FAST Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

FAST has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 1.12 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.10%
Payout Ratio 67.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.00%
Consistency Lifetime 88.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.32%
Payout FCF 95.6%
Streak Years 36
Dividend Rating 50.52%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 34.7%
Total Return 5y: 129.4%

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 12,301 M 4.76% 10.8%
SIX3 3,732 M 4.69% 5.86%
MSM 5,088 M 4.07% 4.81%
WSO 15,723 M 2.83% 5.42%
FTAI 28,186 M 0.96% 7.25%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SIX3 3,732 M 172% 80.1%
INTR 4,107 M 167% 100%
AER 25,616 M 44.0% 18.0%
RXL 12,301 M 27.1% 65.8%
WSO 15,723 M 11.3% 95.3%

FAST Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 2026-02-26 Quarterly 0.24 9.1% 0.55%
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% N/A
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

FAST Dividend FAQ

Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) is a wholesale distributor of industrial and construction supplies operating across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other international markets. Its product portfolio centers on fasteners-bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and washers-plus a broad range of ancillary items such as concrete anchors, wire ropes, and metal framing systems. The firm serves a diversified customer base that includes OEM manufacturers, MRO (maintenance-repair-operations) users, non-residential construction firms, agricultural and transportation entities, mining and oil-and-gas operators, as well as federal, state, and local governments.

What is the Dividend Yield of FAST?

As of February 2026, FAST`s dividend yield is 2.10%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.12 USD by the current share price of 48.28.

Does FAST pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, FAST paid a dividend of 1.12 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-29 and the payout was 0.24 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 2026-01-29.

FAST dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for FAST for the next 4 payments are between 0.359 (+49.6%) and 0.379 (+57.9%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will FAST pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.24 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-29. 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 4.00% 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 5.32%. If you bought FAST's shares at 21.05 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.12 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.32% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of FAST?

FAST Payout Consistency is 88.7%. 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 2.10% 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 67.7%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of FAST?

FAST`s Overall Dividend Rating is 50.52%. 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 increased by approximately 0.17% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has FAST ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 22, 2025 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 1,150,600,000 +0.1%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-01 02:15