Fastenal

FAST

Market cap $50.7B

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Fastenal (FAST) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Investors with an interest in Industrial Services stocks have likely encountered both LegalZoom (LZ) and Fastenal (FAST). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST | FAST Price Prediction) is a stock built to be owned for decades, because it sells the boring, essential consumables that keep American industry running, and it has quietly compounded capital through every cycle without ever asking for attention.

On a recent episode of The Compound and Friends hosted by Josh Brown, former Janus analyst Matt Ancrum told a story about how he'd made the correct call that Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST | FAST Price Prediction) stock would sell off, but by selling the position, the firm missed out on the stock's eventual 19x move.

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Fastenal Company (FAST) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript

Investors with an interest in Industrial Services stocks have likely encountered both SiteOne Landscape (SITE) and Fastenal (FAST). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

Fastenal Company remains a hold as strong demand and broad-based revenue growth are offset by persistent pricing and margin pressures. Q1 2026 saw 12.4% y/y revenue growth and double-digit EPS gains, but gross margin declined 47 bps due to unfavorable price/cost dynamics and transportation headwinds. Section 232 tariff changes increase cost pressure risk, likely prolonging margin challenges and complicating price realization efforts.

Evaluate Fastenal's (FAST) reliance on international revenue to better understand the company's financial stability, growth prospects and potential stock price performance.