Cash on Hand for Fastenal (FAST)
According to Fastenal's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $308.60M USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
FAST
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Latest period
$308.60M
YoY change
+8.2%
5Y CAGR
+2.4%
Peak year (2025)
$276.80M
Latest annual
$276.80M
Cash on Hand history chart for Fastenal (FAST) from 1987 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Fastenal (FAST) from 1987 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $276.80M | +8.2% | ||
| 2024 | $255.80M | +15.6% | ||
| 2023 | $221.30M | -3.8% | ||
| 2022 | $230.10M | -2.6% | ||
| 2021 | $236.20M | -3.9% | ||
| 2020 | $245.70M | +40.5% | ||
| 2019 | $174.90M | +4.6% | ||
| 2018 | $167.20M | +43.0% | ||
| 2017 | $116.90M | +3.7% | ||
| 2016 | $112.73M | -12.6% | ||
| 2015 | $129.02M | +12.7% | ||
| 2014 | $114.50M | +94.2% | ||
| 2013 | $58.96M | -26.3% | ||
| 2012 | $79.97M | -44.8% | ||
| 2011 | $144.84M | -14.7% | ||
| 2010 | $169.76M | -10.3% | ||
| 2009 | $189.25M | +118.2% | ||
| 2008 | $86.74M | +51.2% | ||
| 2007 | $57.38M | +90.1% | ||
| 2006 | $30.18M | -46.9% | ||
| 2005 | $56.87M | +45.8% | ||
| 2004 | $39.00M | -45.0% | ||
| 2003 | $70.89M | +38.0% | ||
| 2002 | $51.36M | -25.0% | ||
| 2001 | $68.52M | +109.5% | ||
| 2000 | $32.71M | +17.7% | ||
| 1999 | $27.80M | +1223.8% | ||
| 1998 | $2.10M | +425.0% | ||
| 1997 | $400,000 | 0.0% | ||
| 1996 | $400,000 | -93.9% | ||
| 1995 | $6.60M | +112.9% | ||
| 1994 | $3.10M | +55.0% | ||
| 1993 | $2.00M | +53.8% | ||
| 1992 | $1.30M | -61.8% | ||
| 1991 | $3.40M | -26.1% | ||
| 1990 | $4.60M | +43.8% | ||
| 1989 | $3.20M | +39.1% | ||
| 1988 | $2.30M | +43.8% | ||
| 1987 | $1.60M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Fastenal's reported balance sheets (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
Fastenal (FAST) most recent annual cash and short-term investments stands at $276.80M (2025) – grew 8.2% year-over-year.
Fastenal cash and short-term investments compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +2.4%, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The dataset's maximum cash and short-term investments sits at $276.80M (2025); the minimum reading of $400,000 dates to 1996.
Among 8 Industrials peers, Fastenal (FAST) ranks 9th; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $9.83B.
Fastenal Cash on Hand by Year
Fastenal Cash on Hand 2025: $276.80M
Fastenal cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $276.80M, grew 8.2% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Fastenal Cash on Hand 2024: $255.80M
Fastenal cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $255.80M, grew 15.6% from 2023.
Fastenal Cash on Hand 2023: $221.30M
Fastenal cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $221.30M, edged down 3.8% below 2022.
Fastenal Cash on Hand 2022: $230.10M
Fastenal cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $230.10M, edged down 2.6% below 2021.
Fastenal Cash on Hand 2021: $236.20M
Fastenal cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $236.20M.
See more financial history for Fastenal (FAST).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Fastenal, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $29.40B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $12.93B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $12.39B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $9.98B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $9.69B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $7.43B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $1.52B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $803.00M | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Fastenal's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Fastenal (FAST) is $308.60M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Fastenal cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Fastenal (FAST) cash and short-term investments changed +8.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Fastenal cash and short-term investments?
- Fastenal (FAST) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is +2.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Fastenal cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Fastenal cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $276.80M in 2025.
What was Fastenal cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Fastenal (FAST) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $255.80M.
What was Fastenal cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Fastenal (FAST) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $276.80M.
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