If you'd invested in Fastenal (FAST): performance and returns
Looking for Fastenal's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Fastenal have returned?
This calculator shows how much Fastenal stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Fastenal
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $1,312 | +31% |
| 3 years ago | $1,900 | +90% |
| 5 years ago | $2,107 | +111% |
| 10 years ago | $4,737 | +374% |
| since inception (1987) | $1,446,687 | +144569% |
Return by year (Fastenal)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +11% | $1,108 (+11%) |
| 2025 | +18% | $1,312 (+31%) |
| 2024 | +7% | $1,408 (+41%) |
| 2023 | +35% | $1,900 (+90%) |
| 2022 | -11% | $1,695 (+69%) |
| 2021 | +24% | $2,107 (+111%) |
| 2020 | +31% | $2,754 (+175%) |
| 2019 | +15% | $3,178 (+218%) |
| 2018 | +10% | $3,496 (+250%) |
| 2017 | +11% | $3,867 (+287%) |
| 2016 | +22% | $4,737 (+374%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does FAST return?
$1,000 invested in Fastenal 10 years ago would be worth $4,737 today, i.e. +17%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was FAST's best/worst year?
Best year: 2023 (+35%). Worst year: 2022 (-11%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in FAST since inception be worth?
Since 1987, $1,000 would have become $1,446,687 (+144569%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Fastenal's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Fastenal pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Fastenal's average annual return (ROI)?
Fastenal's return on investment is about +17%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.