Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Fastenal Co's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,148 Mil.
Fastenal Co's quarterly shares outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2025 (1,148 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (1,148 Mil).
It means Fastenal Cobought back shares from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Fastenal Co's annual shares outstanding
increased
from Dec. 2024 (1,147 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (1,148 Mil).
It means Fastenal Coissued new shares from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .
Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS) Shares Outstanding (EOP) Explanation
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
Fastenal Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Fastenal Co Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
* 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.
FRA:FAS vs FERG, GWW, WCC: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Fastenal Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) 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 Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Fastenal Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastenal Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 1,148 Mil mean?
Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 1,148 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors.
Is Fastenal Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Fastenal Co's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,148 Mil. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to FERG and GWW?
Fastenal Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 1,148 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. Fastenal Co's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,148 Mil. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.47, compared to a current price of €41.81 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,148 Mil. 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 Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FRA:FAS), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 1,148 Mil as of Mar. 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 €41.81 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.47.
GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAS:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 1,148 Mil
GF Value™: €37.47 vs. price of €41.81 (11.6% above fair value)
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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