FAST (Fastenal Co) Insider Ownership: 2.35 % (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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FAST Fastenal Co FAST
96 GF Score
Price $45.54
GF Value $44.73
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Fastenal Co Insider Ownership?

Fastenal Co FAST -2.43% 96 Insider Ownership is 2.35 % as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates FAST with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Fastenal Co's insider ownership is 2.35%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Fastenal Co's Institutional Ownership is 95.80%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Fastenal Co's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 87.65%.

Fastenal Co Insider Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fastenal Co's Insider Ownership can be seen below:

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Fastenal Co Insider Ownership Chart

Fastenal Co Historical Data

The historical data trend for Fastenal Co can be seen below:

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Insider Ownership 2.31 2.31 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.34 2.35 2.35
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Fastenal Co Insider Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Insider Ownership →
What does a Insider Ownership of 2.35 % mean?
Fastenal Co (FAST) has a Insider Ownership of 2.35 % as of Jul. 17, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors.
Is Fastenal Co's Insider Ownership too high?
Fastenal Co's current Insider Ownership is 2.35 %. Overall, Fastenal Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastenal Co's Insider Ownership compare to FERG and GWW?
Fastenal Co's Insider Ownership of 2.35 % 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 Insider Ownership for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Insider Ownership 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 Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Fastenal Co and its competitors. Fastenal Co's current Insider Ownership is 2.35 %. 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 $44.73, compared to a current price of $45.54 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 2.35 %. Fastenal Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fastenal Co (FAST), the current Insider Ownership is 2.35 % as of Jul. 17, 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 $45.54 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.73. GuruFocus considers Fastenal Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FAST:

  • Insider Ownership: 2.35 %
  • GF Value™: $44.73 vs. price of $45.54 (1.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 2 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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