Fastenal CompanyFASTNASDAQ

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Analyst Sentiment

Analysts are neutral — opinion is divided on direction.

Consensus Rating

Hold

23 analysts·High coverage

35%

Rating Distribution

Strong Buy

00%

Buy

835%

Hold

1357%

Sell

29%

Strong Sell

00%

Analyst ratings reflect Wall Street opinion, not guarantees. Historical accuracy varies by firm and sector.

Price Target Expectations

Price is near analyst consensus — limited near-term upside expected.

Bear Case

$43.00

-7%

Consensus

$48.00

+4%

Bull Case

$52.00

+12%

Price Range23 analysts

Low

Consensus

High

$43.00

$52.00

Current Target

Current Price

$46.33

Upside to Target

$1.67

Price targets are 12-month forecasts. Actual results depend on earnings, market conditions, and sector trends.

Earnings & Revenue Estimates

2026E$1.22(13 analysts)

P/E42x

Current: 42.0x

Actual

Estimate

Range (Low–High)

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Forward Growth Estimates (YoY)

FY2027

Rev+8.31%

EPS+9.58%

FY2028

Rev+5.43%

EPS+5.42%

FY2029

Rev+5.87%

EPS+2.00%

Earnings Surprises

Beat rate:33%(4/12 quarters)

Avg surprise:-15.8%

Beat

Miss

Inline

Estimate

Based on reported EPS vs consensus estimate.

Recent Analyst Actions

Feb 6, 2026Robert W. Baird

Fastenal price target raised to $51 from $49 at Baird

Target:$51.00

+6.5%from $47.87

Jan 21, 2026UBS

UBS Reiterates Neutral Rating on Fastenal (FAST) Following Q4 Results

Target:$46.00

+4.3%from $44.11

Jan 21, 2026Barclays

Fastenal price target lowered to $43 from $44 at Barclays

Target:$43.00

+0.9%from $42.62

Dec 15, 2025Jefferies

Fastenal upgraded to Buy from Hold at Jefferies

Target:$52.00

+23.8%from $42.00

Oct 14, 2025Barclays

Fastenal price target lowered to $45 from $49 at Barclays

Target:$45.00

+6.3%from $42.33

Oct 7, 2025Barclays

Fastenal initiated with an Equal Weight at Barclays

Target:$49.00

+3.3%from $47.45

Jul 3, 2025Robert W. Baird

Fastenal Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Target:$86.00

+99.4%from $43.13

Jul 3, 2025Stifel Nicolaus

Fastenal Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Target:$82.00

+90.1%from $43.13

Jul 3, 2025Morgan Stanley

Fastenal Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Target:$40.00

-7.3%from $43.13

Oct 14, 2024Morgan Stanley

Fastenal price target raised to $76 from $72 at Morgan Stanley

Target:$76.00

-1.5%from $77.16

Oct 14, 2024Loop Capital Markets

Fastenal (FAST) PT Raised to $72 at Loop Capital

Target:$72.00

-6.3%from $76.82

Oct 14, 2024Stifel Nicolaus

Fastenal price target raised to $86 from $80 at Stifel

Target:$86.00

+12.0%from $76.82

Oct 14, 2024Robert W. Baird

Fastenal (FAST) PT Raised to $80 at Baird

Target:$80.00

+4.1%from $76.82

Oct 14, 2024Stephens

Fastenal (FAST) PT Raised to $75 at Stephens

Target:$75.00

-2.4%from $76.82

Oct 10, 2024Stephens

Fastenal Gears Up For Q3 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Target:$56.00

-20.6%from $70.55

Sep 6, 2024Morgan Stanley

Fastenal initiated with an Equal Weight at Morgan Stanley

Target:$72.00

+10.5%from $65.18

Jun 6, 2024Jefferies

Jefferies Reiterates Hold Rating on Fastenal (FAST)

Target:$74.00

+15.8%from $63.88

May 29, 2024Robert W. Baird

Fastenal (FAST) PT Lowered to $67 at Baird

Target:$67.00

+3.5%from $64.76

Apr 15, 2024Loop Capital Markets

Fastenal (FAST) PT Lowered to $66 at Loop Capital

Target:$66.00

-6.3%from $70.45

Apr 15, 2024HSBC

Fastenal (FAST) PT Raised to $64 at HSBC

Target:$64.00

-9.2%from $70.45

Apr 12, 2024Wolfe Research

Fastenal (FAST) PT Lowered to $62 at Wolfe Research

Target:$62.00

-11.4%from $69.97

Apr 12, 2024Robert W. Baird

Fastenal (FAST) PT Lowered to $71 at Baird

Target:$71.00

+1.6%from $69.88

Apr 10, 2024HSBC

Fastenal Gears Up For Q1 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Target:$59.00

-22.3%from $75.90

Oct 11, 2023Robert W. Baird

Fastenal Gears Up For Q3 Print; Here's A Look At Recent Price Target Changes By The Most Accurate Analysts

Target:$57.00

+2.1%from $55.85

Apr 13, 2023Stifel Nicolaus

Fastenal Likely To Report Higher Q1 Earnings - Here's A Look At Recent Price Target Changes By The Most Accurate Analysts

Target:$61.00

+16.1%from $52.56

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