Capital Expenditures for Fastenal (FAST)
According to Fastenal's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $248.50M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$248.50M
YoY change
+8.3%
5Y CAGR
+7.9%
Peak year (2019)
$246.40M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$3.51B
CapEx history chart for Fastenal (FAST) from 1989 to 2025
CapEx history table for Fastenal (FAST) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $245.30M | +8.3% | ||
| 2024 | $226.50M | +31.1% | ||
| 2023 | $172.80M | -0.6% | ||
| 2022 | $173.80M | +11.0% | ||
| 2021 | $156.60M | -6.8% | ||
| 2020 | $168.10M | -31.8% | ||
| 2019 | $246.40M | +39.8% | ||
| 2018 | $176.30M | +47.0% | ||
| 2017 | $119.90M | -36.7% | ||
| 2016 | $189.45M | +22.1% | ||
| 2015 | $155.17M | -18.1% | ||
| 2014 | $189.47M | -8.3% | ||
| 2013 | $206.54M | +49.2% | ||
| 2012 | $138.41M | +15.3% | ||
| 2011 | $120.04M | +63.1% | ||
| 2010 | $73.60M | +40.1% | ||
| 2009 | $52.54M | -44.9% | ||
| 2008 | $95.31M | +70.9% | ||
| 2007 | $55.76M | -28.1% | ||
| 2006 | $77.58M | +17.7% | ||
| 2005 | $65.91M | +25.1% | ||
| 2004 | $52.69M | +4.9% | ||
| 2003 | $50.25M | +17.7% | ||
| 2002 | $42.68M | -5.9% | ||
| 2001 | $45.34M | +23.5% | ||
| 2000 | $36.73M | -6.3% | ||
| 1999 | $39.20M | +5.4% | ||
| 1998 | $37.20M | +29.6% | ||
| 1997 | $28.70M | +9.5% | ||
| 1996 | $26.20M | +56.9% | ||
| 1995 | $16.70M | +106.2% | ||
| 1994 | $8.10M | +47.3% | ||
| 1993 | $5.50M | +1.9% | ||
| 1992 | $5.40M | +35.0% | ||
| 1991 | $4.00M | +122.2% | ||
| 1990 | $1.80M | +63.6% | ||
| 1989 | $1.10M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Fastenal's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Fastenal (FAST) reported capital expenditures of $245.30M – grew 8.3% year-over-year.
Fastenal capital expenditures has grown for 2 consecutive years, with a +7.9% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
2019 marks the peak capital expenditures at $246.40M, with the historical low of $1.10M recorded in 1989.
Among 8 Industrials peers, Fastenal (FAST) ranks 8th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $2.05B.
Fastenal Capital Expenditures by Year
Fastenal Capital Expenditures 2025: $245.30M
Fastenal capital expenditures in 2025 was $245.30M, grew 8.3% from 2024.
Fastenal Capital Expenditures 2024: $226.50M
Fastenal capital expenditures in 2024 was $226.50M, surged 31.1% from 2023.
Fastenal Capital Expenditures 2023: $172.80M
Fastenal capital expenditures in 2023 was $172.80M, edged down 0.6% below 2022.
Fastenal Capital Expenditures 2022: $173.80M
Fastenal capital expenditures in 2022 was $173.80M, grew 11.0% from 2021.
Fastenal Capital Expenditures 2021: $156.60M
Fastenal capital expenditures in 2021 was $156.60M.
See more financial history for Fastenal (FAST).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Fastenal, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Deere & Company (DE) | $4.23B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $3.79B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $2.94B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $2.63B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $1.47B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $1.27B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $986.00M | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Fastenal's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Fastenal (FAST) is $248.50M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Fastenal capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Fastenal (FAST) capital expenditures changed +8.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Fastenal capital expenditures?
- Fastenal (FAST) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +7.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Fastenal capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Fastenal capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $246.40M in 2019.
What was Fastenal capital expenditures in 2024?
- Fastenal (FAST) capital expenditures in 2024 was $226.50M.
What was Fastenal capital expenditures in 2025?
- Fastenal (FAST) capital expenditures in 2025 was $245.30M.
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