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Fastenal Co Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

FAST dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.3900
Forward Dividend yield
2.29%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

FAST dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
2.66%
Industry
1.77%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

FAST dividend payout ratio

Fastenal Co paid out 90.1% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.
Retained earnings
9.9%
Payout ratio
90.1%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

FAST vs Industrial Distribution Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
FAST2.66%No1+90.10%
FERGN/A2+1,744.20%
GWW0.78%Yes0+20.40%
WSO2.49%Yes0+71.40%
POOL1.21%Yes0+32.00%

FAST dividend dates

Next dividend payment date
May 23, 2024
Next ex-dividend date
Apr 24, 2024

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Fastenal Co Dividends FAQ

Does Fastenal Co pay a dividend?

Yes, FAST has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is Fastenal Co's Dividend Payment Date?

Fastenal Co's next dividend payment date is on 2024-05-23, when Fastenal Co shareholders who owned FAST shares before 2024-04-24 will receive a dividend payment of $0.3900 per share. Add FAST to your watchlist to be reminded of FAST's next dividend payment.

Is Fastenal Co's dividend stable?

No, FAST's dividend has not been stable over the last 10 years

Does Fastenal Co have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

No, FAST's past year earnings per share was $2.02, and their annual dividend per share is $1.82. FAST's dividend payout ratio is 90.1%, which is not sustainable.

How much is Fastenal Co's dividend?

FAST pays a dividend of $1.82 per share. FAST's annual dividend yield is 2.66%. Fastenal Co's dividend is higher than the US industry average of 1.77%, and it is lower than the US market average of 4.25%.

What is Fastenal Co's Ex-Dividend Date?

Fastenal Co's upcoming ex-dividend date is on 2024-04-24. Fastenal Co shareholders who own FAST stock before this date will receive Fastenal Co's next dividend payment of $0.3900 per share on 2024-05-23. Add FAST to your watchlist to be reminded before FAST's ex-dividend date.

Is Fastenal Co's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, FAST's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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