Fastenal Company (FAST) FCF Payout Ratio: 90.74%
Is Fastenal Company’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Fastenal Company's FCF payout ratio of 90.74% is in line with its 5-year average of 92.39%, around the middle of its 5-year range (80.70%–104.92%).
4.45% below its 12-month average of 94.97%.
FAST FCF Payout Ratio Chart
FAST Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
FAST Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
FAST FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
90.74%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
94.97%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
90.84%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
92.39%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
90.57%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
99.15%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
100.98%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.45%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-0.11%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-1.78%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+0.18%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-8.48%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-10.14%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
90.7%
Earnings Payout Ratio
83.6%
Dividend Yield
2.00%
FCF Yield
2.20%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.05B | $1.00B | 95.6% |
| 2024 | $946.80M | $893.30M | 94.3% |
| 2023 | $1.26B | $1.02B | 80.7% |
| 2022 | $767.20M | $711.30M | 92.7% |
| 2021 | $613.50M | $643.70M | 104.9% |
| 2020 | $933.70M | $803.40M | 86.0% |
| 2019 | $596.30M | $498.60M | 83.6% |
| 2018 | $497.90M | $441.90M | 88.8% |
| 2017 | $465.30M | $369.10M | 79.3% |
| 2016 | $324.55M | $346.60M | 106.8% |
| 2015 | $391.77M | $327.10M | 83.5% |
| 2014 | $309.92M | $296.58M | 95.7% |
| 2013 | $209.58M | $237.46M | 113.3% |
| 2012 | $257.89M | $367.31M | 142.4% |
| 2011 | $148.45M | $191.74M | 129.2% |
| 2010 | $166.89M | $182.81M | 109.5% |
| 2009 | $253.53M | $106.94M | 42.2% |
| 2008 | $164.59M | $117.47M | 71.4% |
| 2007 | $172.13M | $66.22M | 38.5% |
| 2006 | $20.29M | $60.55M | 298.4% |
| 2005 | $56.00M | $46.94M | 83.8% |
| 2004 | $4.75M | $30.35M | 638.9% |
| 2003 | $40.38M | $15.94M | 39.5% |
| 2002 | ($24.86M) | $3.79M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2001 | $46.38M | $3.42M | 7.4% |
| 2000 | $1.52M | $3.04M | 199.1% |
| 1999 | $16.80M | $1.50M | 8.9% |
| 1998 | $6.10M | $0.80M | 13.1% |
| 1997 | ($14.00M) | $0.80M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1996 | ($13.70M) | $0.80M | N/A (Loss) |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
Fastenal Company FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Fastenal Company FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The FCF payout ratio for FAST stock is 90.74%.
- Is Fastenal Company's FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Fastenal Company's FCF payout ratio of 90.74% is in line with its 5-year average of 92.39%, around the middle of its 5-year range (80.70%–104.92%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for FAST stock is 94.97%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for FAST stock is 90.84%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for FAST stock is 92.39%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for FAST stock is 90.57%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for FAST stock is 99.15%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for FAST stock is 100.98%.
Fastenal Company FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 95.58% |
| 2024-12-31 | 94.35% |
| 2023-12-31 | 80.70% |
| 2022-12-31 | 92.71% |
| 2021-12-31 | 104.92% |
| 2020-12-31 | 86.04% |
| 2019-12-31 | 83.62% |
| 2018-12-31 | 88.75% |
| 2017-12-31 | 79.33% |
| 2016-12-31 | 106.79% |
| 2015-12-31 | 83.49% |
| 2014-12-31 | 95.70% |
| 2013-12-31 | 113.30% |
| 2012-12-31 | 142.43% |
| 2011-12-31 | 129.17% |
| 2010-12-31 | 109.54% |
| 2009-12-31 | 42.18% |
| 2008-12-31 | 71.37% |
| 2007-12-31 | 38.47% |
| 2006-12-31 | 298.35% |
| 2005-12-31 | 83.81% |
| 2004-12-31 | 638.95% |
| 2003-12-31 | 39.47% |
| 2001-12-31 | 7.36% |
| 2000-12-31 | 199.15% |
| 1999-12-31 | 8.93% |
| 1998-12-31 | 13.11% |
About Fastenal Company
Fastenal Company, along with its associated entities, operates as a global wholesale supplier of industrial and construction materials, with significant operations throughout North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and other international markets. Branded as Fastenal, the company offers a comprehensive range of fasteners, such as threaded bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and washers, which are vital for manufacturing processes, building developments, and equipment servicing. Beyond fasteners, its product catalog extends to diverse hardware and miscellaneous items like pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire ropes, strut products, and rivets, along with their related accessories. Fastenal serves a wide array of clients, including original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and operations departments within the manufacturing sector, and various non-residential construction contractors spanning general, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, and road construction. Its customer base further encompasses agricultural businesses, transportation services (trucking, railroads), mining operations, educational institutions, retail establishments, the oil and gas exploration, production, and refinement industries, and governmental bodies at federal, state, and local levels. The company distributes its offerings through an extensive network of 3,209 in-market facilities and 15 major distribution centers. Established in 1967, Fastenal Company's corporate headquarters are located in Winona, Minnesota.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Distribution
- CEO
- Daniel L. Florness