Fastenal Company (FAST) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 1.14
Is Fastenal Company’s earnings per share (eps) high or low?
Fastenal Company's earnings per share (eps) of 1.14 is 22% above its 5-year average of 0.93, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.75–1.10).
The earnings per share (eps) for Fastenal Company (FAST) is 1.14 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 8.57% (1.05).
FAST Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
FAST Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
FAST Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
FAST Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
1.14
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM
1.05
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y
1.02
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y
0.93
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y
0.76
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y
0.63
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y
0.52
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.57%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+12.32%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+21.93%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+50.45%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+82.04%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+119.43%
FAST Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | — | 1.14 | 1.05 | 1.02 | 0.93 |
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME) | $52.67B | 6.62 | 6.19 | 5.78 | 5.20 |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) | $51.73B | 4.78 | 5.18 | 5.54 | 4.91 |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) | $51.24B | 9.62 | 8.01 | 9.01 | 9.43 |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) | $62.65B | -0.33 | -0.38 | -0.35 | -0.30 |
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR) | $62.99B | 4.70 | 6.22 | 6.75 | 5.51 |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON) | $36.47B | 2.49 | 3.29 | 2.75 | 1.68 |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | $35.93B | 4.53 | 4.64 | 4.37 | 3.93 |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) | $73.81B | 10.77 | 11.13 | 10.46 | 9.51 |
| Dover Corporation (DOV) | $29.76B | 8.00 | 13.77 | 10.64 | 9.19 |
EPS Comparison
Trailing EPS (TTM)
$1.14
Forward EPS (Est.)
$1.24
P/E Ratio
40.9
Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Why EPS matters:
- Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
- Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
- Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
- Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation
Fastenal Company Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition
EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Fastenal Company Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ
- What is the earnings per share (eps) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The earnings per share (eps) for FAST stock is 1.14.
- Is Fastenal Company's earnings per share (eps) high or low?
- Fastenal Company's earnings per share (eps) of 1.14 is 22% above its 5-year average of 0.93, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.75–1.10).
- What is the TTM average earnings per share (eps) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The TTM average earnings per share (eps) for FAST stock is 1.05.
- What is the 3Y average earnings per share (eps) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 3Y average earnings per share (eps) for FAST stock is 1.02.
- What is the 5Y average earnings per share (eps) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 5Y average earnings per share (eps) for FAST stock is 0.93.
- What is the 10Y average earnings per share (eps) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 10Y average earnings per share (eps) for FAST stock is 0.76.
- What is the 15Y average earnings per share (eps) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 15Y average earnings per share (eps) for FAST stock is 0.63.
- What is the 20Y average earnings per share (eps) for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 20Y average earnings per share (eps) for FAST stock is 0.52.
Fastenal Company Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
| DATE | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.10 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.00 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.80 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.38 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.35 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.30 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.23 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.15 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.23 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.20 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.17 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.14 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.11 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.07 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.07 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.06 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.07 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.06 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.04 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.03 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.03 |