FAST - Fastenal Company - Stock Forecast

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FAST is currently covered by 12 analysts with an average price target of $77.44. This is a potential upside of $2.66 (3.56%) from yesterday's end of day stock price of $74.78.

Fastenal Company's activity chart (see below) currently has 138 price targets and 156 ratings on display. The stock rating distribution of FAST is 15.56% SELL, 64.44% HOLD and 20% BUY.

Stock Analyst Price Targets - Review

Analysts average stock forecasts to be materialized ratio is 85.04% with an average time for these price targets to be met of 247.35 days.

Highest price target for FAST is $86, Lowest price target is $62, average price target is $77.44.

Most recent stock forecast was given by STEPHEN VOLKMANN from JEFFERIES on 06-Dec-2024. First documented stock forecast 22-Jan-2008.

What is Fastenal?

Fastenal is a wholesale distributor of industrial and construction supplies.

What are the products or services of Fastenal?

  • Fasteners – threaded fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and washers.
  • Safety Products – personal protective equipment (PPE), first aid supplies, and spill control products.
  • Tools-  drills, saws, hammers, and wrenches.
  • Janitorial and Sanitation Products – soaps, disinfectants, and trash bags.
  • Electrical Products –  wires, cables, connectors, and electrical tools.
  • Abrasives and Cutting Tools – grinding wheels, sandpaper, and saw blades.
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics – hoses, cylinders, pumps, and valves.
  • Material Handling Products – pallet jacks, casters, and dollies.
  • Welding Products –  machines, rods, and helmets.
  • Raw Materials – metals, plastics, and composites.

Fastenal’s Performance History

Fastenal was founded in 1967 and went public in 1987.

Currently out of the existing stock ratings of FAST, 7 are a SELL (15.56%), 29 are a HOLD (64.44%), 9 are a BUY (20%).

Analyst name

Rating

Current price target

Potential Upside

Previous price target

Date

Price targets met ratio

Average potential upside

Average Time (Days) For PT To Be Met

Performance score

Hold

$85

$10.22 (13.67%)

$65

2 months 17 days ago
(06-Dec-2024)

4/5 (80%)

$4.41 (5.47%)

99

Hold

$76

$1.22 (1.63%)

$72

2 months 19 days ago
(04-Dec-2024)

8/9 (88.89%)

$-5.69 (-6.97%)

166

Hold

$80

$5.22 (6.98%)

$67

4 months 9 days ago
(14-Oct-2024)

28/28 (100%)

$4.14 (5.46%)

282

Hold

$72

$-2.78 (-3.72%)

$63

4 months 9 days ago
(14-Oct-2024)

3/6 (50%)

$-3.86 (-5.09%)

106

Buy

$86

$11.22 (15.00%)

$80

4 months 9 days ago
(14-Oct-2024)

3/5 (60%)

$10.14 (13.37%)

91

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What is FAST (Fastenal Company) average time for price targets to be met?

On average it took 247.35 days on average for the stock forecasts to be realized with a an average price target met ratio 85.04

Which analyst has the current highest performing score on FAST (Fastenal Company) with a proven track record?

JOHN EADE

Which analyst has the most public recommendations on FAST (Fastenal Company)?

John Eade works at ARGUS and has 4 price targets and 3 ratings on FAST

Which analyst is the currently most bullish on FAST (Fastenal Company)?

Michael Hoffman with highest potential upside - $11.22

Which analyst is the currently most reserved on FAST (Fastenal Company)?

Andrew Buscaglia with lowest potential downside - -$44.28

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