NASDAQ:FAST · NASDAQ Global Select
+$0.89 today
Vol 10.34M · Avg 7.29M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Fastenal Company earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare FAST returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
31.9%
avg 30.8%
ROIC
28.2%
avg 25.4%
ROA
24.9%
avg 22.3%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 31.9% versus its period average of 30.8%. 3 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Daniel L. Florness | Chief Executive Officer & Director | $3.32M | — | 63 | $85,365.00 | <0.01% |
Jeffery Watts | President & Chief Sales Officer | $2.36M | — | 54 | $60,975.00 | <0.01% |
Charles S. Miller | Senior Executive Vice President of Sales | $1.59M | — | 52 | $35,670.00 | <0.01% |
John Lewis Soderberg | Senior Executive Vice President of Information Technology | $1.36M | — | 55 | $24,390.00 | <0.01% |
Sheryl Ann Lisowski | Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer | $1.28M | — | 59 | $17,560.00 | <0.01% |
Max H. Tunnicliff | Senior EVice President & Chief Financial Officer | $466,403.00 | — | 47 | $28,841.00 | <0.01% |
Donnalee K. Papenfuss | Executive Vice President of Strategy & Communications | — | — | 61 | $13,719.00 | <0.01% |
Noelle J.Oas | Executive Vice President of Human Resources | — | — | 41 | $17,560.00 | <0.01% |
John J. Milek | Vice President & General Counsel | — | — | — | $23,474.00 | <0.01% |
Anthony Broersma | Executive Vice President of Operations | — | — | 45 | $17,560.00 | <0.01% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
6
$253,466.10
Sells
12
$12.49M
Net Sentiment
$12.24M
Net selling
Most Active
HSU Hsenghung Sam
3 transactions
1–10 of 18
Analysis
Insiders reported 6 buys worth $253,466.10 and 12 sells worth $12.49M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $12.24M. HSU Hsenghung Sam was the most active insider with 3 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +7.8% | +9.7% (14yr)3 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +7.3% | +8.2% (14yr)5 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +7.1% | +9.7% (14yr)5 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +7.1% | +7.8% (14yr)5 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EPS at +7.8% over three years. Forward estimates point to EPS at +9.7% (14yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages FAST?
Fastenal Company (FAST) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Charles S. Miller, Senior Executive Vice President of Sales.
Are FAST insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $604,234.88.
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