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IndustrialsIndustrial - DistributionScore data as of Sep 4, 2026

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Fastenal Company
Industrials· Industrial - Distribution
AIQ Score
NeutralAIQ Edge 9/10
Relative Leader / Watch
Strong Relative Position
Score data as of Sep 4, 2026
Last price
$49.60
+$0.37 (+0.75%)
Latest market quote
Momentum52
Value30
Quality83
Risk Resilience75
Sentiment—
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 14, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 58/100

Momentum 52/100 and sentiment — before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
3 articles

Updated Sep 6, 2026 · Sentiment 46.39%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 52/100AIQ Edge 9/10 Strong Relative Position
Beat rate
63%
5 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
-12.5%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+0.4%
Jul 14, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Jul 14, 2026—$0.33$0.33+0.4%$2.34B$2.39B
Apr 13, 2026—$0.30$0.30+0.4%$2.2B$2.2B
Jan 20, 2026—$0.26$0.26+0.3%$2.04B$2.03B
Oct 13, 2025—$0.30$0.29-2.4%$2.13B$2.13B
Jul 14, 2025—$0.28$0.29+2.7%$2.07B$2.08B
Apr 11, 2025—$0.26$0.26+0.0%$1.95B$1.96B
Jan 17, 2025—$0.48$0.23-52.1%$1.84B$1.82B
Oct 11, 2024—$0.51$0.26-49.3%$1.9B$1.91B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Hold
6
Buy
7
Hold
5
Sell
12-month analyst target
$48.70
-1.81% versus current price
Based on 7 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$42.00
-15.32% vs latest price
Average target
$48.70
-1.81% vs latest price
High target
$55.00
+10.89% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 14, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$0.34

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$2.43B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score—

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score52

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score58/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Hold
Analysts
7
Average target
$48.70
Target upside
-1.81%
Target range
$42.00 - $55.00
90-day revisions
8

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
3
Neutral
0
Negative
0
finance.yahoo.com · Jul 23, 2026

Fastenal Company (FAST) Gains from Reshoring Trends and AI Infrastructure Buildout

Brasada Capital Management, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter is available to download here. The market landscape in the past quarter has been significantly influenced by the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), overshadowing other concerns like geopolitical conflicts. Currently, the AI boom is so substantial […]

insidermonkey.com · Jul 23, 2026

Fastenal Company (FAST) Gains from Reshoring Trends and AI Infrastructure Buildout

Brasada Capital Management, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter is available to download here.

finance.yahoo.com · Jul 20, 2026

3 Dividend Stocks That Pass Buffett’s Test: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Costco, Fastenal, and Visa all pass Warren Buffett's classic quality screen, but passing the quality test and clearing the valuation bar are two very different things. One of these compounders is a trap at current prices, one deserves patience, and one looks like the setup Buffett himself would recognize.

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What are the next catalysts for FAST stock?

FAST's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move FAST stock?

Upcoming events that could move FAST include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could FAST's next earnings report affect the stock?

FAST's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive FAST stock higher?

FAST could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt FAST stock?

FAST could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.