Fastenal (FAST) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $50.38, -3.12% vs the prior close of $52.00.
- Volume 13.46M shares, 1.9x its 50-day average (heavy).
- New SEC filings: 8-K (Oct 14, 2026).
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
FAST slides 3.1% to $50.38 on 1.9x normal volume. Closed at $50.38, -3.12% vs the prior close of $52.00. Day range $49.79–$52.82, opened at $52.19.
FAST daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — FAST slides 3.1% to $50.38 on 1.9x normal volume
- Closed at $50.38, -3.12% vs the prior close of $52.00. Day range $49.79–$52.82, opened at $52.19.
- Volume was 13.46M shares, 1.9x its 50-day average of 7.11M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -0.0% vs its 50-day average ($50.39) and +8.0% vs its 200-day average ($46.63).
- 52-week range $38.97–$52.92; today's close sits at 82% of that range, 4.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — FAST rises 1.1% to $52.00, a 1-month high on 3.7x normal volume
- Closed at $52.00, +1.11% vs the prior close of $51.43. Day range $47.30–$52.43, opened at $47.51.
- Volume was 25.40M shares, 3.7x its 50-day average of 6.79M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +3.2% vs its 50-day average ($50.38) and +11.6% vs its 200-day average ($46.59).
- 52-week range $38.97–$52.92; today's close sits at 93% of that range, 1.7% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
- This was a results day: the company filed an earnings release (8-K Item 2.02).
Oct 13, 2026 — FAST ends flat (-0.1%) to $51.43
- Closed at $51.43, -0.12% vs the prior close of $51.49. Day range $50.68–$52.00, opened at $52.00.
- Volume was 10.06M shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 6.74M.
- Price is +2.2% vs its 50-day average ($50.33) and +10.5% vs its 200-day average ($46.54).
- 52-week range $38.97–$52.92; today's close sits at 89% of that range, 2.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — FAST rises 1.5% to $51.49, a 1-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $51.49, +1.46% vs the prior close of $50.75. Day range $50.85–$51.83, opened at $51.00.
- Volume was 6.19M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 6.81M.
- Price is +2.4% vs its 50-day average ($50.27) and +10.8% vs its 200-day average ($46.49).
- 52-week range $38.97–$52.92; today's close sits at 90% of that range, 2.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — FAST rises 0.5% to $50.75
- Closed at $50.75, +0.51% vs the prior close of $50.49. Day range $50.12–$50.92, opened at $50.49.
- Volume was 5.23M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 6.88M.
- Price is +1.1% vs its 50-day average ($50.19) and +9.3% vs its 200-day average ($46.44).
- 52-week range $38.97–$52.92; today's close sits at 84% of that range, 4.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — FAST rises 1.3% to $50.49
- Closed at $50.49, +1.32% vs the prior close of $49.83. Day range $49.54–$50.82, opened at $49.74.
- Volume was 6.77M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 6.95M.
- Price is +0.8% vs its 50-day average ($50.11) and +8.8% vs its 200-day average ($46.40).
- 52-week range $38.97–$52.92; today's close sits at 83% of that range, 4.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — FAST dips 1.9% to $49.83
- Closed at $49.83, -1.93% vs the prior close of $50.81. Day range $49.77–$50.80, opened at $50.49.
- Volume was 6.60M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 7.03M.
- Price is -0.5% vs its 50-day average ($50.06) and +7.5% vs its 200-day average ($46.35).
- 52-week range $38.97–$52.92; today's close sits at 78% of that range, 5.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — FAST ends flat (+0.2%) to $50.81
- Closed at $50.81, +0.24% vs the prior close of $50.69. Day range $50.53–$51.39, opened at $50.63.
- Volume was 4.71M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 7.06M.
- Price is +1.6% vs its 50-day average ($50.02) and +9.7% vs its 200-day average ($46.32).
- 52-week range $38.97–$52.92; today's close sits at 85% of that range, 4.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — FAST ends flat (-0.1%) to $50.69
- Closed at $50.69, -0.12% vs the prior close of $50.75. Day range $49.99–$50.99, opened at $50.62.
- Volume was 5.56M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 7.06M.
- Price is +1.5% vs its 50-day average ($49.96) and +9.5% vs its 200-day average ($46.27).
- 52-week range $38.97–$52.92; today's close sits at 84% of that range, 4.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — FAST rises 1.0% to $50.75
- Closed at $50.75, +1.04% vs the prior close of $50.23. Day range $50.43–$51.04, opened at $50.60.
- Volume was 7.16M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 7.07M.
- Price is +1.7% vs its 50-day average ($49.88) and +9.8% vs its 200-day average ($46.23).
- 52-week range $38.97–$52.92; today's close sits at 84% of that range, 4.1% below the 52-week high.
FAST latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about FAST in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 14, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 17, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Papenfuss Donnalee Kathleen sold 7,894 shares at $51.38 (≈$405.59K) on Aug 13, 2026
- Papenfuss Donnalee Kathleen sold 1,364 shares at $51.42 (≈$70.14K) on Aug 13, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 17, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 13, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 11, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Ancius Michael J sold 3,000 shares at $52.00 (≈$156.00K) on Aug 10, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 10, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 6, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Heise Rita J. sold 10,000 shares at $50.05 (≈$500.50K) on Aug 5, 2026
- Heise Rita J. sold 24,964 shares at $50.05 (≈$1.25M) on Aug 5, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Jul 16, 2026 · 8-K/A — Amended current report
Amended current report
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Jul 16, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $2.39B (prior year $2.08B) (+14.7% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $382.80M (prior year $330.30M) (+15.9% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.33 (prior year $0.29) (+13.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 16, 2026 · S-8 — Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Jul 14, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jun 23, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Things to know before you trade FAST
- Last results release: Oct 14, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Jul 14, 2026, Apr 13, 2026, Jan 20, 2026. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Jan 13, 2027 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.99% (largest 3.1%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 8.50M shares (≈$428.42M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $50.38 vs a range of $38.97–$52.92 (82% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Jul 28, 2026 ($0.26/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: 2:1 on May 22, 2025
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 10 open-market buys, 10 sales; latest: Donnalee Kathleen Papenfuss sold 7,894 shares on Aug 13, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 14, 2026; 10-Q Jul 16, 2026; 8-K Jul 14, 2026.
- Share count: 1.15B shares outstanding (Jul 10, 2026), -0.0% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply.
FAST market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 52.19 | 52.82 | 49.79 | 50.38 | 13.46M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 47.51 | 52.43 | 47.30 | 52.00 | 25.40M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 52.00 | 52.00 | 50.68 | 51.43 | 10.06M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 51.00 | 51.83 | 50.85 | 51.49 | 6.19M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 50.49 | 50.92 | 50.12 | 50.75 | 5.23M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 49.74 | 50.82 | 49.54 | 50.49 | 6.77M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 50.49 | 50.80 | 49.77 | 49.83 | 6.60M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 50.63 | 51.39 | 50.53 | 50.81 | 4.71M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 50.62 | 50.99 | 49.99 | 50.69 | 5.56M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 50.60 | 51.04 | 50.43 | 50.75 | 7.16M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 49.42 | 50.27 | 49.11 | 50.23 | 6.20M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 50.34 | 50.37 | 49.53 | 49.53 | 10.47M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 50.37 | 50.73 | 49.86 | 49.96 | 7.60M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 50.17 | 50.81 | 50.04 | 50.49 | 6.78M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 50.53 | 51.05 | 50.26 | 50.43 | 6.81M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 50.90 | 51.41 | 50.35 | 50.73 | 10.27M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 50.12 | 51.04 | 49.94 | 50.99 | 7.96M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 49.76 | 50.20 | 49.57 | 50.08 | 6.74M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 48.94 | 49.70 | 48.53 | 49.65 | 4.47M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 49.06 | 49.29 | 48.57 | 49.01 | 11.65M |
About Fastenal
Fastenal (FAST) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply”. Its business address is in WINONA, MN. State of incorporation: MN. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 815556.
FAST board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J Ancius | Director | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Stephen L. Eastman | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Brady D Ericson | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Daniel L Florness | CEO | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Hsenghung Sam Hsu | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Rita J. Heise | Director | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Daniel L. Johnson | Director | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Sarah N Nielsen | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Irene Ayeley Quarshie | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Scott Satterlee | Director | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Vishal Talwar | Director | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Reyne K Wisecup | Director | Mar 6, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Paul Broersma | EVP-Operations | Jan 6, 2026 |
| William Joseph Drazkowski | EVP-Sales | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Daniel L Florness | CEO | Jan 6, 2026 |
| James C Jansen | EVP-Manufacturing | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Sheryl Ann Lisowski | EVP-CAO/Treas. | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Charles S. Miller | Senior EVP-Sales | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Noelle Joan Oas | Executive VP-Human Resources | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Donnalee Kathleen Papenfuss | EVP-Strategy and Communication | Aug 17, 2026 |
| John Lewis Soderberg | Senior EVP-IT | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Max Hughes Tunnicliff | CFO and Senior EVP | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Jeffery Michael Watts | President and Chief Sales Off. | Jan 6, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Donnalee Kathleen Papenfuss | Sale | 7,894 | $51.38 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Donnalee Kathleen Papenfuss | Sale | 1,364 | $51.42 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Michael J Ancius | Sale | 3,000 | $52.00 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Rita J. Heise | Sale | 10,000 | $50.05 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Rita J. Heise | Sale | 24,964 | $50.05 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Michael J Ancius | Sale | 3,000 | $49.00 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Reyne K Wisecup | Sale | 36,920 | $47.34 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Scott Satterlee | Sale | 15,964 | $44.19 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Sarah N Nielsen | Buy | 1,000 | $39.60 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Daniel L. Johnson | Buy | 1,000 | $40.44 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Hsenghung Sam Hsu | Buy | 1,000 | $40.58 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Hsenghung Sam Hsu | Buy | 1,000 | $49.58 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Stephen L. Eastman | Buy | 1,000 | $40.82 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Hsenghung Sam Hsu | Buy | 1,000 | $42.45 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Daniel L Florness | Sale | 84,612 | $48.44 |
FAST financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $8.20B | $1.26B | 1.09 | $1.30B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $7.55B | $1.15B | 1.00 | $1.17B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $7.35B | $1.16B | 1.01 | $1.43B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $6.98B | $1.09B | 1.89 | $941.00M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $6.01B | $925.00M | 1.60 | $770.10M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $5.29B, total liabilities $—, cash $204.70M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
FAST earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $52.00 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $45.74 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $45.80 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $42.62 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $42.75 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $45.07 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $40.32 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $38.04 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 11, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 18, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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