Market Cap$58.55B
P/E46.51x
PEG Ratio3.30
Div yield2.30%
Beta0.67
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Favorite Metrics
Price vs S&P 500 (26W)4.44%
Price vs S&P 500 (4W)4.08%
PEG Ratio3.30
VGM Score58.17
P/E Ratio (Annual)46.51x
Indicated Dividend Yield (Annual)2.30%
FAST Earnings Surprise History
| Quarter | Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $0.34 | $0.35 | +3.87%(+$0.01) | |
| Q2 2026 | $0.33 | $0.33 | +1.25%(+$0.00) | |
| Q1 2026 | $0.30 | $0.30 | +0.84%(+$0.00) | |
| Q4 2025 | $0.26 | $0.26 | +0.54%(+$0.00) | |
| Q3 2025 | $0.30 | $0.29 | -2.20%(-$0.01) |
FAST Analyst Recommendations
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Industry Peers — Building Materials & Hardware(5)
| Symbol | Value Score | Growth Score | Momentum Score | P/S Ratio (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Operating Margin (TTM) | Revenue Growth TTM (YoY) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FASTFastenal Co | F | B | A | 6.4x | 35.1% | 20.5% | 13.5% | $51.02 |
| SHWThe Sherwin-Williams Company | F | C | B | 3.3x | 62.1% | 14.3% | 5.8% | $335.20 |
| TSCOTractor Supply Co | C | C | C | 1.1x | 39.3% | 8.5% | 4.0% | $33.16 |
| ZKHZKH Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing thirty-five (35) Class A Ordinary Shares | A | A | F | 0.2x | -4.7% | -0.8% | 7.9% | $1.75 |
| GRWGGROW GENERATION CORP | C | D | B | 0.5x | -17.4% | -10.8% | 1.6% | $1.43 |
| IPWiPower, Inc. Common Stock | A | D | F | 0.0x | -44.7% | -36.5% | -53.9% | $0.40 |
About Fastenal Co
Fastenal distributes maintenance, repair, and operations supplies to industrial customers through a network of branches and on-site vending operations. The company has strategically shifted toward its on-site model, where it installs vending machines and personnel at customer facilities; this footprint now exceeds its branch network and remains the primary expansion focus. By serving as a one-stop outsourcing partner, Fastenal delivers value-added services alongside a comprehensive portfolio of tools, safety equipment, and supplies.