In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. Eight dividend growth stocks announced increases, with PNC delivering the largest raise of 17.6%. MRSH stands out for high quality and a safe 37% payout ratio, while the stock trades 11% below fair value. FAST extended its 28-year dividend growth streak with an 8.3% increase but trades at a 13% premium to fair value.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-15 21:23:57

On July 15, 2026, we present a discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis for Fastenal Co (FAST). The company has experienced a price performance of -2.9% over the pas

gurufocus.com - 2026-07-15 07:33:00

Fastenal Company (FAST) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-14 14:49:05

Fastenal's NASDAQ: FAST stock price declined following its Q2 earnings release, creating another solid entry point for investors. The worst that can be said about the report is that earnings were only in alignment with the consensus forecast, providing no immediate impetus for bullish behavior.

marketbeat.com - 2026-07-14 14:15:18

Fastenal NASDAQ: FAST reported a strong second quarter of 2026, with executives pointing to double-digit daily sales growth, share gains, operating leverage and strong cash generation during what marked Dan Florness' final earnings call as chief executive officer.

marketbeat.com - 2026-07-14 12:04:17

FAST beats Q2 sales estimates as contract customer growth and digital sales gained momentum, but margin pressures and weaker cash flow weighed on the stock.

zacks.com - 2026-07-14 11:11:04

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zacks.com - 2026-07-14 10:51:08

Fastenal (FAST) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.29 per share a year ago.

zacks.com - 2026-07-14 08:56:07

Industrial distributor Fastenal reported second-quarter earnings per share of 33 cents, in line with Wall Street estimates.

barrons.com - 2026-07-14 08:34:00

WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us'), a global leader in supply chain services, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Results reflected strong daily sales growth, operating expense leverage, and continued growth with larger customers supported by our onsite, digital, and supply chain solutions. Except for share and per share information, or as otherwise noted, amounts are stated in millions. Percentage and.

businesswire.com - 2026-07-14 06:50:00

Fastenal Co (NASDAQ:FAST) stock is up 0.7% at $46.80 this morning, following fresh coverage initiation from Rothschild & Co Redburn with a "buy" rating and $55 price target.

schaeffersresearch.com - 2026-07-13 09:29:07

Stocks are kicking off the week with steep losses, as investors eye Middle East tension and semiconductor weakness

schaeffersresearch.com - 2026-07-13 08:59:00

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benzinga.com - 2026-07-13 07:41:02

WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us') reported its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.26 per share to be paid in cash on August 25, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 28, 2026. Except for share and per share information, dollar amounts are stated in millions. We began paying annual dividends in 1991, semi-annual dividends in 2003, and then expanded to quarterly dividends in 2011. In addition to th.

businesswire.com - 2026-07-10 16:05:00

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zacks.com - 2026-07-10 10:47:10

FAST heads into Q2 earnings with higher EPS expectations as strong manufacturing demand, contract wins and digital initiatives support sales growth.

zacks.com - 2026-07-10 10:35:22

WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) is proud to announce the publication of its 2026 Impact Report. The report, which covers the year ended December 31, 2025, highlights Fastenal's initiatives and impacts in pursuit of three objectives: empowering people, preserving our world, and serving as a trusted partner. The report reflects the creativity and hard work of Fastenal's team members as they continually push for improvements in areas like sustainability, governance,.

businesswire.com - 2026-07-08 16:35:00

I track a curated universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify opportune entry points based on valuation and future return potential. Year-to-date through June, the investable universe returned 8.69%, trailing SPY (10.10%) and SCHD (17.50%), but several individual stocks outperformed significantly. Currently, 39 out of 50 stocks offer a forward return estimate of at least 10%, with 22 appearing potentially undervalued by my free cash flow model.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-08 07:42:40

Fastenal (FAST) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

zacks.com - 2026-07-07 11:01:06

Fastenal Company (NYSE:FAST) will release its second quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Monday, July 13.

benzinga.com - 2026-06-30 06:30:59

WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us') announced the date and time for its conference call to review 2026 second quarter results, as well as current operations. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. central time. To access the call, please visit the following Web address: https://investor.fastenal.com/events.cfm Our conference call presentation (which includes information, s.

businesswire.com - 2026-06-26 16:05:00

Investors interested in stocks from the Industrial Services sector have probably already heard of EquipmentShare.com Inc. (EQPT) and Fastenal (FAST). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

zacks.com - 2026-06-26 12:40:14

On June 17, 2026, we present a DCF analysis for Fastenal Co (FAST), a company that has shown a price performance of +16.0% year-to-date and +11.3% over the past

gurufocus.com - 2026-06-17 07:26:00

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globenewswire.com - 2026-06-16 10:00:00

WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) has been named as an official partner of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games ('USA Games'), to be held June 20–26 in Minnesota's Twin Cities area. With the support of partners like Fastenal, the USA Games will bring together thousands of athletes, coaches, fans, and volunteers from across the country in a national celebration of the human spirit. Through the partnership, Fastenal has donated over $100,000 worth of products to help.

businesswire.com - 2026-06-15 16:05:00

Despite a weak near-term outlook for the Zacks Industrial Services industry, GWW, MSM, KIGRY, FAST and EQPT are navigating the challenges effectively.

zacks.com - 2026-06-15 13:41:05

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zacks.com - 2026-06-11 10:47:15

WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST), a leader in global and local supply chain solutions, has partnered with FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) to improve accessibility in all future FIRST® Robotics Competition events. The project is part of Fastenal's ongoing commitment to STEM initiatives and workforce development. During a FIRST® Robotics Competition event, team members work to maneuver their team-built robots around obstacles to ac.

businesswire.com - 2026-06-09 16:05:00

I track a curated universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify attractive entry points based on valuation and forward return potential. Year-to-date, the universe lags SPY and SCHD, but select names like LRCX (+343%) and KLAC (+208%) have dramatically outperformed since inception. Currently, 40 stocks offer forward return estimates of at least 10%, with 24 appearing potentially undervalued by my free cash flow model.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-08 04:51:11

Investors interested in Industrial Services stocks are likely familiar with EquipmentShare.com Inc. (EQPT) and Fastenal (FAST). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

zacks.com - 2026-06-05 12:40:32

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seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-30 08:30:00

Fastenal (FAST) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

zacks.com - 2026-05-13 12:31:16

On May 13, 2026, we present a discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis for Fastenal Co (FAST), a company that has shown a price performance of +10.6% over the past y

gurufocus.com - 2026-05-13 08:11:00

Investors with an interest in Industrial Services stocks have likely encountered both LegalZoom (LZ) and Fastenal (FAST). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

zacks.com - 2026-05-07 12:40:24

Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST | FAST Price Prediction) is a stock built to be owned for decades, because it sells the boring, essential consumables that keep American industry running, and it has quietly compounded capital through every cycle without ever asking for attention.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-06 21:53:45

On a recent episode of The Compound and Friends hosted by Josh Brown, former Janus analyst Matt Ancrum told a story about how he'd made the correct call that Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST | FAST Price Prediction) stock would sell off, but by selling the position, the firm missed out on the stock's eventual 19x move.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-06 14:15:56

The S&P 500 is up nearly 13% in the middle of an enormous crisis, but you should never get too complacent with the current environment.

247wallst.com - 2026-04-30 10:38:37

Comerica Bank lessened its position in shares of Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) by 4.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 283,293 shares of the company's stock after selling 14,674 shares during the period. Comerica Bank's

defenseworld.net - 2026-04-29 15:23:38

Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) by 41.2% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 57,913 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 16,905 shares

defenseworld.net - 2026-04-29 14:10:51

On April 29, 2026, we conducted a discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis for Fastenal Co (FAST), a company that has shown a price performance of +12.6% year-to-dat

gurufocus.com - 2026-04-29 07:26:00

Arizona State Retirement System reduced its stake in Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) by 6.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 314,967 shares of the company's stock after selling 23,360 shares during the period. Arizona State

defenseworld.net - 2026-04-26 03:08:53

Caprock Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) by 59.5% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 65,155 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 24,312 shares during the period. Caprock

defenseworld.net - 2026-04-25 04:02:57

Fastenal Company (FAST) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript

seekingalpha.com - 2026-04-23 19:11:32

Investors with an interest in Industrial Services stocks have likely encountered both SiteOne Landscape (SITE) and Fastenal (FAST). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

zacks.com - 2026-04-21 12:42:09

Fastenal Company remains a hold as strong demand and broad-based revenue growth are offset by persistent pricing and margin pressures. Q1 2026 saw 12.4% y/y revenue growth and double-digit EPS gains, but gross margin declined 47 bps due to unfavorable price/cost dynamics and transportation headwinds. Section 232 tariff changes increase cost pressure risk, likely prolonging margin challenges and complicating price realization efforts.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-04-20 06:45:00

Evaluate Fastenal's (FAST) reliance on international revenue to better understand the company's financial stability, growth prospects and potential stock price performance.

zacks.com - 2026-04-17 10:16:43