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FAST

Fastenal Co

$50.72

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+$0.64+1.28%

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Open: $50.19
High: $50.75
Low: $49.94
Prev close: $50.08

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors
Size: Mid-cap
Market cap: $57.5B
Shares out: 1.15B
Country: US
IPO: Aug 1, 1987
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: fastenal.com
Next earnings: 2026-10-14 · EPS est. 0.34

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Fastenal Co. sells industrial supplies, fasteners, and safety products to contractors, manufacturers, and government agencies through a…

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Fastenal (FAST) Earned A Zacks Upgrade, Is The Stock Now Pricey?In brief
Fastenal received a Zacks Rank #2 upgrade, citing a stronger earnings outlook and a year‑to‑date return above its industry peers. Recent trading shows a 22.8% YTD gain but a 3.1% drop in the last month as investors reassess risk.
Yahoo · Sep 22, 2026
Are Industrial Products Stocks Lagging Fastenal (FAST) This Year?In brief
The headline compares Fastenal and Kubota Corp’s performance to the broader industrial products sector for the year. No further details are provided.
Yahoo · Sep 21, 2026
The Fed Is Watching AI Inflation. Here's What ETF Investors Should WatchIn brief
ETF investors are advised to watch rising demand for data‑center power, copper, and infrastructure as AI investment fuels inflation.
Benzinga · Sep 21, 2026
Wolfe Research Assumes Fastenal at Underperform, Announces Price Target of $51In brief
Wolfe Research gave Fastenal an Underperform rating and set a price target of $51.
Benzinga · Sep 15, 2026
All You Need to Know About Fastenal (FAST) Rating Upgrade to BuyIn brief
Fastenal’s Zacks Rank #2 upgrade reflects growing optimism about its earnings prospects. The upgrade could lift the stock’s price.
Yahoo · Sep 14, 2026
Ball Corp to Boost Manufacturing Footprint in India With New FacilityIn brief
Ball Corp plans a new two‑line beverage can facility in Uttar Pradesh, India, backed by customer contracts to expand its manufacturing footprint.
Yahoo · Sep 14, 2026
If You Invested $1000 In Fastenal Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much TodayIn brief
Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.18% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.33%. Currently, Fastenal has a market capitalization of $56.23 billion.
Benzinga · Sep 14, 2026
Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Growth Stocks For September 2026In brief
The article lists the top 50 high‑quality dividend growth stocks for September 2026. No additional details are provided.
SeekingAlpha · Sep 13, 2026

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