Fastenal Stock News

Over roughly the last 30 years, Fastenal's (FAST 1.32%) share price has risen by a massive 7,300%. For comparison, the S&P 500 index (^GSPC 1.13%) rose "only" 1,300% or so over the same span.

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Fastenal delivered strong Q2 results, driven by big-ticket customer growth, market share gains, and expanding digital sales footprint. Operating leverage from its digital solutions is boosting margins and keeping SG&A growth in check. Risks include a slowdown in new FMI device signings and elevated inventory.

Fastenal Co. NASDAQ: FAST stock is up more than 4.5% in early trading after the company reported a double-beat in its second quarter earnings report. The company delivered a slight beat on both the top and bottom lines.

Maintaining a Hold rating on Fastenal due to premium valuation—38.7x forward earnings leaves no margin of safety despite strong recent results. Self-help initiatives are driving sustained outperformance, with a turnaround in fasteners and accelerating national account wins supporting the growth thesis. Lingering macroeconomic weakness and a downward revision in FMI device guidance highlight rea...

Shares in Fastenal rose to new all-time highs after delivering strong Q2 results. The company reported $2B in quarterly sales for the first time in company history. Rising sales growth has come despite a soft macroeconomic backdrop.

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Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 14, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Daniel L. Florness - CEO & Director Dray Schreiber - Corporate Participant Jeffery Michael Watts - President & Chief Sales Officer Kevin Fitzgerald - Corporate Participant Sheryl Ann Lisowski - Executive VP, Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer & Interim CFO Conference Call Participant...