Fastenal.
American industrial supply company based in Winona, Minnesota
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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What's happening
Active this week
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Fastenal identifies aerospace and industrial equipment as strong end markets for its products.Some support1 report
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Fastenal appointed Jeffery Watts as President and CEO and Max Tunnicliff as EVP and CFO.Some support1 report
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Dan Wilson is cited as a key figure whose identity is linked to the founders of Fastenal, who are currently facing market pressure.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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Fastenal distributed supplies across North America, including the US, Mexico, and Canada, while MarketBeat reported on its stock.Some support2 reports
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Fastenal, Watsco, and Richardson Electronics are companies operating in the industrial distributors segment.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Grainger, Fastenal, Watsco, and MSC Industrial Direct are all industrial supply distributors, with Grainger utilizing Zoro for smaller customers.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Fastenal and Costco were recently cited as quality investment holdings.Some support2 reports
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Fastenal and W.W. Grainger are identified as large-cap industrial companies.Some support2 reports
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Fastenal and Global Industrial Company are industrial supply companies.Some support1 report
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Fastenal is facing multiple investor actions on July 26, 2026, including Norges Bank acquiring a stake, the Ohio retirement system reducing its stake, and Bank of America boosting holdings, all tied to SEC filings.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The National Pension Service boosted its position in Fastenal stock on August 30, 2026.Some support1 report
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Filings disclose shareholding and insider transactions for Fastenal.Some support2 reports
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Fastenal director filed required Form 4 disclosures with the SEC.Some support1 report
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Fastenal and United Rentals are industrial distributor peers.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Norges Bank increased its stake in Fastenal stock on July 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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Fastenal announced a scheduled company dividend payment.Some support1 report
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Fifth Third Bancorp increased its stake in Fastenal by 330.4% during Q1.Some support1 report
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Fastenal stock saw an analyst upgrade and filings detailed institutional investment activity on June 24, 2026.Some support1 report
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Fastenal supported the career education initiative of Winona Area Public Schools.Some support1 report
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Hardwick updated estimates for Fastenal stock, noting that the company benefits from Trump-era tariffs.Some support1 report
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Fastenal is filing required documents with the SEC and trading on the electronic stock exchange.Well supported3 reports
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Geode Capital Management increased its investment holdings in Fastenal shares on June 15, 2026.Some support1 report
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Fastenal, Costco, and Palo Alto Networks were noted as large, established, high-growth AI stocks in 2025.Speculative1 report
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Two companies, one of which is Fastenal, were noted as high-flying stocks in the market as of June 24, 2025.Speculative1 report
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Fastenal and Dynamic Materials Corporation were classified under the Zacks Industrial Services industry.Speculative1 report
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Morgan Stanley adjusted its price target for Fastenal stock on July 3, 2025.Speculative1 report
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Loop Capital adjusted its price target for Fastenal on July 9, 2025.Speculative1 report
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A company produced a report on July 10, 2025, referencing GRI standards, aligning with SASB frameworks, and receiving a silver medal from EcoVadis, noting SASB's integration into the IFRS Foundation.Some support1 report
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A collection of Q2 earnings reports from July 16, 2025, involving major financial institutions and companies like Fastenal, Cintas, and Netflix.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Fastenal received revenue contributions of $281.4 million from both Canada and Mexico on July 18, 2025.Some support1 report
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While at the company's offices, David Manthey questioned profitability of large customer segments, and Moll inquired about e-commerce growth potential.Some support1 report
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Richardson Electronics, Fastenal, and Microsoft are companies operating in the industrial distributors segment and are mentioned in the context of high technology.Some support1 report
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AMD and United Rentals are noted as industrial distributors benefiting from generative AI trends.Some support3 reports
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Fastenal and VSE Corporation operate in the industrial distributors segment.Some support2 reports
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Rush Enterprises, Fastenal, and Richardson Electronics are companies whose operations are being impacted by the trends of Generative AI.Some support2 reports
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Fastenal and Sunbelt Rentals are both considered options within the Industrial Services sector.Some support1 report
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ESAB and Fastenal were noted as outperforming their respective sectors in 2025.Some support1 report
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Fastenal and Cloudflare are large-cap stocks that provide security solutions.Some support1 report
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Fastenal's growth surpassed the S&P 500 index on August 13, 2025.Some support3 reports
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Fastenal and Siemens are companies operating in the Industrial Services sector.Some support1 report
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Fastenal and Gorman-Rupp Company were assessed as high-performing stocks in industrial sectors as of August 22, 2025.Some support1 report
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Fastenal announced operational expansions, including new distribution centers and servicing range extensions, into various international and domestic markets.Some support2 reports
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Around Fastenal this week
News at the entities that move Fastenal most-
Securities and Exchange Commission StructuralCitigroup reaffirmed an outperform rating on Barrett Business Services, Inc. while the SEC mandated 13F filings for investment disclosures.Moves Fastenal
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Donald Trump StructuralThe Trump administration has embraced a new campaign focused on integrating automation into government services.Moves Fastenal
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Ohio TransactionalJon Husted and Representative Glenn Grothman introduced legislation in Ohio on October 18, 2026.Moves Fastenal
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Nasdaq StructuralApple Inc. debuted its new foldable smartphone on September 10, 2026.Moves Fastenal
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SEC StructuralSalmon Group, an SEC-licensed financing company, is expanding its platform into the Philippines.Moves Fastenal
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Fifth Third Bancorp TransactionalRoyal Bank of Canada and Fifth Third Bancorp increased their holdings in the Western Asset Premier Bond Fund.Moves Fastenal
Connections
The 31 strongest of 83, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Securities and Exchange Commission Structural
Fastenal is subject to mandatory periodic filings and regulatory oversight by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Nasdaq Structural
Fastenal is a company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
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SEC Structural
Fastenal operates under the mandatory regulatory oversight and filing requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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Fifth Third Bancorp Transactional
Fifth Third Bancorp increased its stake in Fastenal by 330.4% in Q1 2026.
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Donald Trump Structural
A's political platform, specifically regarding tariffs, creates a favorable and beneficial business environment for B.
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Global Industrial Company Operational
Fastenal and Global Industrial Company are direct competitors operating as industrial supply and maintenance and repair distributors.
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United Rentals Operational
The evidence establishes that both companies operate as direct competitors within the industrial distribution market.
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MSC Industrial Direct Operational
Fastenal and MSC Industrial Direct are direct competitors within the industrial supply distribution market.
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Geode Capital Management Transactional
Geode Capital Management increased its investment position in Fastenal shares.
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Bank of America Transactional
Bank of America increased its investment holdings in Fastenal.
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MarketBeat Mentioned together
MarketBeat provides financial reporting and analysis regarding Fastenal's stock performance.
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Morgan Stanley Mentioned together
Morgan Stanley tracks Fastenal's stock performance and analysts inquire about its operational shifts.
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VSE Corporation Operational
Fastenal and VSE Corporation compete within the industrial and maintenance distribution segments.
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Norges Bank Transactional
Norges Bank increased its financial stake in Fastenal stock.
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Watsco Shared context
Both Fastenal and Watsco operate within the industrial supply distribution segment.
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FED Shared context
FED rate changes influence the market conditions in which Fastenal operates.
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Interactive Brokers Mentioned together
The companies are co-mentioned in financial discussions regarding stock-split candidacy and earnings multiples.
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GE Aerospace Operational
Fastenal operates within the aerospace industry, which is identified as a strong end market for its products.
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National Pension Service Transactional
NPS increased its investment stake in Fastenal shares.
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Wesco Operational
Both Fastenal and Wesco are identified as competitors within the maintenance and repair distributors segment.
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Hardwick Mentioned together
Hardwick provided financial estimates regarding Fastenal's stock.
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Ohio Transactional
Ohio's retirement system reduced its investment stake in Fastenal.
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North America Shared context
Fastenal operates and distributes supplies within the geographic context of North America.
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Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Structural
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has increased its investment stake in Fastenal shares.
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Jefferies Financial Group Mentioned together
Jefferies Financial Group influenced market perception of Fastenal through a stock rating upgrade.
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Grainger Shared context
Both Grainger and Fastenal are industrial supply distributors sharing exposure to manufacturing downturn risks.
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Rockwell Automation Shared context
Fastenal operates within the industrial equipment market, a strong end market for industrial equipment providers like Rockwell Automation.
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Costco Mentioned together
The companies are co-mentioned in articles describing their status as large, established companies and quality investment holdings.
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Winona Shared context
Fastenal is headquartered and founded in the city of Winona, Minnesota.
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Dan Wilson Operational
Dan Wilson and Fastenal are cited as a market pressure point in current market analysis.
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Barclays Mentioned together
No evidence was provided linking Barclays and Fastenal.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- Fastenal identifies aerospace and industrial equipment as strong end markets for its products.
- Fastenal appointed Jeffery Watts as President and CEO and Max Tunnicliff as EVP and CFO.
- Fastenal distributed supplies across North America, including the US, Mexico, and Canada, while MarketBeat reported on its stock.
September 2026
5 events- Dan Wilson is cited as a key figure whose identity is linked to the founders of Fastenal, who are currently facing market pressure.
- Grainger, Fastenal, Watsco, and MSC Industrial Direct are all industrial supply distributors, with Grainger utilizing Zoro for smaller customers.
- Fastenal and Costco were recently cited as quality investment holdings.
- Fastenal and W.W. Grainger are identified as large-cap industrial companies.
- Fastenal and Global Industrial Company are industrial supply companies.
August 2026
2 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
6 events- Fastenal is facing multiple investor actions on July 26, 2026, including Norges Bank acquiring a stake, the Ohio retirement system reducing its stake, and Bank of America boosting holdings, all tied to SEC filings.
- Fastenal director filed required Form 4 disclosures with the SEC.
- Fastenal and United Rentals are industrial distributor peers.
- Norges Bank increased its stake in Fastenal stock on July 19, 2026.
- Fastenal announced a scheduled company dividend payment.
- Fifth Third Bancorp increased its stake in Fastenal by 330.4% during Q1.
June 2026
26 events- Fastenal, Watsco, and Richardson Electronics are companies operating in the industrial distributors segment.
- Fastenal stock saw an analyst upgrade and filings detailed institutional investment activity on June 24, 2026.
- Fastenal supported the career education initiative of Winona Area Public Schools.
- Hardwick updated estimates for Fastenal stock, noting that the company benefits from Trump-era tariffs.
- Fastenal is filing required documents with the SEC and trading on the electronic stock exchange.
- Geode Capital Management increased its investment holdings in Fastenal shares on June 15, 2026.
- Fastenal, Costco, and Palo Alto Networks were noted as large, established, high-growth AI stocks in 2025.
- Two companies, one of which is Fastenal, were noted as high-flying stocks in the market as of June 24, 2025.
- Fastenal and Dynamic Materials Corporation were classified under the Zacks Industrial Services industry.
- Morgan Stanley adjusted its price target for Fastenal stock on July 3, 2025.
- Loop Capital adjusted its price target for Fastenal on July 9, 2025.
- A company produced a report on July 10, 2025, referencing GRI standards, aligning with SASB frameworks, and receiving a silver medal from EcoVadis, noting SASB's integration into the IFRS Foundation.
- A collection of Q2 earnings reports from July 16, 2025, involving major financial institutions and companies like Fastenal, Cintas, and Netflix.
- Fastenal received revenue contributions of $281.4 million from both Canada and Mexico on July 18, 2025.
- While at the company's offices, David Manthey questioned profitability of large customer segments, and Moll inquired about e-commerce growth potential.
- Richardson Electronics, Fastenal, and Microsoft are companies operating in the industrial distributors segment and are mentioned in the context of high technology.
- AMD and United Rentals are noted as industrial distributors benefiting from generative AI trends.
- Fastenal and VSE Corporation operate in the industrial distributors segment.
- Rush Enterprises, Fastenal, and Richardson Electronics are companies whose operations are being impacted by the trends of Generative AI.
- Fastenal and Sunbelt Rentals are both considered options within the Industrial Services sector.
- ESAB and Fastenal were noted as outperforming their respective sectors in 2025.
- Fastenal and Cloudflare are large-cap stocks that provide security solutions.
- Fastenal's growth surpassed the S&P 500 index on August 13, 2025.
- Fastenal and Siemens are companies operating in the Industrial Services sector.
- Fastenal and Gorman-Rupp Company were assessed as high-performing stocks in industrial sectors as of August 22, 2025.
- Fastenal announced operational expansions, including new distribution centers and servicing range extensions, into various international and domestic markets.