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FAST Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

FAST has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 0.85 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.99%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.85
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.74%
Overall Dividend Rating 51.50%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.27%
Payout Ratio 63.9%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 81.35%

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: 13.9% (S&P 500: 14.7%)
Total Return 5y: 115% (S&P 500: 104.5%)

Top Dividend Payers in Trading Companies & Distributors

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
RXL 9,598 M 4.22% 13.9%
MSM 4,770 M 3.91% 6.42%
WSO 15,262 M 3.11% 5.42%
FTAI 16,911 M 0.70% 10.1%
HRI 4,011 M 2.16% 6.45%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
VSTS 641 M 300% 100%
ALTG 220 M 174% 100%
HRI 4,011 M 74.6% 100%
RXL 9,598 M 37.7% 64.5%
RUSHA 4,010 M 26.8% 100%

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

HRI
Herc Holdings
 2.16% Yield
RXL
Rexel S.A
 4.22% Yield
RUSHB
Rush Enterprises
 1.28% Yield
WSO
Watsco
 3.11% Yield
RUSHA
Rush Enterprises
 1.40% Yield
SIX3
Sixt SE
 4.91% Yield

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

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-07-29 2025-07-29 2025-08-26 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2025-04-25 2025-04-25 2025-05-23 Quarterly 0.22 2.3% 0.47%
2025-01-31 2025-01-31 2025-02-28 Quarterly 0.215 10.3% 0.26%
2024-10-25 2024-10-25 2024-11-22 Quarterly 0.195 0% 0.26%
2024-07-26 2024-07-26 2024-08-23 Quarterly 0.195 0% 0.26%
2024-04-24 2024-04-25 2024-05-23 Quarterly 0.195 0% 0.28%
2024-01-31 2024-02-01 2024-02-29 Quarterly 0.195 2.6% 0.29%
2023-12-05 2023-12-06 2023-12-20 Other 0.19 8.6% 0.28%
2023-10-25 2023-10-26 2023-11-24 Quarterly 0.175 0% 0.29%
2023-07-26 2023-07-27 2023-08-24 Quarterly 0.175 0% 0.31%
2023-04-26 2023-04-27 2023-05-25 Quarterly 0.175 0% 0.3%
2023-02-01 2023-02-02 2023-03-02 Quarterly 0.175 12.9% 0.33%
2022-10-26 2022-10-27 2022-11-23 Quarterly 0.155 0% 0.31%
2022-07-26 2022-07-27 2022-08-24 Quarterly 0.155 0% 0.33%
2022-04-26 2022-04-27 2022-05-25 Quarterly 0.155 0% 0.32%
2022-02-01 2022-02-02 2022-03-02 Quarterly 0.155 10.7% 0.28%
2021-10-25 2021-10-26 2021-11-23 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.25%
2021-07-26 2021-07-27 2021-08-24 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.25%
2021-04-23 2021-04-26 2021-05-25 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.26%
2021-02-02 2021-02-03 2021-03-03 Quarterly 0.14 -30% 0.27%
2020-12-01 2020-12-02 2020-12-22 Other 0.2 60% 0.43%
2020-10-26 2020-10-27 2020-11-24 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.25%
2020-07-27 2020-07-28 2020-08-25 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.28%
2020-04-27 2020-04-28 2020-05-26 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.125 13.6% N/A
2019-10-24 2019-10-25 2019-11-22 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2019-07-24 2019-07-25 2019-08-22 Quarterly 0.11 2.3% N/A
2019-04-23 2019-04-24 2019-05-22 Quarterly 0.1075 0% N/A
2019-01-30 2019-01-31 2019-02-27 Quarterly 0.1075 7.5% N/A
2018-10-23 2018-10-24 2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2018-07-24 2018-07-25 2018-08-22 Quarterly 0.1 8.1% N/A
2018-04-24 2018-04-25 2018-05-23 Quarterly 0.0925 0% N/A
2018-01-30 2018-01-31 2018-02-27 Quarterly 0.0925 15.6% N/A
2017-10-24 2017-10-25 2017-11-22 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2017-07-24 2017-07-26 2017-08-23 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2017-04-24 2017-04-26 2017-05-24 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-28 Quarterly 0.08 6.7% N/A
2016-10-21 2016-10-25 2016-11-22 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2016-07-22 2016-07-26 2016-08-23 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2016-04-22 2016-04-26 2016-05-24 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A
2016-01-27 2016-01-29 2016-02-26 Quarterly 0.075 7.1% N/A
2015-10-23 2015-10-27 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-07-24 2015-07-28 2015-08-25 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-04-24 2015-04-28 2015-05-26 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2015-01-28 2015-01-30 2015-02-27 Quarterly 0.07 12% N/A
2014-10-22 2014-10-24 2014-11-21 Quarterly 0.0625 0% N/A
2014-07-23 2014-07-25 2014-08-22 Quarterly 0.0625 0% N/A
2014-04-23 2014-04-25 2014-05-23 Quarterly 0.0625 0% N/A
2014-01-29 2014-01-31 2014-02-28 Quarterly 0.0625 0% N/A
2013-10-23 2013-10-25 2013-11-22 Quarterly 0.0625 0% N/A

FAST Dividend FAQ

Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) is a U.S.-based wholesale distributor of industrial and construction supplies, operating across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and a growing international footprint. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, the firm trades under the GICS sub-industry “Trading Companies & Distributors.”

What is the Dividend Yield of FAST?

As of October 2025, FAST`s dividend yield is 1.99%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.85 USD by the current share price of 42.75.

Does FAST pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, FAST paid a dividend of 0.85 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-29 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 2025-07-29.

Will FAST pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.22 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-07-29. 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 4.27%. If you bought FAST's shares at 19.89 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.85 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.27% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FAST?

FAST Payout Consistency is 88.4%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Fastenal has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FAST have a good Dividend Yield?

FAST`s 1.99% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FAST?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FAST is 63.9%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of FAST?

FAST`s Overall Dividend Rating is 51.50%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

FAST Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in FAST`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Fastenal`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.13% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Fastenal ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2025-05-22 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1987 1,024,768,000
1988 1,214,208,000 +18.49%
1989 1,180,309,300 -2.79%
1990 1,088,000,000 -7.82%
1991 1,216,000,000 +11.76%
1992 1,142,857,100 -6.02%
1993 1,208,888,900 +5.78%
1994 1,188,571,400 -1.68%
1995 1,246,315,800 +4.86%
1996 1,210,434,800 -2.88%
1997 1,205,334,000 -0.42%
1998 1,210,810,000 +0.45%
1999 1,216,000,000 +0.43%
2000 1,214,048,000 -0.16%
2001 1,214,048,000
2002 1,214,032,000 -0%
2003 1,214,032,000
2004 1,215,840,000 +0.15%
2005 1,211,592,000 -0.35%
2006 1,207,256,000 -0.36%
2007 1,203,696,000 -0.29%
2008 1,188,584,000 -1.26%
2009 1,188,248,000 -0.03%
2010 1,179,448,000 -0.74%
2011 1,183,528,000 +0.35%
2012 1,189,356,000 +0.49%
2013 1,190,508,000 +0.1%
2014 1,187,136,000 -0.28%
2015 1,160,244,000 -2.27%
2016 1,156,884,000 -0.29%
2017 1,150,400,000 -0.56%
2018 1,145,200,000 -0.45%
2019 1,151,200,000 +0.52%
2020 1,152,800,000 +0.14%
2021 1,155,400,000 +0.23%
2022 1,145,600,000 -0.85%
2023 1,146,800,000 +0.1%
2024 1,149,400,000 +0.23%
2025 1,149,800,000 +0.03%

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: 2025-10-14 04:36