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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 Time Period Flossbach Von Storch SE Sells 303,305 Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Flossbach Von Storch SE cut its position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 56.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 234,507 shares of the company's stock after selling 303,305February 21 at 7:09 AM | marketbeat.comHandelsbanken Fonder AB Grows Stock Holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Handelsbanken Fonder AB lifted its stake in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 24.1% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 385,919 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 74,956 shares dFebruary 21 at 4:54 AM | marketbeat.comNew York State Common Retirement Fund Sells 26,000 Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)New York State Common Retirement Fund reduced its stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 4.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 592,071 shares of the company'sFebruary 21 at 4:19 AM | marketbeat.comFastenal : Growth Trends, Challenges & Key Investment InsightsFasteners, bolts, screws and studs may seem like a boring business, but its big business for Fastenal which may see sales surge in the "Golden Age" of manufactFebruary 20 at 7:50 AM | marketbeat.comJacobson & Schmitt Advisors LLC Sells 4,525 Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Jacobson & Schmitt Advisors LLC reduced its stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 2.7% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 163,840 shares of the company's stock after selling 4,525 shares during the period. FastenFebruary 20 at 5:43 AM | marketbeat.comKentucky Retirement Systems Insurance Trust Fund Cuts Stock Holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Kentucky Retirement Systems Insurance Trust Fund lessened its holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 43.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 9,668 shares of the company's stock after selling 7,287 shares during the period. Kentucky RetFebruary 20 at 4:28 AM | marketbeat.comBlue Trust Inc. Sells 5,038 Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Blue Trust Inc. trimmed its stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 61.5% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,155 shares of the company's stock after selling 5,038 shares durFebruary 20 at 3:36 AM | marketbeat.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Sees Significant Increase in Short InterestFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Get Free Report) saw a significant growth in short interest during the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 13,160,000 shares, a growth of 7.5% from the January 15th total of 12,240,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,880,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 4.6 days. Approximately 2.3% of the company's stock are short sold.February 20 at 12:21 AM | marketbeat.comKornitzer Capital Management Inc. KS Sells 90,697 Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. KS cut its stake in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 71.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 36,581 shares of the company'February 19 at 5:07 AM | marketbeat.comFastenal holds job fair in RockfordFebruary 18 at 6:16 PM | yahoo.comKestra Investment Management LLC Increases Stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Kestra Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 31.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 16,715 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 3,993 shares during theFebruary 18 at 6:28 AM | marketbeat.comProvident Trust Co. Sells 31,503 Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Provident Trust Co. lessened its holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 1.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,736,832 shares of the company's stock after selling 31,503 shares during tFebruary 18 at 6:00 AM | marketbeat.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Stake Raised by CIBC Asset Management IncCIBC Asset Management Inc raised its holdings in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 2.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 199,109 shares of the company'sFebruary 18 at 5:24 AM | marketbeat.comPittenger & Anderson Inc. Boosts Position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Pittenger & Anderson Inc. raised its position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 1,173.7% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 6,050 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 5,575 shares during theFebruary 18 at 5:15 AM | marketbeat.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive ReturnsFebruary 17, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comPrincipal Financial Group Inc. Decreases Holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Principal Financial Group Inc. trimmed its position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 1.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,423,020 shares of the company's stock after sellingFebruary 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comBaillie Gifford & Co. Sells 123,791 Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Baillie Gifford & Co. reduced its holdings in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 4.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,578,451 shares of the company's stock after selling 123,791 sharFebruary 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Position Cut by Van ECK Associates CorpVan ECK Associates Corp trimmed its stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 2.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 128,047 shares of the company's stock after selling 3,446 shares during the quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp's hoFebruary 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comNew York State Teachers Retirement System Sells 17,934 Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)New York State Teachers Retirement System lessened its position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 3.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 506,525 shares of the company's stock after selling 17,934 shFebruary 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Shares Sold by Rhumbline AdvisersRhumbline Advisers decreased its holdings in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 1.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,225,142 shares of the company's stock after selling 20,992 shares durinFebruary 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Shares Sold by Chevy Chase Trust Holdings LLCChevy Chase Trust Holdings LLC trimmed its holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 2.1% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 303,495 shares of the company's stock after selling 6,424 shaFebruary 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comEmpowered Funds LLC Has $2 Million Stock Holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Empowered Funds LLC cut its holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 33.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 27,833 shares of the company's stock after selling 14,043 shares dFebruary 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comKierlin’s Legacy: A Billion-Dollar Giant Built With Humility & $31,000February 14, 2025 | forbes.comFastenal founder, Winona philanthropist Bob Kierlin dies at age 85February 13, 2025 | msn.comFastenal Company (FAST): Among the Best Industrial Distribution Stocks to Buy According to Hedge FundsFebruary 13, 2025 | insidermonkey.comFastenal founder, Winona philanthropist Bob Kierlin diesFebruary 13, 2025 | msn.comValues First Advisors Inc. Buys Shares of 6,689 Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Values First Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 6,689 shares of the company's stock, valued aFebruary 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Shares Sold by Legato Capital Management LLCLegato Capital Management LLC trimmed its stake in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 37.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 20,021 shares of the company's stock after selling 11,796 shareFebruary 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comSovran Advisors LLC Buys New Position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Sovran Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 6,572 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $48February 13, 2025 | marketbeat.com7,635 Shares in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Bought by Entropy Technologies LPEntropy Technologies LP bought a new position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm bought 7,635 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $549,000. Other institutional investors also recently bFebruary 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comSchwartz Investment Counsel Inc. Reduces Holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc. reduced its position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 4.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 557,000 shares of the company's stock after selling 25,000 shares during the period. Fastenal accounts for aboutFebruary 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Receives $76.91 Consensus Target Price from BrokeragesFebruary 12, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comCardinal Strategic Wealth Guidance Invests $295,000 in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Cardinal Strategic Wealth Guidance acquired a new position in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 4,097 shares of the company's stock, valuedFebruary 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comFerguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. Cuts Stock Position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. reduced its position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 70.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 7,355 shares of the company's stock after sellingFebruary 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comSumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd Has $4.72 Million Stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd boosted its position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 11.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 65,607 shares of the company's stocFebruary 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comSumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. Has $102.30 Million Holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. grew its position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 0.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,422,616 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 5,February 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comState of Alaska Department of Revenue Has $4.70 Million Holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)State of Alaska Department of Revenue cut its holdings in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 40.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 65,313 shares of the company's stock after selling 44,632 shares dFebruary 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Receives Consensus Rating of "Reduce" from AnalystsFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Get Free Report) has been given a consensus recommendation of "Reduce" by the eleven research firms that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have given a hold rating and one has given a buy ratingFebruary 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comVest Financial LLC Has $53.97 Million Holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Vest Financial LLC lifted its stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 4.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 750,575 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 30,February 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comHarvey Investment Co. LLC Has $38.94 Million Stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Harvey Investment Co. LLC trimmed its stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 1.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 541,529 shares of the company's stock after selling 6,150 shares duringFebruary 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comFY2025 EPS Estimates for Fastenal Decreased by William BlairFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) - Investment analysts at William Blair dropped their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for Fastenal in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, February 6th. William Blair analyst R. Merkel now forecasts that the company will post earniFebruary 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comFastenal Q4 Earnings TranscriptFebruary 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Stock Holdings Trimmed by abrdn plcabrdn plc lessened its position in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 16.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 228,375 shares of the company's stock after selling 46,194 shareFebruary 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comFastenal Grapples with Climate Change Risks and Regulatory ChallengesFebruary 7, 2025 | tipranks.comFastenal Reports Marginal Rise In January Sales: Retail’s Not ImpressedFebruary 6, 2025 | msn.comFastenal reports January net sales up 1.9% to $652.24MFebruary 6, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comTyche Wealth Partners LLC Invests $654,000 in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Tyche Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 9,093 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $654,000. Several other large investors have alsFebruary 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Shares Sold by Yousif Capital Management LLCYousif Capital Management LLC lessened its holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 3.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 165,536 shares of the company's stock after selling 5,072 shares duringFebruary 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comConfluence Wealth Services Inc. Increases Stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Confluence Wealth Services Inc. raised its holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 363.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,443 shares of the company's stock after purchasingFebruary 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comMirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. Acquires 89,110 Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 18.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 579,925 shares of theFebruary 5, 2025 | marketbeat.com Get Fastenal News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for FAST and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FAST Media Mentions By Week FAST Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). Our company news sentiment scores track the average news sentiment of articles about each company over the most recent 7 days in order to identify companies that are receiving positive press. FAST News Sentiment▼1.490.70▲Average Retail/Wholesale News Sentiment FAST News Coverage Learn about the media coverage comparison. 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