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Fastenal Company(FAST)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
FAST•NASDAQ
42.1× P/E·Price updated Jun 19, 2026
AboutFastenal 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.Show more
- Revenue$8.2B+8.7%
- EBITDA$1.66B-1.8%
- Net Income$1.26B+9.4%
- EPS (Diluted)1.09+9.0%
- Gross Margin45.01%-0.2%
- EBITDA Margin20.19%-9.6%
- Operating Margin20.19%+0.9%
- Net Margin15.35%+0.6%
- ROE33.29%+0.8%
FAST Key Insights
Fastenal Company (FAST) fundamental analysis — strengths, weaknesses & financial health based on data analysis
✓Strengths
- ✓Dividend Aristocrat: 27 years of consecutive increases
- ✓Excellent 3Y average ROE of 33.9%
- ✓Strong Piotroski F-Score: 7/9
- ✓Healthy 5Y average net margin of 15.5%
- ✓Efficient asset utilization: 1.6x turnover
✗Weaknesses
- ✗Expensive at 13.4x book value
* These insights are generated automatically based on available financial data. Please conduct your own research before making investment decisions.
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FAST Price & Volume
Fastenal Company (FAST) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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FAST Growth Metrics
Fastenal Company (FAST) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years7.8%
5 Years7.75%
3 Years5.52%
TTM8.67%
Profit CAGR
10 Years9.32%
5 Years7.93%
3 Years5%
TTM9.39%
EPS CAGR
10 Years9.37%
5 Years7.76%
3 Years5.06%
TTM10%
Return on Capital
10 Years36.94%
5 Years38.62%
3 Years39.59%
Last Year39.67%
FAST Recent Earnings
Fastenal Company (FAST) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 6/12 qtrs (50%)●Beat Revenue 8/12 qtrs (67%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 13, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.30+0.4%
$0.30
Rev
$2.2B+0.2%
$2.2B
Q1 2026
Jan 20, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.26+0.3%
$0.26
Rev
$2.0B-0.5%
$2.0B
Q4 2025
Oct 13, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.29-2.4%
$0.30
Rev
$2.1B+0.1%
$2.1B
Q3 2025
Jul 14, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.29+2.7%
$0.28
Rev
$2.1B+0.3%
$2.1B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 13, 2026 | $0.30vs $0.30+0.4% | $2.2Bvs $2.2B+0.2% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 20, 2026 | $0.26vs $0.26+0.3% | $2.0Bvs $2.0B-0.5% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | $0.29vs $0.30-2.4% | $2.1Bvs $2.1B+0.1% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | $0.29vs $0.28+2.7% | $2.1Bvs $2.1B+0.3% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
FAST Peer Comparison
Fastenal Company (FAST) competitors in Broadline Industrial MRO Distribution — business model, growth, and fundamentals comparison
| Company | Market Cap | Stock Price | P/E Ratio (TTM) | Revenue Growth 1Y | Net Margin | Return on Equity (ROE) | FCF Yield | Debt / Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GWW | 64.47B | 1365.41 | 38.57 | 4.51% | 9.7% | 43.13% | 0.76 | |
 MSM | 6.61B | 118.51 | 33.20 | -1.35% | 5.37% | 14.79% | 0.39 | |
 SNA | 20.16B | 387.25 | 20.18 | 0.93% | 19.99% | 17.4% | 0.22 | |
 SITE | 4.88B | 110.17 | 32.69 | 3.62% | 3.24% | 9.09% | 0.58 | |
 HD | 332.95B | 334.28 | 23.49 | 3.24% | 8.41% | 113.3% | 5.10 | |
 LOW | 124.53B | 222.10 | 18.74 | 3.12% | 7.51% | |||
 POOL | 7.3B | 198.99 | 18.34 | -0.41% | 7.58% | 32.17% | 0.29 | |
 ITW | 76.11B | 264.09 | 25.18 | 0.92% | 19.32% | 97.35% | 2.78 |
Compare FAST vs Peers
Fastenal Company (FAST) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
FAST Income Statement
Fastenal Company (FAST) annual income statement — 10-year revenue, gross profit & net income history
10Y historyFree accessUpdated daily
| Metric | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | Dec'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sales/Revenue | 4.39B | 4.97B | 5.33B | 5.65B | 6.01B | 6.98B | 7.35B | 7.55B | 8.2B |
Revenue Growth % | 10.81% | 13.09% | 7.42% | 5.88% | 6.44% | 16.13% | 5.24% | 2.71% | 8.67% |
Cost of Goods Sold | 2.23B | 2.57B | 2.82B | 3.08B | 3.23B | 3.76B | 3.99B | 4.14B | 4.51B |
COGS % of Revenue | 50.72% | 51.68% | 52.84% | 54.53% | 53.8% | 53.93% | 54.34% | 54.92% | 54.99% |
Gross Profit | 2.16B▲ 0% | 2.4B▲ 10.9% | 2.52B▲ 4.9% | 2.57B▲ 2.1% | 2.78B▲ 8.2% | 3.22B▲ 15.8% | 3.35B▲ 4.3% | 3.4B▲ 1.4% | 3.69B▲ 8.5% |
Gross Margin % | 49.28% | 48.32% | 47.16% | 45.47% | 46.2% | 46.07% | 45.66% | 45.08% | 45.01% |
Gross Profit Growth % | 10.12% | 10.88% | 4.86% | 2.08% | 8.15% | 15.79% | 4.31% | 1.41% | 8.5% |
Operating Expenses | 1.28B | 1.4B | 1.46B | 1.43B | 1.56B | 1.76B | 1.83B | 1.89B | 2.04B |
OpEx % of Revenue | 29.22% | 28.2% | 27.36% | 25.28% | 25.95% | 25.24% | 24.85% | 25.07% | 24.82% |
Selling, General & Admin | 1.28B | 1.4B | 1.46B | 1.43B | 1.56B | 1.76B | 1.83B | 1.89B | 2.04B |
SG&A % of Revenue | 29.22% | 28.2% | 27.34% | 25.25% | 25.95% | 25.24% | 24.85% | 25.07% | 24.82% |
Research & Development | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
R&D % of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Operating Expenses | -1M | -500K | 1.2M | 1.4M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Operating Income | 881.8M▲ 0% | 999.2M▲ 13.3% | 1.06B▲ 5.8% | 1.14B▲ 8.0% | 1.22B▲ 6.6% | 1.45B▲ 19.4% | 1.53B▲ 5.2% | 1.51B▼ 1.2% | 1.66B▲ 9.6% |
Operating Margin % | 20.08% | 20.12% | 19.82% | 20.22% | 20.25% | 20.82% | 20.81% | 20.01% | 20.19% |
Operating Income Growth % | 10.81% | 13.31% | 5.8% | 8% | 6.62% | 19.4% | 5.17% | -1.22% | 9.65% |
EBITDA | 1.01B | 1.14B | 1.21B | 1.3B | 1.39B | 1.63B | 1.71B | 1.69B | 1.66B |
EBITDA Margin % | 22.99% | 22.91% | 22.61% | 23.09% | 23.09% | 23.35% | 23.22% | 22.34% | 20.19% |
EBITDA Growth % | 12.15% | 12.7% | 6.02% | 8.15% | 6.43% | 17.44% | 4.65% | -1.21% | -1.76% |
D&A (Non-Cash Add-back) | 127.4M | 138.2M | 148.7M | 162.4M | 170.7M | 176.6M | 177.3M | 175.4M | 0 |
EBIT | 882.2M | 999.6M | 1.06B | 1.14B | 1.22B | 1.45B | 1.53B | 1.52B | 1.66B |
Net Interest Income | -8.7M | -12.2M | -13.5M | -9.1M | -9.6M | -13.6M | -6.7M | -1.9M | -700K |
Interest Income | 400K | 400K | 400K | 600K | 100K | 700K | 4.1M | 5.4M | 5.5M |
Interest Expense | 9.1M | 12.6M | 13.9M | 9.7M | 9.7M | 14.3M | 10.8M | 7.3M | 6.2M |
Other Income/Expense | -8.7M | -12.2M | -13.5M | -9.1M | -9.6M | -13.6M | -6.7M | -1.9M | -700K |
Pretax Income | 873.1M▲ 0% | 987M▲ 13.0% | 1.04B▲ 5.7% | 1.13B▲ 8.5% | 1.21B▲ 6.6% | 1.44B▲ 19.2% | 1.52B▲ 5.7% | 1.51B▼ 0.9% | 1.66B▲ 9.7% |
Pretax Margin % | 19.89% | 19.88% | 19.57% | 20.06% | 20.09% | 20.63% | 20.72% | 19.99% | 20.18% |
Income Tax | 294.5M | 235.1M | 252.8M | 273.6M | 282.8M | 353.1M | 367M | 357.5M | 396.6M |
Effective Tax Rate % | 33.73% | 23.82% | 24.22% | 24.15% | 23.41% | 24.52% | 24.11% | 23.71% | 23.96% |
Net Income | 578.6M▲ 0% | 751.9M▲ 30.0% | 790.9M▲ 5.2% | 859.1M▲ 8.6% | 925M▲ 7.7% | 1.09B▲ 17.5% | 1.16B▲ 6.3% | 1.15B▼ 0.4% | 1.26B▲ 9.4% |
Net Margin % | 13.18% | 15.14% | 14.83% | 15.21% | 15.39% | 15.57% | 15.72% | 15.25% | 15.35% |
Net Income Growth % | 15.86% | 29.95% | 5.19% | 8.62% | 7.67% | 17.5% | 6.27% | -0.38% | 9.37% |
Net Income (Continuing) | 578.6M | 751.9M | 790.9M | 859.1M | 925M | 1.09B | 1.16B | 1.15B | 1.26B |
Discontinued Operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
EPS (Diluted) | 0.50▲ 0% | 0.66▲ 31.0% | 0.69▲ 5.3% | 0.75▲ 8.7% | 0.80▲ 6.7% | 0.94▲ 17.5% | 1.01▲ 7.4% | 1.00▼ 1.0% | 1.09▲ 9.0% |
EPS Growth % | 14.94% | 31% | 5.34% | 8.7% | 6.67% | 17.5% | 7.45% | -0.99% | 9% |
EPS (Basic) | 0.50 | 0.66 | 0.69 | 0.75 | 0.80 | 0.95 | 1.01 | 1.00 | 1.10 |
Diluted Shares Outstanding | 1.15B | 1.15B | 1.15B | 1.15B | 1.15B | 1.15B | 1.15B | 1.15B | 1.15B |
Basic Shares Outstanding | 1.15B | 1.15B | 1.15B | 1.15B | 1.15B | 1.15B | 1.14B | 1.15B | 1.15B |
Dividend Payout Ratio | 63.79% | 58.77% | 63.04% | 93.52% | 69.59% | 65.44% | 88.03% | 77.64% | 79.8% |
FAST Balance Sheet
Fastenal Company (FAST) balance sheet — assets, liabilities & shareholders' equity
| Metric | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | Dec'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Current Assets | 1.94B | 2.32B | 2.46B | 2.5B | 2.86B | 3.12B | 3.02B | 3.21B | 3.47B |
Cash & Short-Term Investments | 116.9M | 167.2M | 174.9M | 245.7M | 236.2M | 230.1M | 221.3M | 255.8M | 276.8M |
Cash Only | 116.9M | 167.2M | 174.9M | 245.7M | 236.2M | 230.1M | 221.3M | 255.8M | 276.8M |
Short-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Accounts Receivable | 607.8M | 714.3M | 741.8M | 769.4M | 900.2M | 1.01B | 1.09B | 1.11B | 1.25B |
Days Sales Outstanding | 50.53 | 52.51 | 50.76 | 49.73 | 54.66 | 52.98 | 54.03 | 53.62 | 55.43 |
Inventory | 1.09B | 1.28B | 1.37B | 1.34B | 1.52B | 1.71B | 1.52B | 1.65B | 1.75B |
Days Inventory Outstanding | 179.13 | 181.87 | 176.96 | 158.53 | 171.97 | 165.59 | 139.22 | 144.89 | 141.49 |
Other Current Assets | 118.1M | 147M | 157.4M | 140.3M | 188.1M | 165.4M | 171.8M | 183.7M | 202M |
Total Non-Current Assets | 974.8M | 1.01B | 1.34B | 1.47B | 1.44B | 1.42B | 1.44B | 1.49B | 1.58B |
Property, Plant & Equipment | 893.6M | 924.8M | 1.27B | 1.27B | 1.26B | 1.25B | 1.28B | 1.34B | 1.44B |
Fixed Asset Turnover | 4.91x | 5.37x | 4.21x | 4.43x | 4.76x | 5.57x | 5.73x | 5.65x | 5.69x |
Goodwill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Intangible Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Long-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other Non-Current Assets | 81.2M | 80.5M | 76.3M | 191.4M | 180.9M | 170.8M | 160.7M | 150.3M | 140.2M |
Total Assets | 2.91B▲ 0% | 3.32B▲ 14.1% | 3.8B▲ 14.4% | 3.96B▲ 4.3% | 4.3B▲ 8.4% | 4.55B▲ 5.8% | 4.46B▼ 1.9% | 4.7B▲ 5.3% | 5.05B▲ 7.6% |
Asset Turnover | 1.51x | 1.49x | 1.40x | 1.42x | 1.40x | 1.53x | 1.65x | 1.61x | 1.62x |
Asset Growth % | 9.05% | 14.12% | 14.4% | 4.34% | 8.43% | 5.81% | -1.88% | 5.27% | 7.55% |
Total Current Liabilities | 351M | 437.4M | 544.7M | 612.7M | 682.2M | 789.8M | 661.3M | 687.1M | 715.6M |
Accounts Payable | 147.5M | 193.6M | 192.8M | 207M | 233.1M | 255M | 264.1M | 287.7M | 316.8M |
Days Payables Outstanding | 24.18 | 27.54 | 24.97 | 24.53 | 26.31 | 24.72 | 24.15 | 25.34 | 25.64 |
Short-Term Debt | 3M | 3M | 3M | 40M | 60M | 201.8M | 60M | 75M | 25M |
Deferred Revenue (Current) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.8M | 0 | 0 |
Other Current Liabilities | 6.5M | 0 | 72.8M | 79.5M | 90.1M | 95.2M | 191.7M | 72.5M | 3M |
Current Ratio | 5.51x | 5.30x | 4.51x | 4.08x | 4.19x | 3.96x | 4.57x | 4.67x | 4.85x |
Quick Ratio | 2.40x | 2.37x | 2.00x | 1.90x | 1.95x | 1.79x | 2.27x | 2.28x | 2.41x |
Cash Conversion Cycle | 205.48 | 206.85 | 202.76 | 183.72 | 200.33 | 193.85 | 169.11 | 173.17 | 171.27 |
Total Non-Current Liabilities | 462.6M | 581.4M | 589.6M | 618.8M | 574.6M | 595.6M | 452.8M | 394.6M | 393.7M |
Long-Term Debt | 412M | 497M | 342M | 365M | 330M | 353.2M | 200M | 125M | 100M |
Capital Lease Obligations | 0 | 0 | 148.2M | 151.5M | 156M | 155.2M | 178.8M | 186.6M | 210.8M |
Deferred Tax Liabilities | 50.6M | 84.4M | 99.4M | 102.3M | 88.6M | 83.7M | 73M | 68.9M | 0 |
Other Non-Current Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.5M | 1M | 14.1M | 82.9M |
Total Liabilities | 813.6M | 1.02B | 1.13B | 1.23B | 1.26B | 1.39B | 1.11B | 1.08B | 1.11B |
Total Debt | 415M | 500M | 590.6M | 650.1M | 636.8M | 802.1M | 535M | 485.4M | 441.9M |
Net Debt | 298.1M | 332.8M | 415.7M | 404.4M | 400.6M | 572M | 313.7M | 229.6M | 165.1M |
Debt / Equity | 0.20x | 0.22x | 0.22x | 0.24x | 0.21x | 0.25x | 0.16x | 0.13x | 0.11x |
Debt / EBITDA | 0.41x | 0.44x | 0.49x | 0.50x | 0.46x | 0.49x | 0.31x | 0.29x | 0.27x |
Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.30x | 0.29x | 0.34x | 0.31x | 0.29x | 0.35x | 0.18x | 0.14x | 0.10x |
Interest Coverage | 96.90x | 79.30x | 76.06x | 117.71x | 125.51x | 101.65x | 141.55x | 206.85x | 267.05x |
Total Equity | 2.1B▲ 0% | 2.3B▲ 9.8% | 2.67B▲ 15.8% | 2.73B▲ 2.5% | 3.04B▲ 11.3% | 3.16B▲ 4.0% | 3.35B▲ 5.9% | 3.62B▲ 8.0% | 3.94B▲ 9.1% |
Equity Growth % | 8.47% | 9.81% | 15.76% | 2.54% | 11.31% | 3.98% | 5.87% | 7.99% | 9.05% |
Book Value per Share | 1.82 | 2.00 | 2.32 | 2.37 | 2.64 | 2.75 | 2.92 | 3.15 | 3.43 |
Total Shareholders' Equity | 2.1B | 2.3B | 2.67B | 2.73B | 3.04B | 3.16B | 3.35B | 3.62B | 3.94B |
Common Stock | 2.9M | 2.9M | 2.9M | 2.9M | 5.8M | 5.7M | 5.7M | 5.7M | 11.5M |
Retained Earnings | 2.11B | 2.34B | 2.63B | 2.69B | 2.97B | 3.22B | 3.36B | 3.61B | 3.87B |
Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Accumulated OCI | -25.1M | -44.8M | -38.4M | -21.2M | -30.7M | -64.8M | -54.8M | -91.5M | -51.1M |
Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FAST Cash Flow Statement
Fastenal Company (FAST) cash flow — operating, investing & free cash flow history
| Metric | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | Dec'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash from Operations | 585.2M | 674.2M | 842.7M | 1.1B | 770.1M | 941M | 1.43B | 1.17B | 1.3B |
Operating CF Margin % | 13.33% | 13.58% | 15.8% | 19.51% | 12.81% | 13.48% | 19.5% | 15.55% | 15.8% |
Operating CF Growth % | 13.85% | 15.21% | 24.99% | 30.75% | -30.11% | 22.19% | 52.25% | -18.11% | 10.45% |
Net Income | 578.6M | 751.9M | 790.9M | 859.1M | 925M | 1.09B | 1.16B | 1.15B | 1.26B |
Depreciation & Amortization | 127.4M | 138.2M | 148.7M | 162.4M | 170.7M | 176.6M | 177.3M | 175.4M | 179.2M |
Stock-Based Compensation | 5.2M | 5.1M | 5.7M | 5.7M | 5.6M | 7.2M | 7.3M | 8M | 8.4M |
Deferred Taxes | -30M | 33.8M | 15M | 2.9M | -13.7M | -4.9M | -10.7M | -4.1M | -1.6M |
Other Non-Cash Items | 7.2M | 7.6M | 4.3M | 6.1M | 1.4M | -700K | -2.1M | -2.5M | -385.2M |
Working Capital Changes | -103.2M | -262.4M | -121.9M | 65.6M | -318.9M | -324.1M | 105.9M | -154.1M | 236.7M |
Change in Receivables | -103.7M | -120.3M | -30.4M | -29.7M | -135.2M | -119.8M | -72.3M | -31.9M | -130.1M |
Change in Inventory | -76.3M | -193.3M | -84.4M | 36M | -189.5M | -198M | 189.1M | -133.9M | -89.2M |
Change in Payables | 36.3M | 46.1M | -800K | 14.2M | 26.1M | 21.9M | 8.4M | 27.5M | 26M |
Cash from Investing | -179.3M | -173.9M | -239.7M | -281.7M | -148.5M | -163M | -161.2M | -214.5M | -231M |
Capital Expenditures | -119.9M | -176.3M | -246.4M | -168.1M | -156.6M | -173.8M | -172.8M | -226.5M | -245.3M |
CapEx % of Revenue | 2.73% | 3.55% | 4.62% | 2.98% | 2.61% | 2.49% | 2.35% | 3% | 2.99% |
Acquisitions | -58.7M | -3.7M | 0 | -125M | 0 | 0 | 12.2M | 0 | 0 |
Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Other Investing | -700K | 6.1M | 6.7M | 11.4M | 8.1M | 10.8M | -600K | 12M | 14.3M |
Cash from Financing | -407.2M | -446.5M | -595.1M | -754.4M | -627.1M | -774.9M | -1.28B | -913.7M | -1.05B |
Debt Issued (Net) | 35M | 85M | -155M | 60M | -15M | 165M | -295M | -60M | -75M |
Equity Issued (Net) | -1000K | -1000K | 0 | -1000K | 1000K | -1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K |
Dividends Paid | -369.1M | -441.9M | -498.6M | -803.4M | -643.7M | -711.3M | -1.02B | -893.3M | -1B |
Share Repurchases | -82.6M | -103M | -58.5M | -52M | 0 | -237.8M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other Financing | 9.5M | 13.4M | 58.5M | 41M | 0 | 9.2M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Net Change in Cash | 4.2M▲ 0% | 50.3M▲ 1097.6% | 7.7M▼ 84.7% | 70.8M▲ 819.5% | -9.5M▼ 113.4% | -6.1M▲ 35.8% | -8.8M▼ 44.3% | 34.5M▲ 492.0% | 21M▼ 39.1% |
Free Cash Flow | 465.3M▲ 0% | 497.9M▲ 7.0% | 596.3M▲ 19.8% | 933.7M▲ 56.6% | 613.5M▼ 34.3% | 767.2M▲ 25.1% | 1.26B▲ 64.2% | 946.8M▼ 24.9% | 1.05B▲ 11.0% |
FCF Margin % | 10.6% | 10.03% | 11.18% | 16.53% | 10.21% | 10.99% | 17.15% | 12.55% | 12.81% |
FCF Growth % | 43.37% | 7.01% | 19.76% | 56.58% | -34.29% | 25.05% | 64.22% | -24.85% | 10.96% |
FCF per Share | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.52 | 0.81 | 0.53 | 0.67 | 1.10 | 0.82 | 0.91 |
FCF Conversion (FCF/Net Income) | 1.01x | 0.90x | 1.07x | 1.28x | 0.83x | 0.87x | 1.24x | 1.02x | 1.03x |
Interest Paid | 8.7M | 12.6M | 13.9M | 8.4M | 9.9M | 13.3M | 12.2M | 7.8M | 0 |
Taxes Paid | 304.1M | 215.3M | 242.7M | 260.1M | 294M | 354.1M | 383M | 356.5M | 0 |
FAST Key Ratios
Fastenal Company (FAST) financial ratios — P/E, ROE, debt and 30+ core market and balance-sheet ratios
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Return on Equity (ROE) | 26.75% | 28.71% | 34.18% | 31.84% | 31.83% | 32.03% | 35.03% | 35.47% | 33.04% | 33.29% |
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 28.1% | 28.72% | 29.79% | 27.74% | 27.54% | 27.75% | 30.38% | 31% | 30.17% | 31.22% |
Gross Margin | 49.59% | 49.28% | 48.32% | 47.16% | 45.47% | 46.2% | 46.07% | 45.66% | 45.08% | 45.01% |
Net Margin | 12.6% | 13.18% | 15.14% | 14.83% | 15.21% | 15.39% | 15.57% | 15.72% | 15.25% | 15.35% |
Debt / Equity | 0.20x | 0.20x | 0.22x | 0.22x | 0.24x | 0.21x | 0.25x | 0.16x | 0.13x | 0.11x |
Interest Coverage | 122.43x | 96.90x | 79.30x | 76.06x | 117.71x | 125.51x | 101.65x | 141.55x | 206.85x | 267.05x |
FCF Conversion | 1.03x | 1.01x | 0.90x | 1.07x | 1.28x | 0.83x | 0.87x | 1.24x | 1.02x | 1.03x |
Revenue Growth | 2.4% | 10.81% | 13.09% | 7.42% | 5.88% | 6.44% | 16.13% | 5.24% | 2.71% | 8.67% |
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FAST SEC Filings & Documents
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FAST Frequently Asked Questions
Fastenal Company (FAST) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
Fastenal Company (FAST) reported $8.20B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 2750% increase from $287.7M in 1996.
Fastenal Company (FAST) grew revenue by 8.7% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Fastenal Company (FAST) is profitable, generating $1.26B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (15.3% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Yes, Fastenal Company (FAST) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.90%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Fastenal Company (FAST) has a return on equity (ROE) of 33.3%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Fastenal Company (FAST) generated $1.05B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.