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FAST Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

FAST's dividend history, current yield (3.2%), dividend growth rate (-7.5%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Trading Companies & Distributors).

Yield 12m 3.22%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.26
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -7.47%
Overall Dividend Rating 40.57%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.47%
Payout Ratio 52.0%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 85.3%
Total Return 12m: 31.95%
Total Return 5y: 145.00%
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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.

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 8,602 M 4.93% 15.1%
RUS 1,793 M 4.12% 13.2%
FTAI 13,239 M 0.97% 14.1%
HRI 3,601 M 2.10% 10.3%
MSM 4,574 M 4.20% 6.03%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
VSTS 813 M 100% 100%
ALTG 212 M 95.6% 100%
INTR 3,263 M 63.3% 100%
HRI 3,601 M 51.9% 100%
RXL 8,602 M 27.1% 64.5%

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

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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 0.43 120.5% 0.58%
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% 0.28%
2024-04-24 2024-04-25 2024-05-23 Quarterly 0.195 0% 0.29%
2024-01-31 2024-02-01 2024-02-29 Quarterly 0.195 2.6% 0.28%
2023-12-05 2023-12-06 2023-12-20 Other 0.19 8.6% 0.31%
2023-10-25 2023-10-26 2023-11-24 Quarterly 0.175 0% 0.31%
2023-07-26 2023-07-27 2023-08-24 Quarterly 0.175 0% 0.3%
2023-04-26 2023-04-27 2023-05-25 Quarterly 0.175 0% 0.33%
2023-02-01 2023-02-02 2023-03-02 Quarterly 0.175 -43.5% 0.35%
2022-10-26 2022-10-27 2022-11-23 Quarterly 0.31 100% 0.66%
2022-07-26 2022-07-27 2022-08-24 Quarterly 0.155 0% 0.32%
2022-04-26 2022-04-27 2022-05-25 Quarterly 0.155 -50% 0.28%
2022-02-01 2022-02-02 2022-03-02 Quarterly 0.31 121.4% 0.55%
2021-10-25 2021-10-26 2021-11-23 Quarterly 0.14 -50% 0.25%
2021-07-26 2021-07-27 2021-08-24 Quarterly 0.28 100% 0.52%
2021-04-23 2021-04-26 2021-05-25 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.27%
2021-02-02 2021-02-03 2021-03-03 Quarterly 0.14 -65% 0.3%
2020-12-01 2020-12-02 2020-12-22 Other 0.4 220% 0.81%
2020-10-26 2020-10-27 2020-11-24 Quarterly 0.125 -50% 0.28%
2020-07-27 2020-07-28 2020-08-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.55%
2020-04-27 2020-04-28 2020-05-26 Quarterly 0.25 100% N/A
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.125 -43.2% 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 2.3% N/A
2019-04-23 2019-04-24 2019-05-22 Quarterly 0.215 0% N/A
2019-01-30 2019-01-31 2019-02-27 Quarterly 0.215 7.5% N/A
2018-10-23 2018-10-24 2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-07-24 2018-07-25 2018-08-22 Quarterly 0.2 8.1% N/A
2018-04-24 2018-04-25 2018-05-23 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2018-01-30 2018-01-31 2018-02-27 Quarterly 0.185 131.3% 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 -50% N/A
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-28 Quarterly 0.16 113.3% 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 -50% N/A
2016-04-22 2016-04-26 2016-05-24 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2016-01-27 2016-01-29 2016-02-26 Quarterly 0.15 7.1% N/A
2015-10-23 2015-10-27 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.14 100% N/A
2015-07-24 2015-07-28 2015-08-25 Quarterly 0.07 -50% N/A
2015-04-24 2015-04-28 2015-05-26 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2015-01-28 2015-01-30 2015-02-27 Quarterly 0.14 124% N/A
2014-10-22 2014-10-24 2014-11-21 Quarterly 0.0625 -50% N/A
2014-07-23 2014-07-25 2014-08-22 Quarterly 0.125 100% N/A
2014-04-23 2014-04-25 2014-05-23 Quarterly 0.0625 -50% N/A
2014-01-29 2014-01-31 2014-02-28 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2013-10-23 2013-10-25 2013-11-22 Quarterly 0.125 100% N/A
2013-07-24 2013-07-26 2013-08-23 Quarterly 0.0625 0% N/A

FAST Dividend FAQ

Does FAST pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, FAST paid a dividend of 1.26 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-25 and the payout was 0.44 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of FAST?

As of June 2025, FAST`s dividend yield is 3.22%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.26 USD by the current share price of 41.30.

How often does FAST pay dividends?

FAST pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), FAST has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for FAST?

The next ex-dividend date for Fastenal (FAST) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of FAST?

FAST's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -7.47% per year.
Negative growth: FAST's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of FAST?

FAST's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.47%. If you bought FAST's shares at 16.86 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.26 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.47% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FAST?

FAST Payout Consistency is 85.3%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Fastenal has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does FAST have a good Dividend Yield?

FAST`s 3.22% 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 52.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of FAST?

FAST`s Overall Dividend Rating is 40.57%. 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?

Fastenal`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.10% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 0.0%), positively 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 512,384,000
1988 607,104,000 +18.49%
1989 303,520,000 -50.01%
1990 544,000,000 +79.23%
1991 608,000,000 +11.76%
1992 571,428,600 -6.02%
1993 604,444,400 +5.78%
1994 594,285,700 -1.68%
1995 623,157,900 +4.86%
1996 605,217,400 -2.88%
1997 602,666,700 -0.42%
1998 605,405,400 +0.45%
1999 608,000,000 +0.43%
2000 607,024,000 -0.16%
2001 607,024,000
2002 607,016,000 -0%
2003 607,016,000
2004 607,016,000
2005 604,216,000 -0.46%
2006 603,628,000 -0.1%
2007 601,848,000 -0.29%
2008 594,292,000 -1.26%
2009 594,124,000 -0.03%
2010 589,724,000 -0.74%
2011 590,288,000 +0.1%
2012 594,678,000 +0.74%
2013 595,254,000 +0.1%
2014 593,568,000 -0.28%
2015 580,122,000 -2.27%
2016 578,442,000 -0.29%
2017 575,200,000 -0.56%
2018 572,600,000 -0.45%
2019 575,600,000 +0.52%
2020 576,400,000 +0.14%
2021 577,700,000 +0.23%
2022 572,800,000 -0.85%
2023 573,400,000 +0.1%
2024 574,700,000 +0.23%
2025 574,800,000 +0.02%

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.