Headquartered in Winona, MN Fiscal year ends December NASDAQ: FAST fastenal.com
Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) is a global supply chain services company that distributes industrial and construction supplies. The company offers a broad product portfolio organized into four primary categories: fasteners, safety supplies, cutting tools, and other product lines (including tools and janitorial supplies). Fastenal classifies its offerings into direct materials (original equipment manufacturing/production) and indirect materials (maintenance, repair, and operations/facilities maintenance). The company serves diverse end markets including heavy manufacturing, other manufacturing, non-residential construction, government/education, transportation, warehousing, and data centers. Fastenal differentiates itself through a technology-driven service model featuring proprietary digital solutions — FMI Technology (FASTStock, FASTBin, and FASTVend vending and inventory management devices), eBusiness (eProcurement and eCommerce), and an integrated Digital Footprint platform. The company operates through customer Sites — distinct locations where it maintains tailored inventory supported by regional distribution networks — and prioritizes relationships with larger contract customers including national multi-site, local/regional, and government accounts with significant managed spend. Fastenal's strategy emphasizes share gains through onsite presence, digital technology deployment, and supply chain solutions that embed its services into customer operations. Updated
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Rich Duprey Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) is a global supply chain services company that distributes industrial and construction supplies.
24/7 Wall St.'s 12-month price target for FAST is $53.85, rated Buy. The Wall Street consensus target is $48.84. FAST price prediction →
