FAST today
$55.49+$0.65 (+1.19%)close Nov 11, 2026Trend
DailyUptrend (confirmed)
4 hourStrong Bullish
1 hourStrong Bullish
15 minBearish
5 minLeaning Bullish
Daily trend turns down below $50.76
Key levels
Support$54.96
Support$51.94
Latest news & SEC filings
AnalystArgus lifts Fastenal target to $59 from $55
AnalystArgus Research keeps Buy rating on Fastenal, lifts target to $59
All FAST news →About Fastenal
Fastenal supplies industrial and construction products, including fasteners, through a global network of branches and distribution centers. It serves business customers in manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors, offering inventory management solutions like vending machines and bin stock systems. The company operates in multiple countries, primarily in North America, with additional locations in Asia and Europe.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 5, 2026.
Nasdaq · Consumer Cyclical
FASTENAL CO (FAST)
What Is the Price Target for FAST?
SEPT Low Target
$46.00
SEPT Mid Target
$52.00
SEPT High Target
$60.00
Analyst Consensus
$52.00
Is FAST a Buy or Sell Right Now?
Thesis
- •Revenue growing 8.7% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.
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Valuation Verdict
OVERVALUED
Methods Used
P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$39.66
60
Moat Score
NARROW
6/9
Piotroski Score
N/A
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with FAST?
Insider Signal
SELLING
2 buys / 4 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
BUYING
1 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Institutional
ACCUMULATING
Short Squeeze Risk
MEDIUM
Signal: NEUTRAL
Recent Insider Activity
| Name | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heise Rita J. | director | Buy | 10,000 | $130K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Heise Rita J. | director | Sale | 10,000 | $501K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Heise Rita J. | director | Buy | 24,964 | $474K | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Heise Rita J. | director | Sale | 24,964 | $1.2M | Aug 5, 2026 |
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Revenue YoY
8.7%
3yr Revenue CAGR
5.5%
EPS Growth YoY
9%
FCF Growth YoY
11.0%
Revenue Trend
ACCELERATING
Dark Pool Trades for FAST
PREVIEWSEPT Investing tracks real-time dark pool institutional trades for FAST, including block trade sizes, dollar values, and buy/sell side classification. Dark pool trades reveal where institutional investors are positioning before moves become visible on public exchanges.
| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:28:25 | $55.49 | 17,901 | $$993K | BUY |
| 21:21:59 | $55.49 | 1,031 | $$57K | BUY |
| 21:00:36 | $55.49 | 1,305 | $$72K | BUY |
| 21:00:35 | $55.49 | 1,710 | $$95K | BUY |
| 21:00:35 | $55.49 | 2,490 | $$138K | BUY |
5 dark pool trades shown · $$1.4M preview volume
Real-time institutional flow, block trades, and net positioning
Options Flow for FAST
PREVIEWSEPT Investing provides real-time options flow tracking for FAST, including unusual sweep detection, block trades, and dealer positioning. Each trade shows strike, expiry, premium, implied volatility, and greek values for informed decision-making.
| Type | Strike | Expiry | DTE | Premium | Size | Trade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALL | $60 | Jan 15 | 65 | $$70 | 1 | SWEEP |
| CALL | $60 | Jan 15 | 65 | $$70 | 1 | SWEEP |
| CALL | $60 | Jan 15 | 65 | $$420 | 6 | SWEEP |
| CALL | $60 | Jan 15 | 65 | $$70 | 1 | SWEEP |
| CALL | $60 | Jan 15 | 65 | $$70 | 1 | SWEEP |
5 options trades shown · 100% calls
Unusual activity, GEX levels, max pain, and dealer positioning
Full AI Research Report
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What is FAST stock price today?
FASTENAL CO (FAST) is at $55.49, up 1.19% (+$0.65) at the Nov 11, 2026 close.
Why is FAST stock moving today?
Latest FAST news — Oct 21, 2026: Argus lifts Fastenal target to $59 from $55 · Oct 21, 2026: Argus Research keeps Buy rating on Fastenal, lifts target to $59
What is the FAST price target?
The average analyst price target for FAST is $52.00, ranging from $46 to $60, based on 9 analysts. Latest: Argus Research maintains on Oct 21, 2026.
What do analysts rate FAST?
Analyst ratings for FAST: 1 Buy, 12 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.
Did FAST beat earnings?
FAST last reported on Oct 14, 2026: EPS $0.35 vs $0.34 expected — a beat of 3.2%.
What is FAST's P/E ratio?
FAST trades at a P/E of 42.2 vs a Consumer Cyclical average of 17.7.
Does FAST pay a dividend?
Yes. FAST's dividend yield is 2.18%.
How much debt does FAST have?
FASTENAL CO reported $100M of debt and $212M of cash (Sep 30, 2026).
What are FAST support and resistance levels?
Support: $54.96, $51.94, $49.54.
What are insiders doing with FAST?
Insider activity: SELLING, 2 buys and 4 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on FAST?
Oct 21, 2026: Argus lifts Fastenal target to $59 from $55 · Oct 21, 2026: Argus Research keeps Buy rating on Fastenal, lifts target to $59