Fastenal Company overbought or oversold?

Fastenal Company has an RSI of 68.0. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone.

MACD Analysis for Fastenal Company

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (1.183), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (0.915) by 0.268, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (2.013), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (1.628) by 0.385, which confirms rising long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly MACD are positive and above their signal lines. Trend and momentum confirm each other across time horizons – the strongest bullish signal.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Fastenal Company

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (1.183). Weekly bullish (2.013).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 68.0 – neutral.

Technical signal: Buy

The broader trend is positive and MACD supports the picture. Consider buying with a stop-loss below the nearest support level.

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Who Owns Fastenal?

The three largest owners of Fastenal are BlackRock Inc (9.3%), Vanguard Capital Management, LLC (6.5%) and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC (5.7%). The percentage is their share of the stock, as of Jun 30, 2026. Source: our data provider EODHD.

The 10 Largest Institutions

InstitutionStakeChange
BlackRock Inc9.27%+1.5%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6.53%+0.5%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC5.66%+0.7%
State Street Corp4.92%+1.6%
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc3.74%+8.9%
Amvescap Plc.3.45%+3.5%
Geode Capital Management, LLC3.44%+1.4%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts1.82%−19.0%
Bank of New York Mellon Corp1.56%−27.4%
Bank of America Corp1.41%−1.1%

As of Jun 30, 2026. "Change" is the change in shares held since the holder's previous report.

The 5 Largest Funds

FundStakeChange
Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest3.17%−0.2%
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF™2.85%+0.1%
Vanguard 500 Index Investor2.63%−1.2%
Vanguard MStar Mid Cap Index Instl2.14%−1.1%
Invesco QQQ Trust2.08%−0.1%

As of Oct 31, 2026. A fund may be managed by one of the institutions above, so the two lists cannot be added together.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fastenal stock in 2026

Should you buy Fastenal stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Fastenal is currently Buy. Fastenal trades at $0.00 as of Nov 14, 2026. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 1.183 with rising momentum (signal: 0.915); RSI is at 68.0 (neutral zone). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Fastenal stock?
There is currently no active analyst price target for Fastenal.
Is Fastenal a dividend stock?
Yes, Fastenal is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 1.73%. The payout ratio is 80.7%, which is considered high. The next dividend payment is scheduled for Nov 25, 2026.
What is the risk of Fastenal stock?
Fastenal is rated as a stock in the risk category Unknown. Detailed risk data is currently not available.
Is Fastenal overvalued?
Fastenal has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 44.9 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 7.0, a P/B ratio of 15.4.
Is Fastenal overbought?
No, Fastenal is not overbought. RSI is at 68.0 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 68.0 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Fastenal earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Fastenal has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Fastenal shorted?
Yes, Fastenal is shorted with 3.8% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. The figure comes from our data provider EODHD, is reported about twice a month, and we check it every trading day.
Are insiders buying Fastenal stock?
There is currently no registered insider trading for Fastenal.
Is Fastenal a good stock?
Based on our total score, Fastenal is rated as a poor stock with a total score of 32 out of 100. The stock scores below average on value, quality and momentum – it sits at the lower end of the market. The score is made up of Value: 13/100, Quality: 83/100. In addition: a dividend of 1.73%. Whether now is the time to buy is a separate question: the technical signal is Buy. Whether Fastenal is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Fastenal stock?
The outlook for Fastenal based on current data: the P/E ratio is 44.9 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Fastenal stock moving?
Fastenal is moving right now. The technical indicators show: MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal). For the latest context, see our technical analysis and insider section above.
How high can Fastenal go?
There is currently no active analyst price target for Fastenal. The stock has traded between $38.15 and $56.27 over the last 52 weeks. The price is 100.0% below the 52-week high, which can indicate potential if the underlying fundamentals are intact. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Fastenal fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Fastenal. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Fastenal do?
Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. It offers fasteners, and related industrial and construction supplies under the Fastenal n... The company belongs to the Industrials sector, more specifically the Industrial Distribution industry, is headquartered in United States, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Fastenal as an investment.
Did Fastenal raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Fastenal. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history above.
Is Fastenal making money or losing money?
Yes, Fastenal is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 15.6% — which is solid. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 20.5%. At a P/E ratio of 44.9, you currently pay 44.9 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Fastenal go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Fastenal is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 11.39 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 7 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 30% (low). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Fastenal have a lot of debt?
No, Fastenal has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 30%. For the industrials sector, anything below 100% counts as low debt. Industrial companies often sit at 100-200% because of heavy production assets and long order books. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Fastenal service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 665.0x, and net debt equals 0.1 years of earnings (EBITDA).
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