Fastenal (FAST) News Today $74.82 +0.79 (+1.07%) (As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. 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One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eight have given a hold recommendation and oneDecember 21 at 2:47 AM | marketbeat.comFastenal Company (FAST)December 18 at 9:08 PM | finance.yahoo.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Short Interest UpdateFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant decline in short interest in the month of November. As of November 30th, there was short interest totalling 12,030,000 shares, a decline of 5.9% from the November 15th total of 12,780,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,630,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 4.6 days. Currently, 2.1% of the shares of the company are sold short.December 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comSynovus Financial Corp Purchases 13,307 Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Synovus Financial Corp boosted its position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 83.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 29,319 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 13,307December 16, 2024 | marketbeat.comFranklin Resources Inc. Raises Holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its position in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 3.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 4,572,999 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 165,423December 14, 2024 | marketbeat.comWilmington Savings Fund Society FSB Acquires New Position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB bought a new position in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 28,532 shares of the company's stock, valued aDecember 14, 2024 | marketbeat.comToronto Dominion Bank Sells 83,028 Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Toronto Dominion Bank cut its stake in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 28.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 205,358 shares of the company's stock after seDecember 14, 2024 | marketbeat.comWellington Management Group LLP Sells 168,603 Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Wellington Management Group LLP cut its stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 31.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 367,788 shares of the company's stock after selling 168,603 shares duDecember 14, 2024 | marketbeat.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Cut to Hold at Stifel NicolausDecember 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comIs Fastenal Stock Outperforming the S&P 500?December 13, 2024 | msn.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Cut to "Moderate Sell" at Hsbc Global ResHsbc Global Res cut shares of Fastenal from a "hold" rating to a "moderate sell" rating in a report on Wednesday.December 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comM&T Bank Corp Has $7.73 Million Holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)M&T Bank Corp trimmed its stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 10.6% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 108,232 shares of the company's stock after selling 12,774 shares during the period. M&TDecember 12, 2024 | marketbeat.comFastenal Company (FAST) was downgraded to a Hold Rating at Stifel NicolausDecember 12, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFastenal downgraded to Reduce from Hold at HSBCDecember 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comStifel Downgrades Fastenal (FAST)December 11, 2024 | msn.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Downgraded by HSBC to "Reduce"HSBC lowered Fastenal from a "hold" rating to a "reduce" rating and set a $70.00 target price on the stock. in a research report on Wednesday.December 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comStifel Nicolaus Downgrades Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) to HoldStifel Nicolaus cut shares of Fastenal from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $86.00 target price on the stock. in a research report on Wednesday.December 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Shares Acquired by Geode Capital Management LLCGeode Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 5.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 16,683,751 shares of the companyDecember 11, 2024 | marketbeat.comFastenal downgraded to Hold from Buy at StifelDecember 11, 2024 | tipranks.com10,020 Shares in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Bought by Brophy Wealth Management LLCBrophy Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 10,020 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $716,000. ODecember 10, 2024 | marketbeat.comMarshfield Associates Has $143.63 Million Stock Holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Marshfield Associates raised its stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 0.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 2,011,096 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 10,123 shares during the quarter. FasDecember 10, 2024 | marketbeat.comNomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. Boosts Holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 7.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 802,404 shares of the company's stock after buying an additioDecember 10, 2024 | marketbeat.comNational Bank of Canada FI Buys 157,520 Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)National Bank of Canada FI raised its stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 64.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 401,312 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an aDecember 9, 2024 | marketbeat.comWilliam Blair Has Negative Estimate for Fastenal Q1 EarningsFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at William Blair reduced their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Fastenal in a report issued on Thursday, December 5th. William Blair analyst R. Merkel now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $0.December 9, 2024 | marketbeat.comiA Global Asset Management Inc. Cuts Position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)iA Global Asset Management Inc. lessened its position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 46.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 85,797 shares of the company's stock after selliDecember 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comWorldquant Millennium Advisors LLC Takes $4.28 Million Position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 59,863 shares of the company's stock, valDecember 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comFmr LLC Decreases Stock Holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Fmr LLC trimmed its position in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 25.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 671,732 shares of the company's stock after selling 224,210 shares duriDecember 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comState Street Corp Has $2 Billion Stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)State Street Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 5.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 27,989,485 shares of the company's stock after purchasing aDecember 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comRoyal London Asset Management Ltd. Increases Position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Royal London Asset Management Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 11.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 366,357 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 37,640 shares during the periDecember 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comFastenal Company: Strong Market Positioning and Growth Outlook Despite Macroeconomic ChallengesDecember 6, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Jefferies Financial Group Analyst SaysJefferies Financial Group boosted their target price on shares of Fastenal from $74.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Friday.December 6, 2024 | marketbeat.comQuantinno Capital Management LP Buys 36,268 Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Quantinno Capital Management LP lifted its holdings in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 46.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 113,711 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 36,2December 6, 2024 | marketbeat.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Shares Sold by Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P.Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P. lowered its stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 27.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 18,419 shares of the company's stock after selling 6,983 shares duDecember 6, 2024 | marketbeat.comCautious Hold Rating for Fastenal Amid Modest Sales Growth and Seasonal ChallengesDecember 6, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFastenal reports November net sales down 1.5% to $590.76MDecember 5, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comRench Wealth Management Inc. Grows Stake in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Rench Wealth Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 13.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 78,070 shares of the company's stock after purDecember 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comMaintenance and Repair Distributors Stocks Q3 Highlights: Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)December 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMotley Fool Asset Management LLC Has $16.33 Million Holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Motley Fool Asset Management LLC reduced its position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 13.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 229,657 shares of the company's stock after selling 36,December 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comHolocene Advisors LP Acquires 54,228 Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Holocene Advisors LP grew its position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 70.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 131,187 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 54,228 shares during the period. Holocene Advisors LP'sDecember 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Shares Sold by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CorpBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp lowered its holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 12.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 95,540 shares of the company's stock after selling 14December 3, 2024 | marketbeat.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Shares Bought by Benjamin Edwards Inc.Benjamin Edwards Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 1,789.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 535,723 shares of the company's stock after acquiring aDecember 2, 2024 | marketbeat.com12,722 Shares in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Purchased by Kestra Investment Management LLCKestra Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 12,722 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $909,000. Other hedge funds and other instituDecember 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comCaisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec Increases Stock Position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec increased its stake in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 59.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 928,377 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an aDecember 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comZurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Increases Position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank raised its holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 3.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 199,270 shares of the company's stock after acquiring anDecember 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comUBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Purchases 226,126 Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC raised its position in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 5.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,718,200 sharesNovember 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comHealthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund Raises Holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund boosted its position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 107.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 108,858 shares of the company's stock aftNovember 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comFastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Stock Position Raised by Townsquare Capital LLCTownsquare Capital LLC lifted its position in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 24.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 46,574 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 9,064 shares duringNovember 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comBNP Paribas Financial Markets Sells 100,918 Shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)BNP Paribas Financial Markets reduced its position in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 7.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,178,073 shares of the company's stock after selling 100,918 shares durinNovember 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comLoomis Sayles & Co. L P Has $7.62 Million Stock Holdings in Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)Loomis Sayles & Co. L P increased its position in shares of Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST - Free Report) by 63.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 106,667 shares of the company'sNovember 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comTrump’s tariff pledges have companies questioning inventory, supply chainsNovember 26, 2024 | msn.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 Media Humiliated: Demo of Elon’s Tech Proves They’re Wrong (Ad)Elon Musk believes his new AI product will be worth an incredible $9 trillion. But the mainstream media is not buying it. Click here to watch this demo and decide for yourself. FAST Media Mentions By Week FAST Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. 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