Fastenal (FAST) Projected to Post Earnings on Tuesday

Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) is anticipated to announce its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Tuesday, January 20th. Analysts expect Fastenal to post earnings of $0.26 per share and revenue of $2.0448 billion for the quarter. Parties 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 (NASDAQ:FAST) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, October 14th. The company reported $0.29 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.30 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $2.13 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.13 billion. Fastenal had a net margin of 15.34% and a return on equity of 32.69%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.26 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Fastenal to post $2 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Fastenal Stock Down 0.7%

Shares of FAST stock opened at $41.70 on Tuesday. Fastenal has a one year low of $35.31 and a one year high of $50.63. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03, a current ratio of 4.26 and a quick ratio of 2.19. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $41.02 and a 200 day moving average price of $44.41. The stock has a market cap of $47.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 38.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.01 and a beta of 0.90.

Insider Activity

In other Fastenal news, Director Sarah N. Nielsen bought 1,000 shares of Fastenal stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 19th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $39.60 per share, with a total value of $39,600.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 5,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $198,000. The trade was a 25.00% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Director Hsenghung Sam Hsu purchased 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 13th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $49.58 per share, with a total value of $49,580.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 10,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $495,800. This represents a 11.11% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders have acquired 3,000 shares of company stock worth $131,630 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.37% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Fastenal

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Brighton Jones LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Fastenal in the fourth quarter valued at $496,000. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC lifted its position in Fastenal by 2.4% during the 1st quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC now owns 6,276 shares of the company’s stock worth $487,000 after buying an additional 147 shares in the last quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP bought a new stake in Fastenal during the 2nd quarter worth about $158,000. Jump Financial LLC bought a new stake in Fastenal during the 2nd quarter worth about $2,199,000. Finally, Cary Street Partners Financial LLC increased 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 valued at $141,000 after acquiring an additional 1,771 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 81.38% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have recently commented on FAST. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “underperform” rating on shares of Fastenal in a report on Monday, December 29th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Fastenal in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $52.00 price target on shares of Fastenal and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Barclays decreased their price objective on Fastenal from $45.00 to $44.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, November 13th. Finally, UBS Group raised Fastenal from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their target price for the stock from $45.00 to $52.00 in a report on Monday, December 15th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $48.73.

About Fastenal

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.