FAST - Fastenal Company - Stock Forecast

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FAST is currently covered by 10 analysts with an average price target of $50.73. This is a potential upside of $3.25 (6.84%) from yesterday's end of day stock price of $47.48.

Fastenal Company's activity chart (see below) currently has 158 price targets and 167 ratings on display. The stock rating distribution of FAST is 75.56% HOLD, 17.78% BUY and 6.67% SELL.

Stock Analyst Price Targets - Review

Analysts average stock forecasts to be materialized ratio is 91.55% with an average time for these price targets to be met of 294.3 days.

Highest price target for FAST is $86, Lowest price target is $41, average price target is $62.14.

Most recent stock forecast was given by DAVID MANTHEY from BAIRD on 07-Aug-2025. 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, 34 are a HOLD (75.56%), 8 are a BUY (17.78%), 3 are a SELL (6.67%).

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

$55

$7.52 (15.84%)

$47

3 days ago
(07-Aug-2025)

29/31 (93.55%)

$7.52 (15.84%)

273

Hold

$41

$-6.48 (-13.65%)

$38

26 days ago
(15-Jul-2025)

4/8 (50%)

$-4.13 (-9.15%)

249

Hold

$45

$-2.48 (-5.22%)

$80

26 days ago
(15-Jul-2025)

7/8 (87.5%)

$-0.13 (-0.29%)

348

Hold

$45

$-2.48 (-5.22%)

$76

1 months 2 days ago
(08-Jul-2025)

10/10 (100%)

$2.16 (5.04%)

165

Sell

$62

4 months 7 days ago
(03-Apr-2025)

5/5 (100%)

$-6.89 (-10.00%)

147

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

On average it took 294.3 days on average for the stock forecasts to be realized with a an average price target met ratio 91.55

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

TOMMY MOLL

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

Tommy Moll works at STEPHENS and has 14 price targets and 9 ratings on FAST

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

Michael Hoffman with highest potential upside - $38.52

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

Blake Hirschman with lowest potential downside - -$19.81

Fastenal Company in the News

Fastenal upgraded at Baird on strategic overhaul, earnings upside

[Fastenal industrial products and services distributor. Fastenal resells industrial, safety, and construction supplies] jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/FAST]) received an upgrade from Baird on Wednesday, with analyst David Manthey lifting the stock to Outperform from Neutral, citing growing confidence in the company’s revamped go-to-market strategy and the potential for an accelerating earnings...

3 Reasons FAST is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Fastenal’s 26.7% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 21.4%, and its stock price has climbed to $46.77 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move. Is there a buying opportunity in Fastenal, or does it present...
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