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 81.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.80%
Consistency Lifetime 88.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.05%
Payout FCF 95.6%
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 64.73%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
RXL 11,607 M 4.76% 17.24%
MSM 5,040 M 4.07% 5.79%
WSO 15,389 M 2.83% 5.00%
FTAI 24,894 M 0.85% 6.51%
HRI 3,038 M 2.04% 3.10%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
INTR 3,456 M 166.67% 100.0%
HRI 3,038 M 53.83% 100.0%
AER 24,085 M 44.00% 18.0%
RXL 11,607 M 27.09% 68.9%
WSO 15,389 M 11.30% 95.3%
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1.33% Yield
FAST Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH 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 is a global wholesale distributor specializing in industrial and construction supplies, primarily fasteners such as bolts, nuts, and screws. Headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, the company serves a diverse client base including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), maintenance and repair operations (MRO), and the non-residential construction sector.

What is the Dividend Yield of FAST?

As of April 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 45.64.

Does FAST pay a dividend?

As of April 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 payments are between 0.228 (-5.0%) and 0.248 (+3.3%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.07%.

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 11.8% 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 5.05%. If you bought FAST's shares at 22.19 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.12 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.05% 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 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 64.73%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

FAST Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

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 0%
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 0%
2002 1,214,032,000 -0%
2003 1,214,032,000 0%
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: 2026-04-05 02:15 UTC