Fastenal (FAST) Dividend Forecast & DRIP Calculator

Project future dividend income from Fastenal (FAST) based on its 4.6% historical CAGR. Toggle DRIP, add monthly contributions, and set custom growth assumptions.

Investment, stock price, and share count are tied together (investment = shares × price). Editing one updates the others so they stay in sync.

Default reflects historical 5Y CAGR (~4.6%).

Initial dividend yield
1.944%

Based on current price and annual dividend.

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Results After 10 Years

Total Portfolio Value

$1,975.7097.6%

Annual Dividend Income

$36.8377.7%

Monthly Dividend Income

$3.0777.7%

Yield on Cost

3.68%

Total Return Breakdown

$1,976 (+97.6%)

Initial Investment

$1,000

50.6%

Additional Investments

$0

0.0%

Dividends

$278

14.1%

Stock Price Growth

$698

35.3%

Growth Projections

Total Portfolio Value ($)

Annual Dividend Income ($)

Monthly Dividend Income ($)

Yield on Cost (%)

Detailed Projections

  • Year 0

    Portfolio value
    $1,000.00
    Shares
    21.60
    Annual DPS
    $0.9000
    Annual dividend
    $19.44
    Yield on cost
    1.94%
    Stock price
    $46.30
    Total profit
    $0.00
  • Year 1

    Portfolio value
    $1,070.86
    Shares
    22.03
    Annual DPS
    $0.9410
    Annual dividend
    $20.73
    Yield on cost
    2.07%
    Annual investment
    $20.48
    Stock price
    $48.62
    Total profit
    $70.86
  • Year 2

    Portfolio value
    $1,146.64
    Shares
    22.46
    Annual DPS
    $0.9840
    Annual dividend
    $22.10
    Yield on cost
    2.21%
    Annual investment
    $21.84
    Stock price
    $51.05
    Total profit
    $146.64
  • Year 3

    Portfolio value
    $1,227.68
    Shares
    22.91
    Annual DPS
    $1.0288
    Annual dividend
    $23.57
    Yield on cost
    2.36%
    Annual investment
    $23.28
    Stock price
    $53.60
    Total profit
    $227.68
  • Year 4

    Portfolio value
    $1,314.35
    Shares
    23.35
    Annual DPS
    $1.0757
    Annual dividend
    $25.12
    Yield on cost
    2.51%
    Annual investment
    $24.82
    Stock price
    $56.28
    Total profit
    $314.35
  • Year 5

    Portfolio value
    $1,407.02
    Shares
    23.81
    Annual DPS
    $1.1248
    Annual dividend
    $26.78
    Yield on cost
    2.68%
    Annual investment
    $26.46
    Stock price
    $59.09
    Total profit
    $407.02
  • Year 6

    Portfolio value
    $1,506.10
    Shares
    24.27
    Annual DPS
    $1.1761
    Annual dividend
    $28.55
    Yield on cost
    2.85%
    Annual investment
    $28.21
    Stock price
    $62.05
    Total profit
    $506.10
  • Year 7

    Portfolio value
    $1,612.03
    Shares
    24.74
    Annual DPS
    $1.2297
    Annual dividend
    $30.43
    Yield on cost
    3.04%
    Annual investment
    $30.07
    Stock price
    $65.15
    Total profit
    $612.03
  • Year 8

    Portfolio value
    $1,725.27
    Shares
    25.22
    Annual DPS
    $1.2858
    Annual dividend
    $32.43
    Yield on cost
    3.24%
    Annual investment
    $32.05
    Stock price
    $68.41
    Total profit
    $725.27
  • Year 9

    Portfolio value
    $1,846.31
    Shares
    25.71
    Annual DPS
    $1.3444
    Annual dividend
    $34.56
    Yield on cost
    3.46%
    Annual investment
    $34.15
    Stock price
    $71.83
    Total profit
    $846.31
  • Year 10

    Portfolio value
    $1,975.70
    Shares
    26.20
    Annual DPS
    $1.4057
    Annual dividend
    $36.83
    Yield on cost
    3.68%
    Annual investment
    $36.39
    Stock price
    $75.42
    Total profit
    $975.70

Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP

Final-year advantageExtra income +$6.47 (21.3% vs no DRIP)Without DRIPWith DRIP
Projected dividend income: DRIP vs no DRIP
YearWithout DRIP ($)With DRIP ($)
120.3220.73
221.2522.10
322.2223.57
423.2325.12
524.2926.78
625.4028.55
726.5630.43
827.7732.43
929.0434.56
1030.3636.83

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Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income will Fastenal pay in 10 years?

Based on a $1,000 investment with 4.6% annual dividend growth, Fastenal (FAST) could generate $36.83/year in dividend income after 10 years (with DRIP enabled).

What is Fastenal's projected dividend growth rate?

Fastenal (FAST) has grown its dividend at a 4.6% annual rate over the past 5 years. This historical CAGR is used as the default projection but can be adjusted in the calculator.

How does DRIP work with Fastenal dividends?

DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan) automatically reinvests dividends into additional Fastenal shares. Over time, this compounds returns because you earn dividends on your reinvested dividends, significantly increasing total income.

How much do I need to invest in Fastenal to make $1,000/month in dividends?

At Fastenal's current yield of 1.94%, you would need a lump-sum investment of approximately $617,333 to generate $1,000/month in dividends. Use the Goal Calculator above for detailed scenarios.

Are these dividend projections guaranteed?

No. All projections are based on historical dividend growth rates and current yields. Companies can cut, suspend, or increase dividends at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results.