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Update shared on29 Jul 2025

Fair value Increased 15%
AnalystConsensusTarget's Fair Value
US$43.25
5.1% overvalued intrinsic discount
31 Jul
US$45.44
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The substantial upward revision in Fastenal’s price target is primarily driven by improved revenue growth forecasts and a higher future P/E multiple, raising fair value from $37.59 to $43.25.


What's in the News


  • Fastenal completed its buyback program announced in 2017, having repurchased 11,800,000 shares (1.03% of shares) for $418.77 million, with no additional shares repurchased in the last reported period.

Valuation Changes


Summary of Valuation Changes for Fastenal

  • The Consensus Analyst Price Target has significantly risen from $37.59 to $43.25.
  • The Future P/E for Fastenal has significantly risen from 35.50x to 39.12x.
  • The Consensus Revenue Growth forecasts for Fastenal has risen from 7.8% per annum to 8.4% per annum.

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