Fastenal began as an industrial retailer, expanding its product portfolio from nuts and bolts to cutting tools, safety equipment, and janitorial supplies. It transitioned into a distributor by building out a dense network of branches close to its business customers. Once a customer becomes large enough, Fastenal installs vending machines and its own personnel on-site. Today, these on-site locations exceed Fastenal's branch count and remain the firm's main focus for expansion. Fastenal acts as a one-stop outsourcing partner for its industrial customers, offering value-added services along with a wide breadth of maintenance, repair, and operations supplies.
Quick Stats
Mar 30, 202660.9
AI Score
BUY0.81
Volume Ratio
Apr 13, 2026
Next Earnings
18
+ve Days (30d)
12
-ve Days (30d)
FAST Stock Summary
Last updated Mar 30, 2026
FAST is currently trading at $45.12, positioned above its 200-day moving average of $44.55, indicating a long-term uptrend. The stock has a 52-week range of $35.305 to $50.63.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $45.46, which is above the current price, indicating bearish near-term pressure. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 48.434, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is -0.125, which is negative, suggesting distribution or selling pressure. Our AI-powered investment score rates FAST at 60.9/100 with a BUY recommendation.
FAST (Fastenal Co) Indicators
Last updated Mar 30, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 48.434 |
| CMF (20) | -0.125 |
| ROC (10) | -1.226 |
| ADX (14) | 16.041 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.157 |
| AROONOSC (14) | -57.143 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -48.523 |
| MFI (14) | 31.974 |
FAST Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
FAST Price vs Max Options Open Interest
FAST Max Change In Options Open Interest
FAST Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
30th March 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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FAST Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
30th March 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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FAST Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
30th March 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
FAST Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
30th March 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
Fastenal Co is not trading above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bearish.
FAST Moving Averages Analysis
Fastenal Co has been above 200 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 200 day sma was on Mar 30, 2026
FAST (Fastenal Co) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated Mar 30, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 44.91 |
| 20 | 45.58 |
| 30 | 45.63 |
| 50 | 45.46 |
| 100 | 43.3 |
| 200 | 44.55 |
FAST Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 36.1011 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 41.2385 |
| Market Cap ($) | 51.6 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 1.09 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | 0.1535 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | 0.875 |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 1.2337 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 1.3607 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 44.9917 |
| Most Recent Quarter |