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FAST stock forecast
FASTENAL CO · Industrials · Industrial Distribution
The model's rating
Underperform
FAST is rated Underperform as of September 29, 2026: its medium-term return forecast is below the middle of the stocks the model scores, but above the bottom fifth.
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FAST is not among the 20 largest holdings published for 2026 Q4. See the portfolio
FAST against the S&P 500
| Period | FAST | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.4% | -0.3% |
| 3 months | +4.3% | +2.5% |
| Year to date | +25.4% | +12.7% |
| 1 year | +3.2% | +15.7% |
Total return, dividends included.
Key numbers
| Price | $49.53 |
| Market cap | 56.84 Billion |
| P/E (trailing 12 months) | 42.0 |
| P/S (trailing 12 months) | 6.5 |
| P/B (latest quarter) | 13.2 |
| Gross margin | 44.7% |
| Net profit margin | 15.5% |
| Return on equity | 34.0% |
| Beta | 0.5 |
As of July 16, 2026.
FAST and its closest peers
| Stock | Company | Market cap | Model rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AME | AMETEK INC | 56.79 Billion | Greatly Underperform | FAST vs AME |
| PCAR | PACCAR INC | 57.8 Billion | Greatly Outperform | PCAR vs FAST |
| FIX | COMFORT SYSTEMS USA INC | 58.21 Billion | Greatly Underperform | FIX vs FAST |
| GWW | WW GRAINGER INC | 58.68 Billion | Greatly Underperform | |
| DAL | DELTA AIR LINES INC | 54.89 Billion | Greatly Outperform | FAST vs DAL |
| TDG | TRANSDIGM GROUP INC | 59.84 Billion | Greatly Underperform |
Questions
What does the Upfront Investment model say about FAST?
The model rates FASTENAL CO (FAST) "Underperform" as of September 29, 2026, which means its medium-term return forecast is below the middle of the stocks the model scores, but above the bottom fifth. The rating is a statistical forecast, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
How is the FAST rating produced?
A machine-learning model forecasts each stock's return over the coming months and ranks the forecasts against each other. The label says where this stock's forecast falls in that ranking. It is refreshed whenever the model's data updates, normally every trading day.
Is FAST in the Upfront Investment model portfolio?
FAST is not among the 20 largest holdings published for 2026 Q4.
The rating is the output of a statistical model and can be wrong. It is not investment advice and takes no account of your circumstances. Past performance does not guarantee future results.