Fastenal

FAST

Market cap $52.1B

In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. Eight dividend growth stocks announced increases, with PNC delivering the largest raise of 17.6%. MRSH stands out for high quality and a safe 37% payout ratio, while the stock trades 11% below fair value. FAST extended its 28-year dividend growth streak with an 8.3% increase but trades at a 13% premium to fair value.

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Fastenal Company (FAST) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Fastenal's NASDAQ: FAST stock price declined following its Q2 earnings release, creating another solid entry point for investors. The worst that can be said about the report is that earnings were only in alignment with the consensus forecast, providing no immediate impetus for bullish behavior.

Fastenal NASDAQ: FAST reported a strong second quarter of 2026, with executives pointing to double-digit daily sales growth, share gains, operating leverage and strong cash generation during what marked Dan Florness' final earnings call as chief executive officer.

FAST beats Q2 sales estimates as contract customer growth and digital sales gained momentum, but margin pressures and weaker cash flow weighed on the stock.

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Fastenal (FAST) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.29 per share a year ago.

Industrial distributor Fastenal reported second-quarter earnings per share of 33 cents, in line with Wall Street estimates.

WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) ('Fastenal,' 'we,' 'our,' or 'us'), a global leader in supply chain services, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Results reflected strong daily sales growth, operating expense leverage, and continued growth with larger customers supported by our onsite, digital, and supply chain solutions. Except for share and per share information, or as otherwise noted, amounts are stated in millions. Percentage and.