Fastenal Company
FASTIndustrialsNASDAQIndustrial Distribution
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Daily timeframePart of the industrials sector, Fastenal Company (FAST) is listed under Industrial Distribution. The company carries a $56.66B market cap, placing it firmly in the large-cap category. It offers fasteners, and related industrial and construction supplies under the Fastenal name.
Market Cap
$56.66B
Beta
0.71
P/E (TTM)
42.21
P/E (Fwd)
35.25
EPS (TTM)
$1.17
EPS (Fwd)
$1.40
ROE
34.3%
ROA
21.5%
Cash
$204.7M
Total Debt
$441.5M
Free CF
$916.1M
52W Change
3.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where FAST stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, FAST finished 3.74% above its 150-day moving average ($46.20) and 6.80% above its 200-day moving average ($44.88). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is FAST overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, FAST's RSI(14) was 26.2, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, FAST has $204.7M in cash with $441.5M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $916.1M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 34.3% points to exceptionally high capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Return on assets of 21.5% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $6.98B to $8.20B.
As with any equity investment, FAST carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Fastenal Company's trajectory.