FAST Dividend History - Fastenal

Track the latest FAST dividend history: 1.60% Dividend Yield, 2.19% Annual Growth - Explore FAST's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 1.60%
Cash Amount 12m 1.17
Dividend Growth 5y avg 2.19%
Dividend Rating 52.76%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.53%
Payout Ratio 79.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 5
Payout Consistency 96.7%
Total Return 12m: 8.73%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 125.90%
#1 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

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
FAST 42,880m 1.60% 3.53%
AIT 10,208m 0.48% 1.80%
AER 19,290m 0.77% 1.30%
AL 5,508m 1.81% 2.26%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
FAST 42,880m 2.19% 52.8%
FERG 36,976m 3.03% 40.5%
FTAI 14,749m 5.88% 66.2%
AIT 10,208m 2.95% 50.9%

FAST Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
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
2015-07-24 2015-07-28 2015-08-25 Quarterly 0.14

FAST Dividend History - FAQ

Does FAST pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, FAST paid a dividend of 1.17 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-10-25.

What is the Dividend Yield of FAST?

As of February 2025, FAST`s dividend yield is 1.60%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.17 USD by the current share price of 74.78.

How often does FAST pay dividends?

FAST pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), FAST has issued 5 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 Rate of FAST?

FAST's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.19% 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 3.53%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Fastenal five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (1.17) divided by the purchase price five years ago (33.10):

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 1.60% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

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 52.76%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: FAST Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of FAST`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Fastenal are shrinking at a rate of -0.07% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -71.8%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did 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 (Mill.) Growth Rate
2009 593000000
2010 590000000 -0.51%
2011 592000000 +0.34%
2012 594000000 +0.34%
2013 595000000 +0.17%
2014 595000000
2015 584000000 -1.85%
2016 578000000 -1.03%
2017 577000000 -0.17%
2018 574000000 -0.52%
2019 574000000
2020 576000000 +0.35%
2021 577000000 +0.17%
2022 576000000 -0.17%
2023 573000000 -0.52%
2024 574000000 +0.17%