Analyst Price Targets — FAST
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Target | Price @ Post | Source | Headline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 11:41 am | — | Bernstein | $42.00 | $45.80 | TheFly | Fastenal price target raised to $42 from $38 at Bernstein |
| April 14, 2026 11:32 am | David Manthey | Robert W. Baird | $50.00 | $45.80 | TheFly | Fastenal price target lowered to $50 from $52 at Baird |
| March 5, 2026 4:19 pm | — | Raymond James | $48.00 | $47.16 | StreetInsider | BofA Securities Reiterates Buy Rating on Fastenal (FAST) |
| March 5, 2026 1:23 pm | Chris Snyder | Morgan Stanley | $45.00 | $47.75 | StreetInsider | Morgan Stanley Reiterates Equalweight Rating on Fastenal (FAST) |
| February 6, 2026 2:55 pm | David Manthey | Robert W. Baird | $51.00 | $47.87 | TheFly | Fastenal price target raised to $51 from $49 at Baird |
| January 21, 2026 2:43 pm | Amit Mehrotra | UBS | $46.00 | $44.11 | StreetInsider | UBS Reiterates Neutral Rating on Fastenal (FAST) Following Q4 Results |
| January 21, 2026 10:46 am | — | Barclays | $43.00 | $42.62 | TheFly | Fastenal price target lowered to $43 from $44 at Barclays |
| December 15, 2025 1:09 am | Stephen Volkmann | Jefferies | $52.00 | $42.00 | TheFly | Fastenal upgraded to Buy from Hold at Jefferies |
| October 14, 2025 10:00 am | — | Barclays | $45.00 | $42.33 | TheFly | Fastenal price target lowered to $45 from $49 at Barclays |
| October 7, 2025 9:22 pm | — | Barclays | $49.00 | $47.45 | TheFly | Fastenal initiated with an Equal Weight at Barclays |
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Latest News for FAST

Fastenal's NASDAQ: FAST stock price slipped after its Q1 2026 earnings report, opening a buying opportunity for investors. Five reasons investors should think fast and gobble up this opportunity include double-digit growth, strong margins, cash flow, capital returns, and sell-side support.

Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) reported what executives described as a "very strong" start to 2026, driven by continued share gains, expanding onsite and digital programs, and improving operating leverage. On the company's first-quarter earnings call, President and Chief Sales Officer Jeff Watts said daily sales rose 12.4% to $34.9 million per day, marking a third consecutive quarter

Daily Sales Growth: 12.4% increase to $34.9 million per day.Operating Margin: Improved to 20.3%, up 20 basis points from last year.Digital Sales: Digital chann

Fastenal Company (FAST) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Fastenal Company delivered strong Q1 2026 results, with revenue up 12.4% and EPS matching expectations, but shares remain overvalued. Gross margin pressure from tariffs and customer pushback, plus concentration of growth among large customers, signal potential headwinds for FAST. Despite robust double-digit revenue growth guidance and expanding profitability, FAST trades at premium valuation multiples versus peers.
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