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Fastenal (FAST) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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FAST Stock Forecast

Fastenal (FAST) stock forecast, based on 31 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $47.50, with a high of $52.00 and a low of $43.00. This represents a 4.97% increase from the last price of $45.25.

$40 $49 $58 $67 $76 $85 High: $52 Avg: $47.5 Low: $43 Last Closed Price: $45.25

FAST Stock Rating

Fastenal stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 11 Buy (35.48%), 18 Hold (58.06%), 2 Sell (6.45%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 31 0 2 18 11 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

FAST Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockFastenal4.97%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts2611
Avg Price Target$46.50$47.50$53.36
Last Closing Price$45.25$45.25$45.25
Upside/Downside2.76%4.97%17.92%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 26-592319
Feb, 26-5102219
Jan, 26-592319
Dec, 25-4102319
Nov, 25-4112118
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Mar 05, 2026Raymond James$48.00$47.161.78%6.08%
Mar 05, 2026Chris SnyderMorgan Stanley$45.00$47.75-5.76%-0.55%
Feb 06, 2026David MantheyRobert W. Baird$51.00$47.876.54%12.71%
Jan 21, 2026Amit MehrotraUBS$46.00$44.114.28%1.66%
Jan 21, 2026Barclays$43.00$42.620.89%-4.97%
Dec 15, 2025Stephen VolkmannJefferies$52.00$42.0023.81%14.92%
Oct 14, 2025Barclays$45.00$42.336.31%-0.55%
Oct 07, 2025Barclays$49.00$47.453.27%8.29%
Jul 03, 2025David MantheyRobert W. Baird$86.00$43.1399.40%90.06%
Jul 03, 2025Chris SnyderMorgan Stanley$40.00$43.13-7.26%-11.60%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Mar 05, 2026Bank of America SecuritiesBuyBuyhold
Mar 05, 2026Morgan StanleyPositivePositivehold
Jan 21, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jan 21, 2026BernsteinUnderperformUnderperformhold
Dec 29, 2025BernsteinUnderperformUnderperformhold
Dec 15, 2025JefferiesHoldBuyupgrade
Nov 11, 2025BernsteinUnderperforminitialise
Oct 14, 2025Bank of America SecuritiesBuyBuyhold
Oct 07, 2025BarclaysNeutralPositiveinitialise
Oct 07, 2025BarclaysNeutralinitialise

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$0.80$0.95$1.01$1.00$1.10---
Avg Forecast$1.58$1.88$2.00$2.03$2.15$2.35$2.51$2.71
High Forecast$1.61$1.91$2.02$2.05$2.25$2.47$2.63$2.80
Low Forecast$1.56$1.86$1.96$2.02$2.10$2.30$2.44$2.66
Surprise %-49.37%-49.47%-49.50%-50.74%-48.84%---

Revenue Forecast

$6B $7B $8B $9B $10B $11B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$6.01B$6.98B$7.35B$7.55B$8.20B---
Avg Forecast$5.99B$6.97B$7.35B$7.56B$8.05B$8.69B$9.27B$9.95B
High Forecast$6.07B$7.05B$7.36B$7.57B$8.15B$8.82B$9.31B$10.21B
Low Forecast$5.93B$6.91B$7.33B$7.54B$7.99B$8.54B$9.23B$9.80B
Surprise %0.39%0.20%-0.01%-0.23%1.91%---

Net Income Forecast

$700M $890M $1B $1B $1B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$925.00M$1.09B$1.16B$1.15B$1.26B---
Avg Forecast$901.05M$1.05B$1.16B$1.17B$1.24B$1.35B$1.47B$1.56B
High Forecast$1.08B$1.26B$1.39B$1.18B$1.29B$1.42B$1.51B$1.61B
Low Forecast$720.84M$837.58M$924.00M$1.16B$1.21B$1.32B$1.40B$1.53B
Surprise %2.66%3.81%--1.39%1.76%---

FAST Forecast FAQ

Is Fastenal stock a buy?

Fastenal stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 11 Buy, 18 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Fastenal is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Fastenal's price target?

Fastenal's price target, set by 31 Wall Street analysts, averages $47.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $43 at the low end to $52 at the high end, suggesting a potential 4.97% change from the previous closing price of $45.25.

How does Fastenal stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Fastenal's stock forecast shows a 4.97% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Fastenal over the past three months?

  • March 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 26.32% Buy, 47.37% Hold, 10.53% Sell, 15.79% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 26.32% Buy, 52.63% Hold, 10.53% Sell, 10.53% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 26.32% Buy, 47.37% Hold, 10.53% Sell, 15.79% Strong Sell.

What is Fastenal’s EPS forecast?

Fastenal's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $2.35, marking a 113.64% increase from the reported $1.1 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $2.51 in 2027, and $2.71 in 2028.

What is Fastenal’s revenue forecast?

Fastenal's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $8.69B, reflecting a 5.94% increase from the reported $8.2B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $9.27B, and $9.95B for 2028.

What is Fastenal’s net income forecast?

Fastenal's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $1.35B, representing an 6.89% increase from the reported $1.26B in 2025. Projections indicate $1.47B in 2027, and $1.56B in 2028.