Is FAST a good investment in 2026?

Fastenal Company trades at a P/E ratio of 42.6, with medium volatility (29.9% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of FAST?

Based on 30-day volatility of 29.9%, FAST has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.86 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Fastenal Company (FAST) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does FAST pay dividends?

Yes, Fastenal Company has a dividend yield of 1.94%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$53.31B

P/E RATIO

42.6

BETA

0.86

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

1.94%

52W HIGH

$50.63

52W LOW

$35.30

VOLATILITY

29.9%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$44.80 → $46.43+3.64%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$39.99 → $46.43+16.1%

FAST | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/5/2026

Industrials Sector Context

Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure companies.

METRIC	FAST	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	42.6x	18.5x	↑ 130%
Beta	0.86	1.05	Less volatile
Div Yield	1.94%	1.80%	Above avg
30d Volatility	29.9%	22%	Higher risk

TOP INDUSTRIALS PEERS

CACAT HOHON

Competitors Analysis

Compare FAST's key metrics against its main industrials sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
FAFAST(You are here)	$46.43	$53.31B	Industrials	—
CACAT	$731.97	$342.55B	Industrials	VIEW →
HOHON	$245.97	$165.75B	Industrials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Fastenal Company is currently trading at $46.43, which is 8.3% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.86, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME8.8M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FAST a good buy right now?

Fastenal Company trades at 42.6x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 29.9% volatility.

Does FAST pay dividends?

Yes, Fastenal Company offers a dividend yield of 1.94%. This translates to approximately $0.90 per share annually.

How volatile is FAST?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 29.9% and beta of 0.86,FAST is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.