FASTENAL CO (FAST) Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:FAST • US3119001044
Current stock price
45.46 USD
+0.21 (+0.46%)
At close:
45.46 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours:
FAST Technical Rating and Analysis
Taking everything into account, FAST scores 7 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent overall performance, although we see some doubts in the very recent evolution. In the medium time frame things are still looking good.
- In the last month FAST has a been trading in the 44.51 - 48.41 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
- The short term is neutral, but the long term trend is still positive. Not much to worry about for now.
- FAST is part of the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. There are 46 other stocks in this industry. FAST outperforms 100% of them.
- FAST is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so FAST is performing more or less in line with the market.
- FAST has an average volume of 8819840 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that FAST is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 95% of all stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 10 months ago.
FAST Weekly and Daily overview Charts
FAST Setup Rating and Analysis
FAST has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.
- A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
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FAST Support and Resistance Analysis
38.75
49.53
3 important support areas can be observed.
- Support @41.91 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- Support @39.90 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 39.14 to 39.15. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
We can see 3 important resistance areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 45.50 to 46.31. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 47.18 to 47.79. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @49.04 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
FAST Technical Indicator Signal Analysis
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for FAST is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for FAST is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 95.57 | POSITIVE | FAST has a high relative strength, it outperformed 95.57% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of FAST is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FAST is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of FAST is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 48.11 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for FAST is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.18 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests FAST has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 32.18 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for FAST is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.63 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for FAST suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 11.81 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for FAST suggests a weak or negative trend. |
FAST Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
FAST Example Setup
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46.32 | 44.84 | 1.48 (3.21%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @46.32. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @44.84. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 1.48 points, which is 3.21%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.80%. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of FAST. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
FAST Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
45.46
+0.21 (+0.46%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Performance
% Chg0.46%
1 Week-2.15%
2 Weeks-1.26%
1 Month-0.18%
3 Month8.21%
6 Month-4.19%
12 Month141.62%
2 Year135.73%
3 Year237.12%
5 Year261.66%
10 Year642.2%
15 Year460.98%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.19
ATR(20)%2.63%
ATR Inc-8.4%
Range Today0.95
ADR(20)1.12
ADR(20)%2.47%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS95.57
3 months CRS84.26
6 months CRS39.16
Mansfield1.04
10 Day High48.42
10 Day Low44.85
20 Day High48.42
20 Day Low44.51
52 Week High50.63
52 Week Low17.65
CS1 End41.91
CR1 Start45.5
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.21%
DER(5)-0.16%
Volume6.19M
Volume Incr-6.09%
Vol(5)7.25M
Vol(50)8.82M
FASTENAL CO / FAST TA FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of FASTENAL CO (FAST) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to FAST.
What is the current trend direction of FASTENAL CO (FAST) stock?
The current trend direction for FASTENAL CO (FAST) is Bullish.
What is the RSI signal for FAST stock?
FASTENAL CO (FAST) has an RSI value of 48.1138. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What are the support and resistance levels for FASTENAL CO (FAST) stock?
FASTENAL CO (FAST) has a support level at 41.91 and a resistance level at 45.5. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of FAST support and resistance levels.