Fastenal Co (MEX:FAST) Cash Flow for Dividends: MXN-18,904 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:FAST Fastenal Co MEX:FAST
99 GF Score
Price MXN832.00
GF Value MXN768.87
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What is Fastenal Co Cash Flow for Dividends?

Fastenal Co MEX:FAST 99 Cash Flow for Dividends is MXN-18,904 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:FAST with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN768.87. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Fastenal Co's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-4,970 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-18,904 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Fastenal Co's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Sep. 2025 (MXN-4,632 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN-4,548 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (MXN-4,548 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN-4,970 Mil).

Fastenal Co's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 (MXN-17,259 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN-18,630 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (MXN-18,630 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN-18,081 Mil).

Fastenal Co Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Fastenal Co Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

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* 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.

Fastenal Co Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Fastenal Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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Fastenal Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash Flow for Dividends Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5,047.04 -4,754.37 -4,631.91 -4,548.24 -4,969.81
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Fastenal Co Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-18,904 Mil.

* 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 Cash Flow for Dividends of MXN-18,904 Mil mean?
Fastenal Co (MEX:FAST) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of MXN-18,904 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Fastenal Co and its competitors.
Is Fastenal Co's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Fastenal Co's current Cash Flow for Dividends is MXN-18,904 Mil. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 99/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to FERG and GWW?
Fastenal Co's Cash Flow for Dividends of MXN-18,904 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 Cash Flow for Dividends for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Fastenal Co and its competitors. Fastenal Co's current Cash Flow for Dividends is MXN-18,904 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?
Fastenal Co (MEX:FAST) has a current Cash Flow for Dividends of MXN-18,904 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN768.87, compared to a current price of MXN832.00 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is MXN-18,904 Mil. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (MEX:FAST), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is MXN-18,904 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 (MEX:FAST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fastenal Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN832.00 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN768.87.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FAST:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: MXN-18,904 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN768.87 vs. price of MXN832.00 (8.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:FAST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Fastenal Co Business Description

Address 2001 Theurer Boulevard, Winona, MN, USA, 55987-1500
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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