FAST (Fastenal Co) YoY EPS Growth: 13.79% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FAST Fastenal Co FAST
97 GF Score
Price $49.71
GF Value $45.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Fastenal Co YoY EPS Growth?

Fastenal Co FAST +3.31% 97 YoY EPS Growth is 13.79% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FAST with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Fastenal Co's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.79%.

Fastenal Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.33.

Fastenal Co YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth Chart

Fastenal Co Annual Data
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YoY EPS Growth
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Fastenal Co Quarterly Data
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Fastenal Co YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Fastenal Co's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(1.09-1)/ | 1 |
=9.00 %

Fastenal Co's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(0.33-0.29)/ | 0.29 |
=13.79 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of 13.79% mean?
Fastenal Co (FAST) has a YoY EPS Growth of 13.79% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Fastenal Co and its competitors.
Is Fastenal Co's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Fastenal Co's current YoY EPS Growth is 13.79%. 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 YoY EPS Growth compare to FERG and GWW?
Fastenal Co's YoY EPS Growth of 13.79% 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 YoY EPS Growth for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Fastenal Co and its competitors. Fastenal Co's current YoY EPS Growth is 13.79%. 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 (FAST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.40, compared to a current price of $49.71 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is 13.79%. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FAST), the current YoY EPS Growth is 13.79% as of Jun. 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 (FAST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fastenal Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $49.71 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $45.40. GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FAST:

  • YoY EPS Growth: 13.79%
  • GF Value™: $45.40 vs. price of $49.71 (9.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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