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Fastenal Company (FAST) Free Cash Flow Yield: 2.19%

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Is Fastenal Company’s free cash flow yield high or low?

Fastenal Company's free cash flow yield of 2.19% is 10% below its 5-year average of 2.45%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.51%–3.67%).

The free cash flow yield for Fastenal Company (FAST) is 2.19% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 14.33% (1.92%).

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FAST Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

FAST Free Cash Flow Yield
2.19%+23.73% 1Y
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FAST Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

FAST Current vs Average Free Cash Flow Yield Chart

FAST Free Cash Flow Yield Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD

2.19%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG TTM

1.92%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 3Y

2.52%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 5Y

2.45%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 10Y

2.67%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 15Y

2.43%

FREE CASH FLOW YIELD AVG 20Y

2.40%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+14.33%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-13.10%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-10.45%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-18.00%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-9.86%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-8.88%

FAST Competitors' Free Cash Flow Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPFREE CASH FLOW YIELDTTM3Y5Y
Fastenal Company (FAST)—2.19%1.92%2.52%2.45%
AMETEK, Inc. (AME)$51.06B3.33%3.58%3.83%3.67%
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK)$49.11B2.69%2.98%3.02%2.85%
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)$48.96B2.07%2.50%2.18%2.23%
PACCAR Inc (PCAR)$60.21B5.41%5.23%5.37%4.33%
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)$62.17BN/A-0.90%-4.00%-3.16%
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)$36.22B5.90%4.87%4.07%3.71%
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)$72.19B3.77%3.68%3.72%3.48%
Dover Corporation (DOV)$29.23B3.86%2.72%3.58%3.68%
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)$76.94B4.03%3.52%2.95%3.70%

Yield Comparison

FCF Yield

2.19%

Earnings Yield

2.47%

Dividend Yield

1.99%

Formula: FCF Yield = (Free Cash Flow / Market Cap) × 100

How FCF Yield is used:

  • Shows free cash flow after capital expenditures relative to market cap
  • Can be compared with earnings yield and dividend yield
  • Can be compared with the company's historical range
  • Can be compared with peers that report positive free cash flow

FCF vs earnings: Differences between FCF yield and earnings yield can reflect capital expenditures, working capital changes, and other non-cash accounting items.

Fastenal Company Free Cash Flow Yield Formula & Definition

FCF Yield measures free cash flow relative to market capitalization. It compares cash generation after capital expenditures with the equity value of the company.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Fastenal Company Free Cash Flow Yield FAQ

What is the free cash flow yield for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
The free cash flow yield for FAST stock is 2.19%.
Is Fastenal Company's free cash flow yield high or low?
Fastenal Company's free cash flow yield of 2.19% is 10% below its 5-year average of 2.45%, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.51%–3.67%).
What is the TTM average free cash flow yield for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
The TTM average free cash flow yield for FAST stock is 1.92%.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow yield for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
The 3Y average free cash flow yield for FAST stock is 2.52%.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow yield for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
The 5Y average free cash flow yield for FAST stock is 2.45%.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow yield for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
The 10Y average free cash flow yield for FAST stock is 2.67%.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow yield for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
The 15Y average free cash flow yield for FAST stock is 2.43%.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow yield for Fastenal Company (FAST)?
The 20Y average free cash flow yield for FAST stock is 2.40%.

Fastenal Company Free Cash Flow Yield History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW YIELD
2026-06-102.19%
2026-06-092.17%
2026-06-082.20%
2026-06-052.16%
2026-06-042.14%
2026-06-032.18%
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2026-05-292.29%
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2026-05-122.33%
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2026-05-082.29%
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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.

Winona, MN
21,339 employees
www.fastenal.com
Industrials / Industrial - Distribution
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Distribution
CEO
Daniel L. Florness
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