Last results 14 Oct 2026
Fastenal Company
I · AI Analysis
The brief
Fastenal distributes fasteners (bolts, nuts, screws, studs, washers), metal framing systems, concrete anchors, wire ropes, rivets, and related industrial supplies to manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and government customers [Yahoo Finance]. The company operates under the Fastenal brand, serving original equipment manufacturers, repair operations, non-residential construction projects, and sectors including oil and gas, mining, agriculture, and transportation [Yahoo Finance].
Fastenal Company is a wholesale distributor of industrial and construction supplies—fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, and related hardware—serving manufacturers, construction firms, and maintenance customers across North America and internationally [Yahoo Finance]. Trailing-twelve-month revenue through 30 June 2026 stands at $8.7B, with a net margin of 15.5% and a market cap of $56.7B [Yahoo Finance]. Recent news coverage shows mixed analyst views: Zacks upgraded the stock to 'Buy' citing improved earnings expectations [Zacks], while Wolfe Research downgraded it [ad-hoc-news.de], and Barchart notes the stock has underperformed the Dow over the past year [Barchart].
Fastenal shows robust financial health with strong margins, minimal debt, and consistent cash generation, earning a 10.0/10 health score and an 8/9 Piotroski rating [Sentinellis calculation].
Sentinellis health
Financially healthy
10.0/10
7.5+ strong · 4.5–7.5 moderate · under 4.5 weak
Profitability
Returns on capital
Growth & momentum
Balance sheet
Cash generation
Value creation
Sentinellis calculation from the published statements — not a score reported by any data source. Each category is scored on the checks that had data; missing inputs are excluded rather than counted as failures.
Market capitalisation
$56.7B
Revenue (TTM)
$8.7B
Explainers
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ReadII · Recent news
What moved
3 stories · ranked by relevance
- Company2026-09-14
All You Need to Know About Fastenal (FAST) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Zacks
- Company2026-09-16
Fastenal stock heads into the open after Wolfe Research downgrade - ad-hoc-news.de
ad-hoc-news.de
- Company2026-09-10
Is Fastenal Stock Underperforming the Dow?
Barchart
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Three insiders—HEISE RITA J, PAPENFUSS DONNALEE KATHLEEN, and ANCIUS MICHAEL J—sold a combined $2.5M on the open market in the past 90 days (HEISE $1.8M, PAPENFUSS $476K, ANCIUS $303K across two transactions), with no offsetting open-market purchases by any insider [SEC Form 4]. While all sales followed option exercises and may be routine diversification or tax-driven, the absence of insider buying removes a potential confidence signal.
Risks
4
Opportunities
4
Leadership
10
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