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FASTENAL CO (FAST) Stock Analyst Ratings

USA - NASDAQ:FAST - US3119001044 - Common Stock

40.86 USD
+0.01 (+0.02%)
Last: 11/10/2025, 12:23:08 PM
Buy % Consensus

70

ChartMill assigns a Buy % Consensus number of 70% to FAST. The Buy consensus is the weighted average rating of the current analysts ratings.

Analysts have set a mean price target forecast of 44.66. This target is 9.3% above the current price.
FAST was analyzed by 24 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 70. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about FAST.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
FAST was analyzed by 24 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
FAST Historical Analyst RatingsFAST Historical Analyst Buy, Sell and Hold Ratings and number of analysts.Historical Monthly Analyst Rating -107 -97 -87 -77 -67 -57 -47 -37 -27 -17 -7 5 10 15 20

Price Target & Forecast

Price Low Median Mean High 40.8630.5345.9044.6651.45 - -25.28% 12.33% 9.30% 25.92%
FAST Current Analyst RatingFAST Current Analyst Buy, Sell and Hold Ratings.Current Analyst Rating Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Strong Sell 2 4 6 8 10
Up and Down Grades
Date Firm Action Rating
2025-10-14 Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight
2025-10-08 Barclays Initiate Equal-Weight
2025-09-04 JP Morgan Maintains Neutral -> Neutral
2025-08-07 Baird Upgrade Neutral -> Outperform
2025-07-15 Stephens & Co. Maintains Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight
2025-07-15 JP Morgan Maintains Neutral -> Neutral
2025-07-15 Baird Maintains Neutral -> Neutral
2025-07-08 Loop Capital Maintains Hold -> Hold
2025-05-27 JP Morgan Maintains Neutral -> Neutral
2025-05-23 Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight
2025-05-22 Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight
2025-04-15 Stephens & Co. Maintains Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight
2025-04-14 Baird Maintains Neutral -> Neutral
2025-03-10 William Blair Upgrade Market Perform -> Outperform
2025-01-21 Stifel Maintains Hold -> Hold
2024-12-11 Stifel Downgrade Buy -> Hold
2024-12-06 Jefferies Maintains Hold -> Hold
2024-10-14 Stephens & Co. Maintains Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight
2024-10-14 Stifel Reiterate Buy -> Buy
2024-10-14 JP Morgan Maintains Neutral -> Neutral
2024-10-14 Baird Maintains Neutral -> Neutral
2024-10-14 Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight
2024-10-07 B of A Securities Initiate Buy
2024-09-06 Morgan Stanley Initiate Equal-Weight
2024-07-15 Stephens & Co. Reiterate Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight
2024-07-15 Stifel Reiterate Buy -> Buy
2024-07-11 Jefferies Maintains Hold -> Hold
2024-05-07 Baird Maintains Neutral -> Neutral
2024-04-15 Loop Capital Maintains Hold -> Hold
2024-04-15 HSBC Maintains Hold -> Hold

FASTENAL CO / FAST FAQ

What is the average price target for FASTENAL CO (FAST) stock?

24 analysts have analysed FAST and the average price target is 44.66 USD. This implies a price increase of 9.3% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 40.86.


Can you provide the consensus rating for FASTENAL CO stock?

The consensus rating for FASTENAL CO (FAST) is 70 / 100 . This indicates that analysts generally have a neutral outlook on the stock.