For its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30), Fastenal Co (NASDAQ: FAST) has reported a -44% decline in E.P.S. from $0.52 a year ago to $0.29 in the current quarter. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $1.07 compared to $2.02 a year ago — a decline of -47%.
Recent Price Action
Fastenal Co (NASDAQ: FAST) stock closed at $42.33 on 10/13/25 after a large decline of -7.5%. Moreover, this decline was accompanied by exceptionally high trading volume at 274% of normal. The stock has declined -11.6% during the last week but has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Fastenal has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing very contradictory signals. Fastenal has a poor Appreciation Score of 17 but a good Power Rating of 79, resulting in the Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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