FAST - Fastenal Company

Top 50 High-Quality Dividend Growth Stocks For October 2026

I track an investable universe of 50 high-quality dividend growth stocks to identify attractive entry points based on valuation and future return potential. Applied Materials, D.R. Horton, and Home Depot saw notable ranking improvements due to upgraded EPS growth estimates and/or favorable valuation shifts. 44 out of 50 stocks currently offer a forward return estimate of at least 10%, with 32 appearing potentially undervalued based on free cash flow mean reversion.

Oct 11, 2026 08:46 AM • seekingalpha.com

Earnings Calendar Full Of Banks, But Watch These Three Reports

Several major banks will report third-quarter earnings. The most interesting reports, however, may be from a couple of industrial companies and an insurer.

Oct 09, 2026 05:00 AM • investors.com

Fastenal Q3 Preview: Expecting Operational Results To Justify Rich Valuation

Fastenal will release its Q3 on October 14. Ahead of the print, shares have performed strongly, with YTD gains of nearly 30% and a rise of 6% over the past year. At 40x forward earnings, shares appear to be trading at a rich premium, in my view.

Oct 07, 2026 06:18 AM • seekingalpha.com

4 Unglamorous Businesses That Keep Compounding While Nobody Watches

Garbage trucks, uniform vans, elevator inspectors, and factory supply bins rarely attract investor attention, which is exactly why their long-term compounding records tend to surprise people who finally look closely.

Oct 07, 2026 04:15 AM • 247wallst.com

Fastenal Likely To Report Higher Q3 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) will release earnings for its third quarter before the opening bell on Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Oct 01, 2026 11:37 AM • benzinga.com

If You'd Invested $10,000 in Fastenal at Its IPO, Here's What You'd Have Today

Fastenal's simple business model has created enormous shareholder wealth. Dividends added even more to Fastenal's long-term returns.

Sep 29, 2026 02:30 AM • fool.com

Fastenal Company Announces Conference Call to Review 2026 Third Quarter Earnings

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 third quarter results, as well as current operations. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. central time.To access the call, please visit the following Web address:https://investor.fastenal.com/events.cfmOur conference call presentation (which includes information, s.

Sep 28, 2026 12:05 PM • businesswire.com

Fastenal vs. Applied Industrial Technologies: Which Dividend Grower Is the Better Buy?

Both industrial distributors have rewarded shareholders for years, but one carries a payout ratio that leaves little cushion while the other sits below analyst targets with a cleaner growth story waiting to play out.

Sep 28, 2026 05:11 AM • 247wallst.com

5 Industrial Distributors With a Competitive Advantage Hiding in Plain Sight

Some distributors are so deeply wired into their customers' factories and procurement systems that a cheaper rival barely registers as a threat.

Sep 24, 2026 04:49 AM • 247wallst.com

Fastenal Company $FAST Shares Purchased by Envestnet Asset Management Inc.

Envestnet Asset Management Inc. raised its stake in Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) by 0.5% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 10,347,343 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 50,335 shares during the period. Envestnet Asset

Sep 24, 2026 12:21 AM • defenseworld.net

Are Industrial Products Stocks Lagging Fastenal (FAST) This Year?

Here is how Fastenal (FAST) and Kubota Corp. (KUBTY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Sep 21, 2026 06:41 AM • zacks.com

237,756 Shares in Fastenal Company $FAST Purchased by Nykredit A S

Nykredit A S purchased a new stake in Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 237,756 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $11,419,000. Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of FAST. BlackRock Inc. acquired

Sep 21, 2026 12:03 AM • defenseworld.net

Engineers Gate Manager LP Increases Position in Fastenal Company $FAST

Engineers Gate Manager LP increased its stake in shares of Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) by 283.4% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 25,910 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 19,152 shares during the

Sep 17, 2026 11:18 PM • defenseworld.net

All You Need to Know About Fastenal (FAST) Rating Upgrade to Buy

Fastenal (FAST) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Sep 14, 2026 09:00 AM • zacks.com

These 5 Boring Stocks Are Quietly Crushing the Market and Making Investors Rich

Trash haulers, elevator servicers, and a fastener distributor sound like the least exciting investments imaginable, yet a handful of these overlooked operators have quietly outpaced the market for a decade while most investors chased flashier names.

Sep 12, 2026 04:13 AM • 247wallst.com

Baird Financial Group Inc. Purchases 183,238 Shares of Fastenal Company $FAST

Baird Financial Group Inc. increased its position in Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) by 1.2% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 15,561,007 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 183,238 shares during the quarter. Fastenal accounts for approximately

Sep 09, 2026 12:21 AM • defenseworld.net

5 Industrial Services Stocks to Consider Despite Industry Challenges

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

Sep 04, 2026 06:01 AM • zacks.com

Is Fastenal (FAST) Stock Outpacing Its Industrial Products Peers This Year?

Here is how Fastenal (FAST) and Kubota Corp. (KUBTY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Sep 03, 2026 06:41 AM • zacks.com

Fastenal Company $FAST Stock Holdings Lifted by Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC

Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) by 15.9% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 270,842 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 37,198 shares during

Aug 28, 2026 11:57 PM • defenseworld.net

Can Fastenal's 17% Construction Growth Hold on Infrastructure Demand?

Fastenal Company FAST is gaining from stronger activity across construction markets, with infrastructure and data center projects emerging as important sources of demand. The company's construction sales grew approximately 17% in the second quarter of 2026, marking the second consecutive quarter of growth at this pace.

Aug 27, 2026 08:15 AM • zacks.com

Fastenal price target raised to $54 from $51 at Baird

$54.00 (was $51.23)

David Manthey · Robert W. Baird

Aug 07, 2026 08:39 AM • TheFly

Fastenal price target raised to $52 from $48 at Morgan Stanley

$52.00 (was $45.36)

Christopher Snyder · Morgan Stanley

Jul 16, 2026 07:53 AM • TheFly

Fastenal initiated with a Buy at Rothschild & Co Redburn

$55.00 (was $46.49)

William Blunt · Redburn Partners

Jul 13, 2026 04:43 AM • TheFly

Fastenal price target raised to $47 from $46 at Wolfe Research

$47.00 (was $46.13)

Wolfe Research

Jul 09, 2026 11:37 AM • TheFly

Fastenal price target raised to $48 from $45 at Morgan Stanley

$48.00 (was $47.11)

Morgan Stanley

Jul 08, 2026 07:41 AM • TheFly

Fastenal price target raised to $47 from $46 at Barclays

$47.00 (was $48.60)

Barclays

Jul 06, 2026 06:32 AM • TheFly

Fastenal initiated with a Neutral at DA Davidson

$46.00 (was $46.10)

D.A. Davidson

Jun 15, 2026 04:32 PM • TheFly

Fastenal price target raised to $46 from $45 at Barclays

$46.00 (was $44.73)

Guy Hardwick · Barclays

Jun 03, 2026 05:38 AM • TheFly

Fastenal price target raised to $42 from $38 at Bernstein

$42.00 (was $45.80)

Bernstein

Apr 14, 2026 07:41 AM • TheFly

Fastenal price target lowered to $50 from $52 at Baird

$50.00 (was $45.80)

David Manthey · Robert W. Baird

Apr 14, 2026 07:32 AM • TheFly

BofA Securities Reiterates Buy Rating on Fastenal (FAST)

$48.00 (was $47.16)

Raymond James

Mar 05, 2026 11:19 AM • StreetInsider

Morgan Stanley Reiterates Equalweight Rating on Fastenal (FAST)

$45.00 (was $47.75)

Chris Snyder · Morgan Stanley

Mar 05, 2026 08:23 AM • StreetInsider

Fastenal price target raised to $51 from $49 at Baird

$51.00 (was $47.87)

David Manthey · Robert W. Baird

Feb 06, 2026 09:55 AM • TheFly

UBS Reiterates Neutral Rating on Fastenal (FAST) Following Q4 Results

$46.00 (was $44.11)

Amit Mehrotra · UBS

Jan 21, 2026 09:43 AM • StreetInsider

Fastenal price target lowered to $43 from $44 at Barclays

$43.00 (was $42.62)

Barclays

Jan 21, 2026 05:46 AM • TheFly

Fastenal upgraded to Buy from Hold at Jefferies

$52.00 (was $42.00)

Stephen Volkmann · Jefferies

Dec 14, 2025 08:09 PM • TheFly

Fastenal price target lowered to $45 from $49 at Barclays

$45.00 (was $42.33)

Barclays

Oct 14, 2025 06:00 AM • TheFly

Fastenal initiated with an Equal Weight at Barclays

$49.00 (was $47.45)

Barclays

Oct 07, 2025 05:22 PM • TheFly

Fastenal Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

$40.00 (was $43.13)

Chris Snyder · Morgan Stanley

Jul 03, 2025 10:49 AM • Benzinga

Fastenal Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

$86.00 (was $43.13)

David Manthey · Robert W. Baird

Jul 03, 2025 10:49 AM • Benzinga