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Industrials - Industrial - Distribution - NASDAQ - US
$ 72.16
-3.04 %
$ 41.4 B
Market Cap
36.08
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one FAST stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 72.2 USD, Fastenal Company is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one FAST stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 72.2 USD, Fastenal Company is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one FAST stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 72.2 USD, Fastenal Company is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart FAST

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$84.0$84.0$82.0$82.0$80.0$80.0$78.0$78.0$76.0$76.0$74.0$74.0$72.0$72.0$70.0$70.015 Oct15 OctNov '24Nov '2415 Nov15 NovDec '24Dec '2415 Dec15 DecJan '25Jan '2515 Jan15 JanFeb '25Feb '2515 Feb15 FebMar '25Mar '2515 Mar15 MarApr '25Apr '25
FINANCIALS
7.55 B REVENUE
2.71%
1.51 B OPERATING INCOME
-1.22%
1.15 B NET INCOME
-0.38%
1.17 B OPERATING CASH FLOW
-18.11%
-214 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-33.06%
-914 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
28.71%
1.82 B REVENUE
-4.49%
345 M OPERATING INCOME
-11.16%
262 M NET INCOME
-12.08%
283 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-4.75%
-57.5 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-2.86%
-250 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-18.70%
Balance Sheet Fastenal Company
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Current Assets 3.21 B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 256 M
Receivables 1.11 B
Other Current Assets 1.85 B
Non-Current Assets 1.49 B
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 1.34 B
Other Non-Current Assets 150 M
5.44 %23.60 %39.33 %28.43 %3.20 %Total Assets$4.7b
Current Liabilities 687 M
Accounts Payable 288 M
Short-Term Debt 174 M
Other Current Liabilities 226 M
Non-Current Liabilities 395 M
Long-Term Debt 312 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 83 M
26.60 %16.07 %20.86 %28.81 %7.67 %Total Liabilities$1.1b
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Fastenal Company
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Revenue 7.55 B
Cost Of Revenue 4.14 B
Gross Profit 3.4 B
Operating Expenses 1.89 B
Operating Income 1.51 B
Other Expenses 359 M
Net Income 1.15 B
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RATIOS
45.08% GROSS MARGIN
45.08%
20.01% OPERATING MARGIN
20.01%
15.25% NET MARGIN
15.25%
31.82% ROE
31.82%
24.49% ROA
24.49%
27.53% ROIC
27.53%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Fastenal Company
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Net Income 1.15 B
Depreciation & Amortization 175 M
Capital Expenditures -226 M
Stock-Based Compensation 8 M
Change in Working Capital -154 M
Others -18.3 M
Free Cash Flow 947 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Fastenal Company
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for FAST of $73.1 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $56 to a high of $86 .
FAST Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
56 USD -22.39%
FAST Average Price Target Wall Street Target
73.1 USD 1.32%
FAST Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
86 USD 19.18%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.54% DIVIDEND YIELD
0.43 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
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5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Fastenal Company
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0-3 MONTHS
5.15 M USD 1
3-6 MONTHS
15.8 M USD 11
6-9 MONTHS
14.7 M USD 8
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732 K USD 1
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7. News
Fastenal (FAST) Reports Next Week: What Awaits? Fastenal (FAST) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Fastenal Company Announces Conference Call to Review 2025 First Quarter Earnings WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) (collectively referred to as 'Fastenal' or by terms such as 'we', 'our', or 'us') announced the date and time for its conference call to review 2025 first quarter results, as well as current operations. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet on Friday, April 11, 2025 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 cal. businesswire.com - 3 weeks ago
Fastenal Company to Host Investor Presentation WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) (collectively referred to as 'Fastenal' or by terms such as 'we', 'our', or 'us') announced its intention to host an investor presentation on March 13, 2025 located in St. Paul, Minnesota, which will be available to access via webcast. The hosts of this event will be Dan Florness, our Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Watts, our President and Chief Sales Officer, and Holden Lewis, our Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial. businesswire.com - 1 month ago
Fastenal: Promising Pick For Long-Term Investors Who Value Sustainability And Business Model Quality I rate Fastenal as a buy due to its strong financial performance, high solvency, and nearly 10% annualized return over the past 3 years. Fastenal's diversified product portfolio, efficient operations, and high-quality earnings make it a top pick for long-term investors, despite minor shortfalls in net profit margin and stability ratio. While Fastenal is not debt-free, its low-interest payments and strong operating cash flow ensure it remains solvent and liquid, mitigating market risk. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Stocks For March 2025 I track 50 high-quality dividend stocks, updating their valuations daily to identify Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, and Trim opportunities based on historical free cash flow trends. Today, I will highlight 9 new stocks from the list that appear to be attractively positioned. I will present 3 unique valuations for each of these stocks. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Fastenal : Growth Trends, Challenges & Key Investment Insights Fastenal Inc. NASDAQ: FAST is a leading supplier of construction and industrial supplies, including fasteners, bolts, screws, studs, washers, as well as safety supplies and tools for maintenance repair and operations (MRO) products. Muted industrial manufacturing and construction activity amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop resulted in a semi-kitchen sink in the fourth quarter of 2024. marketbeat.com - 1 month ago
5 Stocks With Above-Market Yields Just Raised Payments Further With the stock market going through its first earnings season of 2025, companies are making important announcements. This includes the approval of share buyback programs, as well as dividend increases. marketbeat.com - 2 months ago
Fastenal Company: Market Maybe Too Optimistic About Business Outlook I am neutral on Fastenal Company due to near-term industrial sector challenges, potential margin compression, and slower growth in key segments like fastener sales. Despite positive 4Q24 earnings aspects, FAST's 35x forward earnings valuation is difficult to justify given the mixed outlook and historical performance. FAST's strengths include strong digital adoption, deep national account relationships, and potential benefits from an industrial sector recovery. seekingalpha.com - 2 months ago
6 Upcoming Dividend Increases This week's anticipated dividend increases feature six companies, averaging a 4.4% rise, with a median increase of 3.4%. My strategy involves investing in companies with consistent dividend growth and outperforming benchmarks, using data from the U.S. Dividend Champions and NASDAQ. I recommend SCHD for non-REIT investments and the Cohen & Steers REIT & Preferred Income Fund for REITs, both showcasing strong historical performance. seekingalpha.com - 2 months ago
Fastenal Company (FAST) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST ) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript January 17, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Taylor Ranta - Accounting Manager Dan Florness - CEO Holden Lewis - CFO Conference Call Participants Ryan Merkel - William Blair David Manthey - Baird Tommy Moll - Stephens Stephen Volkmann - Jefferies Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Fastenal 2024 Annual and Q4 Earnings Results Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. seekingalpha.com - 3 months ago
Fastenal's Q4 Earnings & Sales Miss Estimates, Stock Down FAST's fourth-quarter 2024 results reflect the expansion of Onsite locations and increased adoption of digital platforms, which are offset by a soft manufacturing environment. zacks.com - 3 months ago
S&P 500 Gains 1%; Fastenal Posts Downbeat Earnings U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the S&P 500 gaining around 1% on Friday. benzinga.com - 3 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Fastenal Company FAST

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Industrial - Distribution
MARKET CAP $ 41.4 B
Dividend Yield 0.54%
Description 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.
Contact 2001 Theurer Boulevard, Winona, MN, 55987-1500 https://www.fastenal.com
IPO Date Aug. 20, 1987
Employees 20958
Officers Mr. Daniel L. Florness Chief Executive Officer & Director Ms. Donnalee K. Papenfuss Executive Vice President of Strategy & Communications Mr. Holden Lewis Senior EVice President & Chief Financial Officer Ms. Anthony P. Broersma Executive Vice President of Operations Mr. Charles S. Miller Senior Executive Vice President of Sales Mr. John J. Milek Vice President & General Counsel Ms. Sheryl Ann Lisowski Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer Mr. William Joseph Drazkowski Executive Vice President of Sales Ms. Noelle Joan Oas J.D. Executive Vice President of Human Resources Mr. Jeffery Michael Watts President & Chief Sales Officer