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Intellectia

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High
45.905
Open
45.510
VWAP
45.67
Vol
6.42M
Mkt Cap
52.47B
Low
45.400
Amount
293.38M
EV/EBITDA(TTM)
27.60
Total Shares
1.15B
EV
52.12B
EV/OCF(TTM)
36.91
P/S(TTM)
6.21
Fastenal Company is engaged in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies. The Company is a distributor of threaded fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and related washers, as well as miscellaneous supplies and hardware, such as pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire rope, struts, rivets, and related accessories. Its business tools include Fastenal Managed Inventory (FMI), Bin stock (FASTStock and FASTBin), and Industrial vending (FASTVend). It serves general and commercial contractors in non-residential end markets as well as farmers, truckers, railroads, oil exploration companies, oil production and refinement companies, mining companies, federal, state, and local governmental entities, schools, warehouse and storage, data centers, and certain retail trades. The Company also invests in digital solutions and leverages local inventory for same-day solutions and provides services.
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Events Timeline

(ET)
2026-04-13
16:40:00
Major Averages Rise as Oil Surges Past $100
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2026-04-13
12:10:00
Nasdaq Slightly Up, S&P 500 Little Changed
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2026-04-13
12:10:00
Fastenal Stock Drops 7.5% to $45.46
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2026-04-13
09:10:00
U.S. Stock Futures Lower as Oil Surges Above $100
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2026-04-13
07:00:00
Company Expects 2026 Investment to Reach $310M to $330M
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News

NASDAQ.COM
4.5
04-15NASDAQ.COM
US Stocks Surge as Oil Prices Plunge Amid Ceasefire Talks
  • Market Rally: The S&P 500 rose by 1.18%, reaching a two-month high, while the Nasdaq 100 increased by 1.81%, reflecting strong investor optimism ahead of the earnings season, particularly as major banks prepare to report.
  • Oil Price Plunge: WTI crude oil prices fell over 7% due to potential US-Iran ceasefire extensions, which will lower jet fuel costs for airlines, thereby boosting profitability and further supporting stock market gains.
  • Inflation Data Impact: The March PPI report showed a 4.0% year-over-year increase, below the expected 4.6%, indicating easing inflation pressures that could influence the Fed's rate hike decisions, leading to more cautious market expectations regarding future monetary policy.
  • Airline Stocks Surge: American Airlines Group saw its stock rise over 8% as a result of falling oil prices, demonstrating market confidence in the airline industry's recovery and reflecting investor optimism about the profitability potential from lower fuel costs.
NASDAQ.COM
4.5
04-14NASDAQ.COM
US Stocks Rally as Oil Prices Plunge
  • Strong Market Performance: The S&P 500 rose by 0.77%, the Dow Jones by 0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 by 0.98%, reflecting optimism about economic recovery, particularly with the potential extension of the US-Iran ceasefire.
  • Significant Oil Price Drop: WTI crude oil prices fell over 5% due to optimistic expectations surrounding US-Iran negotiations, which not only alleviates inflationary pressures but may also support the stock market, indicating confidence in future economic growth.
  • Inflation Data Impact: The US March PPI rose 4.0% year-over-year, below the expected 4.6%, suggesting that rising fuel prices are slowly filtering into inflation statistics, potentially prompting the Fed to adopt a more dovish stance in upcoming policy meetings.
  • Earnings Season Approaches: Q1 earnings for the S&P 500 are projected to increase by 12% year-over-year, although the growth is only 3% when excluding the tech sector, indicating a mix of expectations and caution among investors that could influence decision-making.
NASDAQ.COM
4.5
04-14NASDAQ.COM
US Stocks Rise on Hopes of Iran Ceasefire Negotiations
  • Market Rebound: The S&P 500 index rose by 0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 index climbed by 0.76%, reflecting investor optimism regarding potential extensions of the ceasefire between the US and Iran, thereby boosting market confidence.
  • Oil Price Decline: WTI crude oil prices fell by over 3% on hopes of US-Iran negotiations, which could alleviate global oil and gas shortages, impacting the earnings outlook for related energy companies.
  • Inflation Data Impact: The US March PPI rose by 4.0% year-on-year, below the market expectation of 4.6%, indicating that the impact of high fuel prices on inflation is slowing, which may influence the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions.
  • Earnings Season Approaches: Q1 earnings for the S&P 500 are projected to increase by 12% year-on-year, but excluding the technology sector, growth is only expected to be around 3%, indicating signs of economic slowdown that could affect investor confidence in the market.
NASDAQ.COM
4.5
04-14NASDAQ.COM
Wall Street Rises on Hopes of Renewed Negotiations
  • Market Rebound: Wall Street closed higher after a volatile session, with the S&P 500 gaining 1% to finish at 6,886.24, reflecting investor optimism about potential agreements between the U.S. and Iran, despite mixed sector performances.
  • Dow Jones Performance: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6% to close at 48,218.25, recovering from an intraday low of over 400 points down, demonstrating market resilience and confidence in future economic recovery.
  • Earnings Season Kickoff: The first quarter of 2026 earnings season began positively, with S&P 500 earnings expected to rise 13% year-over-year, indicating improved corporate profitability that could support further stock market gains.
  • Individual Stock Performance: Goldman Sachs reported adjusted earnings per share of $17.55, exceeding estimates by 7.4% and showing a 4.3% year-over-year increase, highlighting strong performance in the financial sector that may attract more investor interest.
Yahoo Finance
9.5
04-14Yahoo Finance
Fastenal Reports Strong Q1 2026 Performance with 12.4% Sales Growth
  • Significant Sales Growth: Fastenal achieved daily sales of $34.9 million in Q1 2026, reflecting a 12.4% year-over-year increase, marking the third consecutive quarter of double-digit growth and demonstrating the company's strong performance amid market recovery.
  • International Market Expansion: The company experienced nearly 24% growth in international sales, primarily driven by robust demand in Europe and Asia, further solidifying its global market share and enhancing brand influence.
  • Digital Transformation Success: Digital channels accounted for 61.5% of total quarterly sales, with daily digital sales up 13.6%, indicating significant progress in the company's digital transformation efforts, which enhance customer experience and market competitiveness.
  • Increased Shareholder Returns: Fastenal returned $296 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, totaling 87% of net income for the quarter, reflecting the company's strong commitment to shareholder value and ongoing financial health.
NASDAQ.COM
4.5
04-13NASDAQ.COM
U.S. Stocks Close Higher, Led by Tech Sector Gains
  • Tech Sector Rally: Oracle's stock surged over 12%, leading a rebound in software stocks that propelled the overall market higher, indicating investor confidence in the tech sector's recovery, which may attract more capital inflows into this area.
  • Economic Data Impact: U.S. March existing home sales fell 3.6% month-over-month to a 9-month low of 3.98 million, below the expected 4.05 million, and this weak data could influence the Fed's monetary policy decisions, increasing market expectations for rate cuts.
  • Oil Price Volatility: Following President Trump's announcement of a full naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, WTI crude prices rose over 2%, although still below early highs, which could exacerbate global oil and fuel shortages, impacting related industry stock performance.
  • Upcoming Earnings Season: Q1 earnings for the S&P 500 are projected to climb 12% year-over-year, but excluding the tech sector, earnings growth is only expected to be around 3%, the weakest in two years, reflecting market caution regarding profit growth.
Wall Street analysts forecast FAST stock price to rise
9 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast FAST stock price to rise
3 Buy
3 Hold
3 Sell
Hold
Current: 0.000
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Low
38.00
Averages
45.00
High
52.00
Current: 0.000
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Low
38.00
Averages
45.00
High
52.00
Barclays
Equal Weight
maintain
$44 -> $45
AI Analysis
2026-04-17
New
Reason
Barclays
Price Target
$44 -> $45
AI Analysis
2026-04-17
New
maintain
Equal Weight
Reason
Barclays raised the firm's price target on Fastenal to $45 from $44 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The company reported strong Q1 volumes but its pricing came in below expectations, the analyst tells investors in a research note. It cites Fastenal's higher volumes and better expense control for the target bump.
Baird
David Manthey
Outperform
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$52 -> $50
2026-04-14
Reason
Baird
David Manthey
Price Target
$52 -> $50
2026-04-14
downgrade
Outperform
Reason
Baird analyst David Manthey lowered the firm's price target on Fastenal to $50 from $52 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following Q1 results where the demand and pricing setup are improved going into the second half of the year.
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Valuation Metrics

The current forward P/E ratio for Fastenal Co (FAST.O) is 37.88, compared to its 5-year average forward P/E of 31.50. For a more detailed relative valuation and DCF analysis to assess Fastenal Co's fair value, Click here.

Forward PE

The forward P/E ratio is a valuation metric that divides a company's current stock price by its estimated future earnings per share over the next 12 months.
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5Y Average PE
31.50
Current PE
37.88
Overvalued PE
38.01
Undervalued PE
24.98

Forward EV/EBITDA

The forward EV/EBITDA ratio is a valuation metric that divides a company's enterprise value (EV) by its estimated future earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) over the next 12 months.
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5Y Average EV/EBITDA
22.11
Current EV/EBITDA
23.97
Overvalued EV/EBITDA
25.59
Undervalued EV/EBITDA
18.64

Forward PS

The forward P/S ratio is a valuation metric that divides a company's current stock price by its estimated future sales (or revenue) per share over the next 12 months.
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5Y Average PS
4.92
Current PS
5.29
Overvalued PS
5.58
Undervalued PS
4.26

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ProShare Advisors LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fastenal Co (FAST) stock price today?

The current price of FAST is 45.7 USD — it has increased 0.31

What is Fastenal Co (FAST)'s business?

Fastenal Company is engaged in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies. The Company is a distributor of threaded fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and related washers, as well as miscellaneous supplies and hardware, such as pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire rope, struts, rivets, and related accessories. Its business tools include Fastenal Managed Inventory (FMI), Bin stock (FASTStock and FASTBin), and Industrial vending (FASTVend). It serves general and commercial contractors in non-residential end markets as well as farmers, truckers, railroads, oil exploration companies, oil production and refinement companies, mining companies, federal, state, and local governmental entities, schools, warehouse and storage, data centers, and certain retail trades. The Company also invests in digital solutions and leverages local inventory for same-day solutions and provides services.

What is the price predicton of FAST Stock?

Wall Street analysts forecast FAST stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FAST is45.00 USD with a low forecast of 38.00 USD and a high forecast of 52.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.

What is Fastenal Co (FAST)'s revenue for the last quarter?

Fastenal Co revenue for the last quarter amounts to 2.20B USD, increased 12.37

What is Fastenal Co (FAST)'s earnings per share (EPS) for the last quarter?

Fastenal Co. EPS for the last quarter amounts to 0.30 USD, increased 15.38

How many employees does Fastenal Co (FAST). have?

Fastenal Co (FAST) has 21602 emplpoyees as of April 22 2026.

What is Fastenal Co (FAST) market cap?

Today FAST has the market capitalization of 52.47B USD.