Fastenal Company (FAST)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Fastenal Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Fastenal Company (FAST) has returned 16.26% so far this year and 22.18% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, FAST has achieved an annualized return of 17.31%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, FAST's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.89%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Oct 1998 with a return of +44.5%, while the worst month was Oct 1990 at -33.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, FAST closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 11, 2019 with a return of +17.2%, while the worst single day was Dec 10, 1997 at -18.4%.

Fastenal Company has an annualized alpha of 14.46%, beta of 1.02, and R² of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

• This stock captured 122.04% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 75.18% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.27 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

FAST ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fastenal Company (FAST) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Fastenal Company provided a 1.94% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.90 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fastenal Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Fastenal Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Fastenal Company was 63.43%, occurring on Oct 7, 1998. Recovery took 201 trading sessions.

The current Fastenal Company drawdown is 6.93%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Fastenal Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Fastenal Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.