Fastenal Company Stock Forecast

Buy candidate since Jul 10, 2026 Gain 1.20%

The Fastenal Company stock price gained 1.20% on the last trading day (Monday, 13th Jul 2026), rising from $46.49 to $47.05. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.18% from a day low at $46.64 to a day high of $47.65. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -0.11% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 3 million more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 10 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $486.45 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 6.77% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $48.25 and $52.21 at the end of this 3-month period.

FAST Signals & Forecast

The Fastenal Company stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $47.20. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $46.14. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Thursday, July 02, 2026, and so far it has fallen -3.19%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Fastenal Company stock

Fastenal Company finds support from accumulated volume at $44.88 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $1.02 (2.18%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.39%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $44.81 (-4.75%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 6 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (FAST) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 14th

For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 14th we expect Fastenal Company to open at $47.11, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $46.50 and $47.60, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.09 (+/-2.35%) up or down from last closing price. If Fastenal Company takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.35% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $47.10 (0.11%) than the support at $44.88 (4.61%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.

Dividend Warning For FAST

Dividend coming up for FAST: Ex-dividend date (Tuesday 28th July, 2026) is 14 days away. The dividend is $0.260.

Is Fastenal Company stock A Buy?

Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Fastenal Company stock to perform well in the short-term.

Current score: 2.433 Buy Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on July 14, 2026 - $47.11 ( 0.131%).

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