Fastenal (FAST) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday

Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) is projected to announce its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Tuesday, January 20th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.26 per share and revenue of $2.0448 billion for the quarter. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Fastenal Price Performance

FAST stock opened at $43.74 on Monday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $41.17 and its 200 day simple moving average is $44.42. The company has a quick ratio of 2.19, a current ratio of 4.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03. Fastenal has a 12-month low of $35.31 and a 12-month high of $50.63. The firm has a market cap of $50.22 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.88, a PEG ratio of 3.14 and a beta of 0.90.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have commented on FAST shares. Wolfe Research upgraded Fastenal from an “underperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating and set a $43.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Thursday, November 13th. Robert W. Baird cut their price objective on Fastenal from $53.00 to $49.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, October 14th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $52.00 target price on shares of Fastenal and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Barclays dropped their price target on shares of Fastenal from $45.00 to $44.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, November 13th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “underperform” rating on shares of Fastenal in a research report on Monday, December 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have given a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $48.73.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Fastenal news, Director Sarah N. Nielsen acquired 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 19th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $39.60 per share, for a total transaction of $39,600.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 5,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $198,000. This trade represents a 25.00% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Hsenghung Sam Hsu bought 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 13th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $49.58 per share, for a total transaction of $49,580.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 10,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $495,800. The trade was a 11.11% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 0.37% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Fastenal

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Fastenal during the third quarter valued at $36,000. Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA lifted its position in shares of Fastenal by 33.6% in the third quarter. Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA now owns 1,470 shares of the company’s stock worth $72,000 after buying an additional 370 shares during the last quarter. Kelleher Financial Advisors acquired a new stake in shares of Fastenal in the third quarter valued at about $94,000. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC grew its position in Fastenal by 111.0% in the 2nd quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC now owns 3,367 shares of the company’s stock worth $141,000 after purchasing an additional 1,771 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new stake in shares of Fastenal in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $142,000. 81.38% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Fastenal Company Profile

Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) is a wholesale distributor of industrial and construction supplies, best known for its broad assortment of fasteners such as bolts, nuts, screws and anchors. Founded in Winona, Minnesota, Fastenal has grown from a regional supplier into a national and international distributor serving a wide range of end markets, including manufacturing, construction, maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), and government customers. The company is publicly traded and operates through a network of locally staffed branches combined with national distribution capabilities.

Product offerings extend beyond fasteners to include tools, safety and personal protective equipment, power transmission components, cutting and welding supplies, janitorial and material handling items, and other industrial consumables.