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Fastenal Company is projected to rise to $58.14 by 2027, a +21% move from its current price of $48.10. FAST is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/29/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31 | $47.43 | $48.11 | $48.79 | +0.01% |
| Aug 1 | $47.16 | $48.11 | $49.09 | +0.03% |
| Aug 2 | $46.95 | $48.12 | $49.31 | +0.04% |
| Aug 3 | $46.78 | $48.12 | $49.51 | +0.05% |
| Aug 4 | $46.63 | $48.13 | $49.68 | +0.06% |
| Aug 5 | $46.50 | $48.14 | $49.84 | +0.08% |
| Aug 6 | $46.37 | $48.14 | $49.98 | +0.09% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $46.37 | $48.14 | $49.98 | +0.09% |
| Week 2 | $45.70 | $48.18 | $50.81 | +0.18% |
| Week 3 | $45.20 | $48.23 | $51.46 | +0.26% |
| Week 4 | $44.78 | $48.27 | $52.03 | +0.35% |
| Week 5 | $44.43 | $48.31 | $52.53 | +0.44% |
| Week 6 | $44.11 | $48.35 | $53.00 | +0.53% |
| Week 7 | $43.83 | $48.40 | $53.44 | +0.62% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Fastenal Company is a wholesale distributor of industrial and construction supplies. It operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally, offering fasteners and related industrial and construction supplies under the Fastenal name. Its fastener products include threaded fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and related washers used in manufactured products and construction projects, as well as in the maintenance and repair of machines.
The company serves a broad manufacturing market comprising original equipment manufacturers; maintenance, repair, and operations customers; non-residential construction market; farmers, truckers, railroads, mining companies, schools, and retail trades; and oil exploration, production, and refinement companies, as well as federal, state, and local governmental entities. Fastenal Company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.
Fastenal Company (FAST) sits in the Industrials category and trades at the current price of $48.10. The stock carries a market capitalization of $55.19B and is ranked 272 by market cap among global peers.
The current price and size place Fastenal among large-cap industrial distributors with a broad international footprint. The outlook embedded in the available forecast shows a path of higher averages and expanding value through 2050, with progressively stronger price levels and returns over time.
A major floor 10.3% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 6.9% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (1.0% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 5.7% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key FAST support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of FAST market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $45.78 | Buy | $46.31 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $45.92 | Buy | $46.16 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $46.64 | Buy | $46.23 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $45.79 | Buy | $45.99 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $45.62 | Buy | $45.55 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $44.22 | Buy | $44.75 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 58.09 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 72.01 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.03 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | 2.43 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.73 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.01 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.66 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 60.19 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 1.15 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -44.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 46.13 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 11.87 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.68 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish. The sentiment indicator is bullish, with RSI14 at 60, suggesting steady momentum.
On a price-trend basis, the 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is $45.79 and the 200-day simple moving average (SMA200) is $44.22, indicating near-term upside potential. Support is reported at $44.76 and resistance at $48.60, framing a constructive range as the stock tests the upper boundary of the near term. The 30-day range spans from $43.81 to $52.81, highlighting room for upside movement within the near term volatility.
Annualized volatility stands around 30%, underscoring notable, though contained, price variability within this window.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40.44 | $48.10 | $60.65 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $47.66 | $58.14 | $74.10 | +21% | Bullish | |
| $52.59 | $65.36 | $85.60 | +36% | Bullish | |
| $54.02 | $68.19 | $91.23 | +42% | Bullish | |
| $60.57 | $77.49 | $105.55 | +61% | Bullish | |
| $67.14 | $86.96 | $120.32 | +81% | Bullish | |
| $79.02 | $103.50 | $145.26 | +115% | Bullish | |
| $91.83 | $121.55 | $172.80 | +153% | Bullish | |
| $92.79 | $124.04 | $178.47 | +158% | Bullish | |
| $96.57 | $130.33 | $189.60 | +171% | Bullish | |
| $151.50 | $213.25 | $325.16 | +343% | Bullish | |
| $242.15 | $365.59 | $597.60 | +660% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $40.44 | $48.10 | $56.24 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $41.16 | $48.01 | $57.10 | -0.18% |
| September 2026 | $41.48 | $48.65 | $58.39 | +1.33% |
| October 2026 | $42.48 | $50.06 | $60.52 | +2.90% |
| November 2026 | $42.32 | $50.06 | $60.88 | -0.01% |
| December 2026 | $41.79 | $49.60 | $60.65 | -0.91% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month FAST forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
In 2026, FAST is projected to trade between $40.44 and $60.65, averaging $48.10 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $48.10. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Fastenal Company's 2027 outlook centres on $58.14, within a $47.66 to $74.10 range. That is up +21% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +21% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2028, FAST could reach as high as $85.60, with a base case around $65.36 and support toward $52.59 — roughly +36% from $48.10. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect FAST to range from $54.02 to $91.23 through 2029. The $68.19 average target implies a +42% move from current prices. That is up +4% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The FAST price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $77.49 (low $60.57, high $105.55) — a potential gain of +61% on today's $48.10. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, FAST is projected to trade between $67.14 and $120.32, averaging $86.96 — a potential gain of +81% from today's $48.10. That is up +12% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Fastenal Company's 2032 outlook centres on $103.50, within a $79.02 to $145.26 range. That is up +19% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +115% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, FAST could reach as high as $172.80, with a base case around $121.55 and support toward $91.83 — roughly +153% from $48.10. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect FAST to range from $92.79 to $178.47 through 2034. The $124.04 average target implies a +158% move from current prices. That is up +2% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The FAST price prediction for 2035 points to an average of $130.33 (low $96.57, high $189.60) — a potential gain of +171% on today's $48.10. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, FAST is projected to trade between $151.50 and $325.16, averaging $213.25 — a potential gain of +343% from today's $48.10. That is up +64% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Fastenal Company's 2050 outlook centres on $365.59, within a $242.15 to $597.60 range. That is up +71% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +660% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in FAST today (≈ 20.790021 FAST) could be worth
$7,600.55
+$6,600.55 (+660%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected FAST price of $365.59 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in FASTwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in FAST on Jul 28, 2025 (≈ 21.367522 FAST) would be worth
$1,027.78
+$27.78 (+2.8%) today · 1.03× · US Dollar
Based on a FAST entry price of $46.8 vs. today's $48.1.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $44.76 | $1,074.62 | +7.5% |
| 1 month ago | $47.1 | $1,021.23 | +2.1% |
| 3 months ago | $44.68 | $1,076.54 | +7.7% |
| 6 months ago | $43.62 | $1,102.71 | +10.3% |
| 1 year ago | $46.8 | $1,027.78 | +2.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $27.35 | $1,758.36 | +75.8% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our FAST forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $96.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $96.00: $110.16B
Longer-term forecasts project substantial upside across the horizon. The 2027 average price is $58.14 with a 20.9% ROI and bullish sentiment, rising to a 2028 average of $65.36 (35.9% ROI) and a 2029 average of $68.19 (41.8% ROI). By 2030, the average is forecast at $77.49 with a 61.1% ROI and bullish sentiment, followed by 2031 at $86.96 (80.8% ROI) and 2032 at $103.50 (115.2% ROI).
The forecast extends to 2033 with an average of $121.55 (152.7% ROI) and 2034 with $124.04 (157.9% ROI), then 2035 with $130.33 (170.9% ROI). By 2040, the average is projected at $213.25 (343.4% ROI) and by 2050 at $365.59 (660.1% ROI), with bullish sentiment throughout.
These are estimates, not guarantees, and reflect a projected path of increasing value under favorable conditions. While the outlook is generally bullish across years, actual results depend on market dynamics and other factors outside the forecast.
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The 2030 average price is forecast at $77.49 with a max of $105.55 and a min of $60.57, and a ROI of 61.1% with bullish sentiment.
Forecasts show bullish sentiment across multiple years, with the 2027 avg $58.14 (ROI 20.9%), rising to 2050 avg $365.59 (ROI 660.1%). These are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The forecast shows a 2030 max of $105.55, a 2031 max of $120.32, and a 2032 max of $145.26, indicating reaching and surpassing $100 is anticipated in the forecast window.
Current Price: $48.10; Market Cap: $55.19B.
RSI14 is 60; SMA50 is $45.79; SMA200 is $44.22; Support is $44.76; Resistance is $48.60; 30-day range is $43.81–$52.81; Annualized volatility is 30%.
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