Fastenal (FAST) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (FAST) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 2.15%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.60
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 2.19%
Overall Dividend Rating 57.86%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.67%
Payout Ratio 79.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 96.7%
Total Return 12m: 4.56%
#26 in Group
Total Return 5y: 176.52%
#39 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Trading Companies & Distributors

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
FAST 44,574m 2.15% 5.67%
RXL 8,251m 9.56% 39.7%
SIX3 3,693m 12.1% 21.0%
WJX 264m 6.73% 30.4%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
FAST 44,574m 2.19% 79.6%
INTR 2,577m 63.3% 10.0%
BDI 373m 59.7% 33.1%
HRI 3,920m 51.9% 20.9%

FAST Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
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 0.52%
2024-07-26 2024-07-26 2024-08-23 Quarterly 0.39 0.57%
2024-04-24 2024-04-25 2024-05-23 Quarterly 0.39 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 0.61%
2023-07-26 2023-07-27 2023-08-24 Quarterly 0.35 0.6%
2023-04-26 2023-04-27 2023-05-25 Quarterly 0.35 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 0.66%
2022-07-26 2022-07-27 2022-08-24 Quarterly 0.31 0.65%
2022-04-26 2022-04-27 2022-05-25 Quarterly 0.31 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 0.5%
2021-07-26 2021-07-27 2021-08-24 Quarterly 0.28 0.52%
2021-04-23 2021-04-26 2021-05-25 Quarterly 0.28 0.54%
2021-02-02 2021-02-03 2021-03-03 Quarterly 0.28 -30% 0.6%
2020-12-01 2020-12-02 2020-12-22 Other 0.4 60% 0.81%
2020-10-26 2020-10-27 2020-11-24 Quarterly 0.25 0.57%
2020-07-27 2020-07-28 2020-08-25 Quarterly 0.25 0.55%
2020-04-27 2020-04-28 2020-05-26 Quarterly 0.25 0.69%
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.25 13.6%
2019-10-24 2019-10-25 2019-11-22 Quarterly 0.22
2019-07-24 2019-07-25 2019-08-22 Quarterly 0.22 2.3%
2019-04-23 2019-04-24 2019-05-22 Quarterly 0.215
2019-01-30 2019-01-31 2019-02-27 Quarterly 0.215 7.5%
2018-10-23 2018-10-24 2018-11-21 Quarterly 0.2
2018-07-24 2018-07-25 2018-08-22 Quarterly 0.2 8.1%
2018-04-24 2018-04-25 2018-05-23 Quarterly 0.185
2018-01-30 2018-01-31 2018-02-27 Quarterly 0.185 15.6%
2017-10-24 2017-10-25 2017-11-22 Quarterly 0.16
2017-07-24 2017-07-26 2017-08-23 Quarterly 0.16
2017-04-24 2017-04-26 2017-05-24 Quarterly 0.16
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-28 Quarterly 0.16 6.7%
2016-10-21 2016-10-25 2016-11-22 Quarterly 0.15
2016-07-22 2016-07-26 2016-08-23 Quarterly 0.15
2016-04-22 2016-04-26 2016-05-24 Quarterly 0.15
2016-01-27 2016-01-29 2016-02-26 Quarterly 0.15 7.1%
2015-10-23 2015-10-27 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.14

FAST Dividend FAQ

Does FAST pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, FAST paid a dividend of 1.60 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-01-31.

What is the Dividend Yield of FAST?

As of April 2025, FAST`s dividend yield is 2.15%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.60M USD by the current share price of 78.01.

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 2.19M% per year.
Weak growth: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of FAST?

FAST's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.67M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Fastenal five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.60M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (28.21):

What is the Payout Consistency of FAST?

FAST Payout Consistency is 96.7%.
Highly consistent: Fastenal has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does FAST have a good Dividend Yield?

FAST`s 2.15% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of FAST?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of FAST is 79.6%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of FAST?

FAST`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.86%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

FAST Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in FAST`s Outstanding Shares?

Fastenal`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.06% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -50.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Fastenal 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 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%