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FAST Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

FAST has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 1.31 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.12%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.31
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.74%
Dividend Rating 51.80%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.01%
Payout Ratio 81.8%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 46.14%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 8.6%
Total Return 5y: 92.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Trading Companies & Distributors

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
RXL 11,308 M 3.63% 12.5%
MSM 4,807 M 3.94% 4.99%
WSO 14,437 M 3.30% 6.12%
FAST 47,930 M 3.12% 6.01%
FTAI 17,352 M 0.71% 7.66%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
VSTS 705 M 300% 100%
ALTG 162 M 174% 100%
HRI 4,701 M 74.6% 100%
RXL 11,308 M 37.7% 64.5%
WSO 14,437 M 11.1% 92.7%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare FAST Dividends with its Peer-Group

RXL
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 3.63% Yield
HRI
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 1.79% Yield
WSO
Watsco
 3.30% Yield
SIX3
Sixt SE
 5.27% Yield
AL
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 1.37% Yield
MGRC
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 1.81% Yield

FAST Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 2025-11-25 Quarterly 0.22 0% 0.52%
2025-07-29 2025-07-29 2025-08-26 Quarterly 0.22 -50% 0.47%
2025-04-25 2025-04-25 2025-05-23 Quarterly 0.44 2.3% 0.54%
2025-01-31 2025-01-31 2025-02-28 Quarterly 0.43 10.3% 0.58%
2024-10-25 2024-10-25 2024-11-22 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.52%
2024-07-26 2024-07-26 2024-08-23 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.57%
2024-04-24 2024-04-25 2024-05-23 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.58%
2024-01-31 2024-02-01 2024-02-29 Quarterly 0.39 2.6% 0.57%
2023-12-05 2023-12-06 2023-12-20 Other 0.38 8.6% 0.63%
2023-10-25 2023-10-26 2023-11-24 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.61%
2023-07-26 2023-07-27 2023-08-24 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.6%
2023-04-26 2023-04-27 2023-05-25 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.66%
2023-02-01 2023-02-02 2023-03-02 Quarterly 0.35 12.9% 0.7%
2022-10-26 2022-10-27 2022-11-23 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.66%
2022-07-26 2022-07-27 2022-08-24 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.65%
2022-04-26 2022-04-27 2022-05-25 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.55%
2022-02-01 2022-02-02 2022-03-02 Quarterly 0.31 10.7% 0.55%
2021-10-25 2021-10-26 2021-11-23 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.5%
2021-07-26 2021-07-27 2021-08-24 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.52%
2021-04-23 2021-04-26 2021-05-25 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.54%
2021-02-02 2021-02-03 2021-03-03 Quarterly 0.28 -30% 0.6%
2020-12-01 2020-12-02 2020-12-22 Other 0.4 60% N/A
2020-10-26 2020-10-27 2020-11-24 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-07-27 2020-07-28 2020-08-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-04-27 2020-04-28 2020-05-26 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.25 13.6% N/A
2019-10-24 2019-10-25 2019-11-22 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2019-07-24 2019-07-25 2019-08-22 Quarterly 0.22 -48.8% N/A
2019-04-23 2019-04-24 2019-05-22 Quarterly 0.43 0% N/A
2019-01-30 2019-01-31 2019-02-27 Quarterly 0.43 7.5% N/A
2018-10-23 2018-10-24 2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-07-24 2018-07-25 2018-08-22 Quarterly 0.4 8.1% N/A
2018-04-24 2018-04-25 2018-05-23 Quarterly 0.37 0% N/A
2018-01-30 2018-01-31 2018-02-27 Quarterly 0.37 15.6% N/A
2017-10-24 2017-10-25 2017-11-22 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-07-24 2017-07-26 2017-08-23 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-04-24 2017-04-26 2017-05-24 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-28 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% N/A
2016-10-21 2016-10-25 2016-11-22 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-07-22 2016-07-26 2016-08-23 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-04-22 2016-04-26 2016-05-24 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-01-27 2016-01-29 2016-02-26 Quarterly 0.3 7.1% N/A
2015-10-23 2015-10-27 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2015-07-24 2015-07-28 2015-08-25 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2015-04-24 2015-04-28 2015-05-26 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2015-01-28 2015-01-30 2015-02-27 Quarterly 0.28 12% N/A
2014-10-22 2014-10-24 2014-11-21 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-07-23 2014-07-25 2014-08-22 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-04-23 2014-04-25 2014-05-23 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-01-29 2014-01-31 2014-02-28 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A

FAST Dividend FAQ

Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) distributes industrial and construction supplies across North America and select international markets, offering a broad catalog that includes fasteners (bolts, nuts, screws, studs, washers) and ancillary hardware such as concrete anchors, wire ropes, and metal framing systems.

What is the Dividend Yield of FAST?

As of December 2025, FAST`s dividend yield is 3.12%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.31 USD by the current share price of 42.01.

Does FAST pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, FAST paid a dividend of 1.31 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-28 and the payout was 0.22 USD.

How often does FAST pay dividends?

FAST pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, FAST has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-28.

FAST dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FAST for the next 4 payments are between 0.363 (+65.0%) and 0.381 (+73.2%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will FAST pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.22 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-28. The next Ex-Dividend date for Fastenal (FAST) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FAST?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Fastenal (FAST) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of FAST?

FAST's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.74% per year.
Strong growth: FAST's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FAST?

FAST's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.01%. If you bought FAST's shares at 21.81 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.31 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.01% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FAST?

FAST Payout Consistency is 92.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Fastenal has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FAST have a good Dividend Yield?

FAST`s 3.12% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FAST?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FAST is 81.8%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of FAST?

FAST`s Overall Dividend Rating is 51.80%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-09 02:46