Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.87
Fastenal Company (FAST) Dividend History
Income profile from 1991 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
79.8%
Watch
Dividend Streak
1 years
FAST Dividend Income Check
Safety
79.8% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.7% and trend is rising.
FAST Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$0.87
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout79.8%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout95.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR12.2%
5Y CAGR4.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.0%
1Y Total Return16.3%
5Y Total Return83.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,39510Y ago$43,77120Y ago$86,932
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
FAST Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (36 years of payments)
FAST Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Fastenal Company distributes 79.8% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 95.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
FAST has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 12.2% and 5-year CAGR of 4.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FAST returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 2.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 83.9%, with dividends contributing 14.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $43,771 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
FAST Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.78
Avg/Payment$0.1892
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026Latest | $0.2400 | — | 2.06% | May 26, 2026 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | $0.2400 | ↑ +9.1% | 2.08% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 2.10% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | $0.2200 | — | 1.82% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $0.2200 | ↑ +2.3% | 2.04% | May 23, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.2150 | ↑ +10.3% | 2.18% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | $0.1950 | — | 2.06% | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $0.1950 | — | 2.20% | Aug 23, 2024 |
FAST Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#7 of 8
Safety
Watch
79.8% payout
Streak
1Y
4.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.0%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FASTFastenal Company | $51.3B | 2.0% | 79.8% | 1 | Watch |
 GWWW.W. Grainger, Inc. | $55.6B | 0.8% | 27.4% | 37 | Sustainable |
1st  MSMMSC Industrial Direc… | $5.9B | 3.2% | 95.1% | 4 | At Risk |
 SNASnap-on Incorporated | $20.1B | 2.3% | 45.5% | 16 | Sustainable |
2nd  HDThe Home Depot, Inc. | $321.1B | 2.8% | 64.7% | 16 | Watch |
 LOWLowe's Companies, In… | $130.7B | 2.0% | 39.6% | 16 | Sustainable |
3rd  POOLPool Corporation | $6.9B | 2.6% | 45.5% | 15 | Sustainable |
 ITWIllinois Tool Works … | $75.1B | 2.3% | 58.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
FAST Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.48 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2025 | $0.88 | 12.2% | 4 | $1.09 | 80.3% | 1.25x | 3.7% |
| 2024 | $0.78 | -12.4% | 4 | $1.00 | 78.0% | 1.28x | 3.3% |
| 2023 | $0.89 | 43.5% | 5 | $1.01 | 88.1% | 1.13x | 3.7% |
| 2022 | $0.62 | 10.7% | 4 | $0.94 | 66.0% | 1.52x | 2.6% |
| 2021 | $0.56 | -20.0% | 4 | $0.80 | 70.0% | 1.43x | 2.3% |
| 2020 | $0.70 | 60.9% | 5 | $0.75 | 93.3% | 1.07x | 2.9% |
| 2019 | $0.43 | 13.0% | 4 | $0.69 | 63.0% | 1.59x | 1.8% |
| 2018 | $0.39 | 20.3% | 4 | $0.66 | 58.8% | 1.70x | 1.6% |
| 2017 | $0.32 | 6.7% | 4 | $0.50 | 64.0% | 1.56x | 1.3% |
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Start ComparisonFAST — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FAST stock.
How much dividend does FAST pay per share?
Fastenal Company (FAST) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.87 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FAST's next ex-dividend date?
FAST's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FAST typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FAST's dividend safe?
FAST's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +79.8% and FCF payout ratio of +95.6%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has FAST increased its dividend?
FAST has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.6%.
How often does FAST pay dividends?
Fastenal Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.87 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 35+ years from 1991 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FAST grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FAST five years ago would be worth approximately $18,395 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FAST's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FAST's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.