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Fastenal began as an industrial retailer, expanding its product portfolio from nuts and bolts to cutting tools, safety equipment, and janitorial supplies... Show more

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Oct 06, 2026

FAST's MACD Histogram just turned positive

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for FAST turned positive on September 22, 2026. Looking at past instances where FAST's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 35 of 49 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 71%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on September 21, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on FAST as a result. In 54 of 83 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 65%.

FAST moved above its 50-day moving average on October 01, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.

Following a +2.46% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where FAST advanced for three days, in 213 of 335 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 64%.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator entered the overbought zone. Expect a price pull-back in the foreseeable future.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where FAST declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 49%.

FAST broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 23, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

The Aroon Indicator for FAST entered a downward trend on September 14, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 30 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 48 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 58 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 67, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 63 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. FAST’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 85 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 88 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (14.245) is normal, around the industry mean (7.841). P/E Ratio (43.162) is within average values for comparable stocks, (134.538). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.357) is also within normal values, averaging (2.538). Dividend Yield (0.019) settles around the average of (0.009) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (6.447) is also within normal values, averaging (3.013).

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FAST paid dividends on August 25, 2026

Fastenal Co FAST Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.26 per share was paid with a record date of August 25, 2026, and an ex-dividend date of July 28, 2026. Read more...
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Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Fastenal Co (NASDAQ:FAST).

Industry description

Electronics distributors are companies that are involved in distribution of one or more of the following: electronic components, computer products/ peripherals and software products & services. Several electronics distributors are also becoming the point of contact for technical/pre- & post-sale support in many cases, in an attempt to bolster their position in the market. Tariffs and/or cross-border trade barriers are some of the potential threats to the electronics supply chain, but that could also potentially lead to re-directing to markets where tariffs/restrictions are lower depending on demand. The industry is also vulnerable in the event of economic slowdowns. Arrow Electronics, Inc., SYNNEX Corporation and Versum Materials, Inc. are some of the major electronics distributors in the U.S.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Electronics Distributors Industry is 10.86B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 149 to 59.14B. GWW holds the highest valuation in this group at 59.14B. The lowest valued company is AEYGQ at 149.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Electronics Distributors Industry was -1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -3%, and the average quarterly price growth was 11%. WATR experienced the highest price growth at 19%, while EVI experienced the biggest fall at -4%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Electronics Distributors Industry was 1%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 39% and the average quarterly volume growth was 22%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 56
P/E Growth Rating: 55
Price Growth Rating: 52
SMR Rating: 67
Profit Risk Rating: 66
Seasonality Score: 50 (-100 ... +100)
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an operator of industrial hardware supply stores

Industry ElectronicsDistributors

Industry
Wholesale Distributors
Address
2001 Theurer Boulevard
Phone
+1 507 454-5374
Employees
24489
Web
https://www.fastenal.com
FAST's MACD Histogram just turned positive