Jefferies upgraded Fastenal Co (FAST) to Buy from Hold on December 14, 2025. The stock is currently priced at $42.58.
This upgrade reflects a more optimistic outlook on Fastenal's prospects, which may indicate improved fundamentals or better-than-expected business performance. As a distributor of fasteners and tools, Fastenal serves a diverse range of clients, including contractors and governmental entities, with a focus on providing value through digital solutions and local inventory management.
Fastenal has a market capitalization of $47.8 billion and a P/E ratio of 38.94. The company reported an EPS of $1.07 (TTM) and offers a dividend yield of 215.0%. Upcoming earnings are anticipated on April 13, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $0.30 and revenue of $2.2 billion.
Analyst consensus indicates a Hold rating, with 4 Strong Buy, 0 Buy, 11 Hold, 4 Sell, and 4 Strong Sell ratings among 23 analysts as of December 1, 2025. Recent moves include a downgrade from Wolfe Research and an initiation of coverage by Bernstein, highlighting the dynamic nature of analyst sentiment surrounding the company.