Fastenal Co (FAST)
Industrials ยท Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply
Fastenal Co (FAST) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since August 20, 1987. SentiSense covers Fastenal Co in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply. Jeffery M. Watts is its chief executive officer. The company reports 24,679 employees, and its corporate website is www.fastenal.com.
About Fastenal Co
Fastenal began as an industrial retailer, expanding its product portfolio from nuts and bolts to cutting tools, safety equipment, and janitorial supplies. It transitioned into a distributor by building out a dense network of branches close to its business customers. Once a customer becomes large enough, Fastenal installs vending machines and its own personnel on-site. Today, these on-site locations exceed Fastenal's branch count and remain the firm's main focus for expansion. Fastenal acts as a one-stop outsourcing partner for its industrial customers, offering value-added services along with a wide breadth of maintenance, repair, and operations supplies.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,442 institutions reported holding FAST, with 975.3 million shares worth $46.8 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, all 5 added shares during the quarter.
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- FAST ownership: all 1,442 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- FAST financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow by quarter and year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Fastenal Co do?
Fastenal began as an industrial retailer, expanding its product portfolio from nuts and bolts to cutting tools, safety equipment, and janitorial supplies.
What sector is FAST in?
SentiSense classifies Fastenal Co in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply.
Where does FAST stock trade?
Fastenal Co (FAST) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since August 20, 1987.
Who is the CEO of Fastenal Co?
Jeffery M. Watts is the chief executive officer of Fastenal Co.