Fastenal: Strong Business Model, But Little Margin Of Safety [Forbes]
Fastenal Company (FAST)
Last fastenal company earnings: 4/14 06:50 am
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Summary Fastenal's business model, including onsite services, drives operational efficiency and revenue growth, positioning it as a key player in industrial distribution. The stock's high valuation multiples limit short-term upside as cyclical pressures and economic uncertainty impact its earnings growth potential. While Fastenal maintains a strong dividend track record, its premium price diminishes the margin of safety, affecting future returns for investors. Generally, when investing in stocks we look for companies with strong brand power, differentiation and significant barriers to entry. This is not the case with Fastenal Co. ( FAST Financial ). As the company operates in the industrial supplies distribution sector, there is little differentiation and a low barrier to entry. The company makes up for this, however, by being very efficient in executing its business model, offering diversified solutions, inventory solutions and has a large distribution network, which guara
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- Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) was downgraded by analysts at Hsbc Global Res from a "hold" rating to a "moderate sell" rating.MarketBeat
- Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) was downgraded by analysts at HSBC Holdings plc from a "hold" rating to a "reduce" rating. They now have a $70.00 price target on the stock.MarketBeat
- Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) was downgraded by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating. They now have a $86.00 price target on the stock.MarketBeat
- Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) had its price target raised by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from $74.00 to $85.00. They now have a "hold" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
- Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) is now covered by analysts at UBS Group AG. They set a "neutral" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
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Earnings
- 10/11/24 - In-Line
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Sec Filings
- 12/2/24 - Form 4
- 11/26/24 - Form 4
- 11/22/24 - Form 144
- FAST's page on the SEC website