Fastenal Company

Fastenal Company

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$46.46

+3.9%
IndustrialsIndustrial - Distribution

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 3,209 in-market locations and 15 distribution centers. Fastenal Company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$53.34B
EPS1.1000
P/E Ratio36.60
Earnings Date07/13/2026
0.52%
Dividend Yield
-6%
3Y-20.0%
5Y-7.0%
10Y-23.0%
81.11%
Dividend Payout Ratio
-6%
3Y+20.0%
5Y+6.0%
10Y+23.0%
3Y+38.0%
5Y+71.0%
10Y+218.0%
Fastenal Company

Fastenal Company Dividend History

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10Y CAGR +0%
Latest $0
Annual $0
Stable dividend payments
Last Period: +0%

FAST Dividend Payment History

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Total Payments

50

Latest Dividend

$0.2400

Annual Amount

$0.9200

Frequency

Quarterly

DeclarationEx-DatePayment DateDividendAdjustedFrequencyGrowth
Apr 10, 2026
Apr 28, 2026May 26, 2026
$0.2400
$0.2400
Quarterly0.00%
Jan 16, 2026
Jan 29, 2026Feb 26, 2026
$0.2400
$0.2400
Quarterly+9.09%
Oct 10, 2025
Oct 28, 2025Nov 25, 2025
$0.2200
$0.2200
Quarterly0.00%
Jul 11, 2025
Jul 29, 2025Aug 26, 2025
$0.2200
$0.2200
Quarterly0.00%
Apr 10, 2025
Apr 25, 2025May 23, 2025
$0.4400
$0.2200
Quarterly+2.33%
Jan 16, 2025
Jan 31, 2025Feb 28, 2025
$0.4300
$0.2150
Quarterly+10.26%
Oct 10, 2024
Oct 25, 2024Nov 22, 2024
$0.3900
$0.1950
Quarterly0.00%
Jul 11, 2024
Jul 26, 2024Aug 23, 2024
$0.3900
$0.1950
Quarterly0.00%
Apr 10, 2024
Apr 25, 2024May 23, 2024
$0.3900
$0.1950
Quarterly0.00%
Jan 17, 2024
Feb 1, 2024Feb 29, 2024
$0.3900
$0.1950
Quarterly+2.63%
Nov 20, 2023
Dec 6, 2023Dec 20, 2023
$0.3800
$0.1900
Quarterly+8.57%
Oct 11, 2023
Oct 26, 2023Nov 24, 2023
$0.3500
$0.1750
Quarterly0.00%
Jul 12, 2023
Jul 27, 2023Aug 24, 2023
$0.3500
$0.1750
Quarterly0.00%
Apr 12, 2023
Apr 27, 2023May 25, 2023
$0.3500
$0.1750
Quarterly0.00%
Jan 18, 2023
Feb 2, 2023Mar 2, 2023
$0.3500
$0.1750
Quarterly+12.90%
Oct 12, 2022
Oct 27, 2022Nov 23, 2022
$0.3100
$0.1550
Quarterly0.00%
Jul 12, 2022
Jul 27, 2022Aug 24, 2022
$0.3100
$0.1550
Quarterly0.00%
Apr 12, 2022
Apr 27, 2022May 25, 2022
$0.3100
$0.1550
Quarterly0.00%
Jan 18, 2022
Feb 2, 2022Mar 2, 2022
$0.3100
$0.1550
Quarterly+10.71%
Oct 11, 2021
Oct 26, 2021Nov 23, 2021
$0.2800
$0.1400
Quarterly0.00%
Jul 12, 2021
Jul 27, 2021Aug 24, 2021
$0.2800
$0.1400
Quarterly0.00%
Apr 12, 2021
Apr 26, 2021May 25, 2021
$0.2800
$0.1400
Quarterly0.00%
Jan 19, 2021
Feb 3, 2021Mar 3, 2021
$0.2800
$0.1400
Quarterly-30.00%
Nov 20, 2020
Dec 2, 2020Dec 22, 2020
$0.4000
$0.2000
Quarterly+60.00%
Oct 12, 2020
Oct 27, 2020Nov 24, 2020
$0.2500
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Jul 13, 2020
Jul 28, 2020Aug 25, 2020
$0.2500
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Apr 13, 2020
Apr 28, 2020May 26, 2020
$0.2500
$0.1250
Quarterly0.00%
Jan 16, 2020
Jan 31, 2020Feb 28, 2020
$0.2500
$0.1250
Quarterly+13.64%
Oct 10, 2019
Oct 25, 2019Nov 22, 2019
$0.2200
$0.1100
Quarterly0.00%
Jul 10, 2019
Jul 25, 2019Aug 22, 2019
$0.2200
$0.1100
Quarterly+1.85%
Apr 10, 2019
Apr 24, 2019May 22, 2019
$0.4300
$0.1080
Quarterly0.00%
Jan 16, 2019
Jan 31, 2019Feb 27, 2019
$0.4300
$0.1080
Quarterly+8.00%
Oct 9, 2018
Oct 24, 2018Nov 21, 2018
$0.4000
$0.1000
Quarterly0.00%
Jul 10, 2018
Jul 25, 2018Aug 22, 2018
$0.4000
$0.1000
Quarterly+8.70%
Apr 10, 2018
Apr 25, 2018May 23, 2018
$0.3700
$0.0920
Quarterly0.00%
Jan 16, 2018
Jan 31, 2018Feb 27, 2018
$0.3700
$0.0920
Quarterly+15.00%
Oct 10, 2017
Oct 25, 2017Nov 22, 2017
$0.3200
$0.0800
Quarterly0.00%
Jul 11, 2017
Jul 26, 2017Aug 23, 2017
$0.3200
$0.0800
Quarterly0.00%
N/A
Apr 26, 2017May 24, 2017
$0.3200
$0.0800
Quarterly0.00%
Jan 17, 2017
Feb 1, 2017Feb 28, 2017
$0.3200
$0.0800
Quarterly+6.67%
Oct 10, 2016
Oct 25, 2016Nov 22, 2016
$0.3000
$0.0750
Quarterly0.00%
Jul 11, 2016
Jul 26, 2016Aug 23, 2016
$0.3000
$0.0750
Quarterly0.00%
Apr 11, 2016
Apr 26, 2016May 24, 2016
$0.3000
$0.0750
Quarterly0.00%
Jan 14, 2016
Jan 29, 2016Feb 26, 2016
$0.3000
$0.0750
Quarterly+7.14%
Oct 12, 2015
Oct 27, 2015Nov 24, 2015
$0.2800
$0.0700
Quarterly0.00%
Jul 13, 2015
Jul 28, 2015Aug 25, 2015
$0.2800
$0.0700
Quarterly0.00%
Apr 13, 2015
Apr 28, 2015May 26, 2015
$0.2800
$0.0700
Quarterly0.00%
Jan 14, 2015
Jan 30, 2015Feb 27, 2015
$0.2800
$0.0700
Quarterly+12.90%
Oct 9, 2014
Oct 24, 2014Nov 21, 2014
$0.2500
$0.0620
Quarterly0.00%
Jul 10, 2014
Jul 25, 2014Aug 22, 2014
$0.2500
$0.0620
Quarterly-
fast

Fastenal Company Payout Ratio Analysis

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Dividends Paid
-1.00B
2025
Net Income
1.26B
2025
Payout Ratio
79.80%
2025

Dividend Sustainability Analysis

Payout Ratio
79.80%

Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.

FCF Payout Ratio
95.6%

Moderate FCF concern. Most free cash flow goes to dividends, limiting flexibility. Monitor CapEx needs and ensure FCF isn't declining.

Dividend Growth
-12.4%

Significant dividend reduction signals serious challenges. Company prioritizing financial stability over shareholder returns. High risk of further cuts.

Sustainability
Fair

Dividend sustainability questionable. Monitor closely for signs of stress. Consider whether yield justifies the risk.

Key Insight

Recent dividend cut signals distress: Management forced to reduce payout, indicating financial pressure. Evaluate whether business challenges are temporary or structural before reinvesting.