Fastenal Company (FAST) - Dividend History and Outstanding Shares
As of October 2024: Dividend Yield 2.48%, Dividend Growth per Year 15.61%, Consistency of Payouts 97.4%
Dividends per Share Yearly
Number of Payouts Yearly
Outstanding Shares
What is the Trend of FAST`s Outstanding Shares?
The Outstanding Shares of Fastenal Company are shrinking at a rate of -0.10% per year on average over the last 10 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -53.94%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.Did Fastenal Company ever had a Stock Split?
Yes, last Stock Split was on 2019-05-23 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 (Mill.) | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 574.2 | +0.14% |
| 2023 | 573.4 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 572.8 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 577.7 | +0.23% |
| 2020 | 576.4 | +0.14% |
| 2019 | 575.6 | +0.52% |
| 2018 | 572.6 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 575.2 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 578.44 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 580.12 | -2.27% |
| 2014 | 593.57 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 595.25 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 594.68 | +0.74% |
| 2011 | 590.29 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 589.72 | -0.74% |
| 2009 | 594.12 | -0.03% |
| 2008 | 594.29 | -1.26% |
| 2007 | 601.85 | -0.29% |
| 2006 | 603.63 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 604.22 | -0.46% |
| 2004 | 607.02 | |
| 2003 | 607.02 | |
| 2002 | 607.02 | -0% |
| 2001 | 607.02 | |
| 2000 | 607.02 | -0.16% |
| 1999 | 608 | +0.43% |
| 1998 | 605.41 | +0.45% |
| 1997 | 602.67 | -0.42% |
| 1996 | 605.22 | -2.88% |
| 1995 | 623.16 | +4.86% |
| 1994 | 594.29 | -1.68% |
| 1993 | 604.44 | +5.78% |
| 1992 | 571.43 | -6.02% |
| 1991 | 608 | +11.76% |
| 1990 | 544 | +79.23% |
| 1989 | 303.52 | -50.01% |
| 1988 | 607.1 | +18.49% |
| 1987 | 512.38 |
Dividend Yields, Growth & Consistency
| Overall Dividend Rating | 64.16 | ||
| Dividends Paid 12m | 1.90 | Yield 12m | 2.48% |
| Payout Consistency | 97.4% | Yield on Cost 5y | 5.79% |
| Growth Rate 5y | 15.61% | Correlation Rate 5y | 80.64% |
| First Payout | 1991-02-25 | Next Payout | - |
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Dividend History - Last 30 Dividends (Paid in USD)
| Date | Period | Dividend Rate | Growth Rate | Yield @ Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-26 | Quarterly | 0.39 | 0.57% | |
| 2024-04-24 | Quarterly | 0.39 | 0.58% | |
| 2024-01-31 | Quarterly | 0.39 | 2.6% | 0.57% |
| 2023-12-05 | Other | 0.38 | 9.3% | 0.63% |
| 2023-10-25 | Quarterly | 0.3478 | 0.61% | |
| 2023-07-26 | Quarterly | 0.3478 | 0.6% | |
| 2023-04-26 | Quarterly | 0.3478 | 0.66% | |
| 2023-02-01 | Quarterly | 0.3478 | 12.9% | 0.69% |
| 2022-10-26 | Quarterly | 0.3081 | 0.65% | |
| 2022-07-26 | Quarterly | 0.3081 | 0.64% | |
| 2022-04-26 | Quarterly | 0.3081 | 0.55% | |
| 2022-02-01 | Quarterly | 0.3081 | 10.7% | 0.54% |
| 2021-10-25 | Quarterly | 0.2783 | 0.5% | |
| 2021-07-26 | Quarterly | 0.2783 | 0.51% | |
| 2021-04-23 | Quarterly | 0.2783 | 0.54% | |
| 2021-02-02 | Quarterly | 0.2783 | -30% | 0.6% |
| 2020-12-01 | Other | 0.3975 | 61.3% | 0.8% |
| 2020-10-26 | Quarterly | 0.2464 | 0.56% | |
| 2020-07-27 | Quarterly | 0.2464 | 0.54% | |
| 2020-04-27 | Quarterly | 0.2464 | 0.68% | |
| 2020-01-30 | Quarterly | 0.2464 | 13.6% | 0.71% |
| 2019-10-24 | Quarterly | 0.2169 | ||
| 2019-07-24 | Quarterly | 0.2169 | 2.4% | |
| 2019-04-23 | Quarterly | 0.2119 | ||
| 2019-01-30 | Quarterly | 0.2119 | 7.5% | |
| 2018-10-23 | Quarterly | 0.1971 | ||
| 2018-07-24 | Quarterly | 0.1971 | 8.1% | |
| 2018-04-24 | Quarterly | 0.1824 | ||
| 2018-01-30 | Quarterly | 0.1824 | 15.7% | |
| 2017-10-24 | Quarterly | 0.1577 |
- FAST`s 2.48% Dividend Yield is calculated by dividing the dividend payments of the last 12-Months (TTM) of 1.90 USD by the current stock price 76.54.
- 5.79% Yield on Cost is the effective dividend income you'd receive today if you purchased the stock five years ago (Rate of the last 12 Months 1.90 divided by the price 5 years ago).
- The 97.4% Payout Consistency of FAST Dividends gauges Stability (Values above 80%) or Fragility (Values under 60%).
- The Average Dividend Growth Rate of 15.61% per year in the last 5-Years showcases FAST`s commitment to shareholders. Steady or increasing dividends over time can be a sign of a healthy financial outlook.
Ratings surpassing 50 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 75 are exceptionally strong. The calculations includes: Yield, Yield on Cost, Consistency of Payouts and Growth Rates over time.