Fastenal Company (FAST)
Overview
Fastenal 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.
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Key Information
Stock Snapshot (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)
Capital Structure (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)
Calendar Events (Upcoming Earnings & Revenue Forecasts)
| Earnings | |
| Earnings Date | 2026-01-19 |
| Earnings Call | 2025-10-13 |
| Avg EPS Estimate | 0.2503 |
| Low EPS Estimate | 0.12 |
| High EPS Estimate | 0.27 |
| Revenue | |
| Avg Revenue Forecast | 2,043,485,910 |
| Low Revenue Forecast | 2,019,700,000 |
| High Revenue Forecast | 2,087,600,000 |
FAST Liquidity Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect cash availability and short-term payment ability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Holdings | $288,100,000 | Cash on hand, which directly shows a company's ability to meet short-term obligations. |
| Quick Ratio | 1.964 | The quick ratio, which excludes inventory, measures short-term solvency; a value above 1 is considered relatively safe. |
| Current Ratio | 4.259 | The current ratio, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities; the higher the value, the better the liquidity. |
| Total Debt | $517,300,000 | Total liabilities, used together with cash and liquidity ratios to assess debt burden. |
FAST Profitability Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect overall earnings, margins, and core business profitability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | $1,795,299,968 | EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), which measures the profitability of core operations. |
| Operating Cash Flow | $1,210,599,936 | Operating cash flow, which reflects a company's cash-generating ability. |
| Free Cash Flow | $761,350,016 | Free cash flow, after deducting capital expenditures, which can be used for dividends or reinvestment. |
| Gross Margin | 45.15% | Gross margin; a higher value indicates stronger product profitability. |
| Operating Margin | 20.70% | Operating margin; slightly negative, indicating high operating costs. |
| Profit Margin | 15.34% | Net profit margin, which reflects overall profitability. |
FAST Leverage & Financial Health Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect debt levels, liquidity, and overall financial stability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 13.28% | Low leverage level, indicating the company has low debt pressure. |
| Total Debt | $517,300,000 | Used together with cash and EBITDA to assess debt-paying ability. |
FAST Growth Indicators Shows key financial metrics that reflect profitability, cash flow, and business expansion
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 11.70% | Rapid revenue growth, indicating fast business expansion. |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | 11.50% | Significant EPS growth, indicating rapid improvement in profitability. |
Financial Data for FAST (Key ratios, margins, and cash flow)
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $41.68 | Latest stock trading price |
| Price Target (High) | $49 | Analyst highest expected price |
| Price Target (Low) | $31 | Analyst lowest expected price |
| Price Target (Average) | $44.09 | Average target price across analysts |
| Price Target (Median) | $45 | Median of target prices |
| Average Rating Score | 2.83 | Average analyst rating (1=Strong Buy, 5=Sell) |
| Consensus Recommendation | hold | Consensus rating |
| Analyst Coverage Count | 11 | Number of analysts providing estimates |
| Cash Holdings | $288,100,000 | Total cash held by the company |
| Cash per Share | $0.25 | Cash value per outstanding share |
| Total Debt | $517,300,000 | Company's total debt |
| Quick Ratio | 1.964 | Ability to cover short-term liabilities (excludes inventory) |
| Current Ratio | 4.259 | Overall short-term liquidity |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 13.28% | Leverage ratio: Debt / Equity |
| EBITDA | $1,795,299,968 | Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization |
| Total Revenue | $7,997,599,744 | Total company revenue |
| Revenue per Share | $6.972 | Total revenue divided by shares outstanding |
| Gross Profit | 45.15% | Revenue minus cost of goods sold |
| Return on Assets | 20.50% | Net income / Total assets |
| Return on Equity | 32.74% | Net income / Shareholder equity |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | 11.50% | Year-over-year EPS growth |
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 11.70% | Year-over-year revenue growth |
| Gross Margin | 45.15% | Gross profit / Total revenue |
| EBITDA Margin | 22.45% | EBITDA / Revenue |
| Operating Margin | 20.70% | Operating income / Revenue |
| Profit Margin | 15.34% | Net income / Revenue |
| Free Cash Flow | $761,350,016 | Cash left after capital expenditures |
| Operating Cash Flow | $1,210,599,936 | Cash from core business operations |
| Currency | USD | Reported in US dollars |
| Last Updated | 2025-11-05 | Data source from Yahoo |