Fastenal CoFRA:FAS -0.15%97 Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.97% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FAS with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 101 Industrial Distribution companies, Fastenal Co ranks worse than 70.3% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Fastenal Co is 1.97%.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Fastenal Co is 1.97%.
FRA:FAS's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 70.3% of 101
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs FRA:FAS: 1.97
During the past 12 months, Fastenal Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Fastenal Co was 135.10% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 16.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Fastenal Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
FRA:FAS vs FERG, GWW, WCC: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Fastenal Co's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Fastenal Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Fastenal Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.240000
2026-04-28
2026-04-28
2026-05-26
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.855000
USD 0.240000
2026-01-29
2026-01-29
2026-02-26
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.851000
USD 0.220000
2025-10-28
2025-10-28
2025-11-25
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.859000
USD 0.220000
2025-07-29
2025-07-29
2025-08-26
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.857000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Fastenal Co's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.8208
/
40.085
=
2.05 %
Current Share Price is €40.085. Fastenal Co's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as €0.2052 * 4 = €0.8208.
Fastenal Co's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.78696
/
40.085
=
1.96 %
Current Share Price is €40.085. Fastenal Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is €0.78696.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.97% mean?
Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.97% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #71 out of 101 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is Fastenal Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Fastenal Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.97%. The Industrial Distribution industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.11. Fastenal Co's value of 1.97% is 36.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #71 out of 101 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to FERG and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Fastenal Co ranks #71 out of 101 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Fastenal Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.11. Fastenal Co's value of 1.97% is 36.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.11, based on 101 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Fastenal Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.97% is 36.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fastenal Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fastenal Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.46, compared to a current price of €40.09 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.97% and 36.7% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.11. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.97% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fastenal Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €40.09 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.46.
GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAS:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 1.97%
GF Value™: €37.46 vs. price of €40.09 (7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.7% below the Industrial Distribution median (#71 of 101)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fastenal began as an industrial retailer, expanding its product portfolio from nuts and bolts to cutting tools, safety equipment, and janitorial supplies. It transitioned into a distributor by building out a dense network of branches close to its business customers. Once a customer becomes large enough, Fastenal installs vending machines and its own personnel on-site. Today, these on-site locations exceed Fastenal's branch count and remain the firm's main focus for expansion. Fastenal acts as a one-stop outsourcing partner for its industrial customers, offering value-added services along with a wide breadth of maintenance, repair, and operations supplies.
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