Does Fastenal Pay Dividends?
Fastenal Company · FAST · updated
Key facts: Fastenal dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Fastenal (FAST) pays a dividend of $0.26 per share every quarter, $1.04 a year, a 1.95% yield at its share price of $54.13.
- Fastenal (FAST) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November.
- The most recent dividend from Fastenal (FAST), $0.26 per share, went ex-dividend on Oct 28, 2026 and was paid on Nov 25, 2026.
- Fastenal (FAST) has paid a dividend since at least 1991; SmarterDividends' records hold 97 of its dividend payments.
- Fastenal (FAST) has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Fastenal (FAST), 8.3% to $0.26 per share, went ex-dividend on Jul 28, 2026.
- At $1.04 a year per share, 100 shares of FAST pay $104.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Fastenal (FAST) B on an A to F scale; it pays out 78% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Fastenal Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-fastenal-pay-dividends
How much does Fastenal pay?
Fastenal (FAST) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.26 per share. That is $1.04 per share a year, a 1.95% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $104.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $195.00 a year, before tax. Work out your own number with the FAST dividend calculator.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | $0.26 | — |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | $0.26 | +8.3% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | $0.24 | — |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $0.24 | +9.1% |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | $0.22 | — |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 | $0.22 | — |
| Apr 25, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | $0.22 | +2.3% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | $0.22 | +10.3% |
When does Fastenal pay dividends?
Fastenal (FAST) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The FAST ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Fastenal's dividend history
Fastenal (FAST) has paid a dividend since at least 1991, and SmarterDividends' records hold 97 payments. It has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 8.3%, went ex-dividend on Jul 28, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2011, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is B on an A to F scale. Full FAST dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Fastenal pay dividends?
As of Nov 5, 2026, Fastenal (FAST) pays a dividend of $0.26 per share every quarter, $1.04 a year, a 1.95% yield at its share price of $54.13.
How much is Fastenal's dividend?
Fastenal (FAST) pays $0.26 per share each payment, $1.04 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.00 per share in total.
How often does Fastenal pay dividends?
Fastenal (FAST) pays every quarter, most recently in February, May, August and November.
When is Fastenal's next dividend?
Fastenal has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in February, May, August and November. The last one went ex-dividend on Oct 28, 2026.
What is Fastenal's dividend yield?
1.95% as of Nov 5, 2026: $1.04 a year in dividends divided by the $54.13 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of FAST pay?
About $104.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $26.00, at Fastenal's current dividend rate.
Has Fastenal ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Fastenal's annual dividend, most recently in 2011. It has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years since.
How long has Fastenal paid dividends?
Since at least 1991, the start of Fastenal's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 97 payments.
When do I need to buy FAST to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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