Fastenal Company (FAST)
Company Info
Highlights
$47.28B
$2.00
41.21
3.79
$7.61B
$3.42B
$1.69B
$60.03 - $83.94
$75.28
5.76%
3.31
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Performance
Performance Chart
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.
Returns By Period
Fastenal Company (FAST) returned 11.50% year-to-date (YTD) and 21.37% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, FAST delivered an annualized return of 17.25%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.43%.
FAST
11.50%
11.96%
-3.52%
21.37%
18.32%
17.25%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.70%
13.67%
-5.18%
9.18%
14.14%
10.43%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FAST, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.44% | 3.40% | 2.40% | 4.97% | -2.07% | 11.50% | |||||||
| 2024 | 5.94% | 7.01% | 5.66% | -11.41% | -2.89% | -4.76% | 13.23% | -3.49% | 4.60% | 10.03% | 6.88% | -13.94% | 13.53% |
| 2023 | 6.83% | 2.71% | 4.62% | 0.47% | 0.02% | 9.55% | -0.05% | -1.76% | -5.11% | 7.42% | 2.79% | 8.68% | 41.31% |
| 2022 | -11.52% | -8.71% | 15.43% | -6.38% | -3.16% | -6.80% | 3.55% | -2.01% | -8.52% | 5.67% | 6.58% | -8.13% | -24.34% |
| 2021 | -6.64% | 2.33% | 8.43% | 4.54% | 1.45% | -1.96% | 5.87% | 1.97% | -7.59% | 11.15% | 3.66% | 8.26% | 34.06% |
| 2020 | -4.94% | -1.89% | -8.68% | 16.71% | 13.92% | 3.83% | 10.41% | 3.87% | -7.72% | -3.59% | 14.39% | -0.45% | 36.60% |
| 2019 | 16.46% | 4.10% | 2.18% | 10.38% | -13.28% | 6.54% | -4.83% | -0.58% | 6.69% | 10.66% | -1.17% | 4.03% | 45.08% |
| 2018 | 1.16% | -0.44% | -0.24% | -7.75% | 6.48% | -9.58% | 19.11% | 2.51% | -0.58% | -10.70% | 15.27% | -11.76% | -1.61% |
| 2017 | 6.43% | 0.70% | 2.94% | -12.63% | -3.38% | 0.83% | -0.56% | -0.68% | 6.82% | 3.73% | 11.54% | 4.39% | 19.66% |
| 2016 | 0.15% | 11.66% | 8.19% | -3.88% | -1.62% | -3.56% | -3.00% | 0.84% | -3.08% | -5.98% | 21.60% | -0.89% | 18.53% |
| 2015 | -6.07% | -6.42% | -0.28% | 3.55% | -2.60% | 1.61% | -0.07% | -7.93% | -5.01% | 7.75% | 3.63% | 0.59% | -11.81% |
| 2014 | -7.01% | 7.42% | 4.47% | 2.09% | -2.66% | 1.52% | -9.87% | 2.09% | -0.84% | -1.34% | 2.63% | 5.22% | 2.34% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 79, FAST is among the top 21% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fastenal Company (FAST) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Fastenal Company provided a 2.08% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.65 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.65 | $1.56 | $1.78 | $1.24 | $1.12 | $1.40 | $0.87 | $0.77 | $0.64 | $0.60 | $0.56 | $0.50 |
Dividend yield | 2.08% | 2.17% | 2.75% | 2.62% | 1.75% | 2.87% | 2.35% | 2.95% | 2.34% | 2.55% | 2.74% | 2.10% |
Monthly Dividends
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.87 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.56 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $1.78 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.12 |
| 2020 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $1.40 |
| 2019 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 |
| 2018 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 |
| 2017 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 |
| 2016 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 |
| 2015 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 |
| 2014 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Fastenal Company has a dividend yield of 2.08%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Fastenal Company has a payout ratio of 82.09%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
Worst Drawdowns
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 4.95%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -63.43% | Aug 13, 1997 | 291 | Oct 7, 1998 | 201 | Jul 27, 1999 | 492 |
| -51.97% | Sep 17, 2008 | 119 | Mar 9, 2009 | 277 | Apr 14, 2010 | 396 |
| -47.51% | May 21, 1990 | 116 | Nov 1, 1990 | 95 | Mar 20, 1991 | 211 |
| -41.91% | Jul 28, 1999 | 57 | Oct 15, 1999 | 136 | May 1, 2000 | 193 |
| -36.84% | Apr 26, 2002 | 114 | Oct 7, 2002 | 238 | Sep 17, 2003 | 352 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Fastenal Company volatility is 11.79%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
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.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Fastenal Company, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company met analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter.
Valuation
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.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for FAST, comparing it with other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. Currently, FAST has a P/E ratio of 41.2. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for FAST compared to other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. FAST currently has a PEG ratio of 3.8. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for FAST relative to other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. Currently, FAST has a P/S ratio of 6.2. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for FAST in comparison with other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. Currently, FAST has a P/B value of 12.8. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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