EPS (Diluted) for Fastenal (FAST)
According to Fastenal's latest reported financial statements, the company's current diluted EPS (TTM) is $1.14. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) is net income divided by the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding over the period. It expresses profit on a per-share basis — the figure investors use to value an individual share — and accounts for potential dilution from options, RSUs, and convertible securities.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
FAST
Currently viewingEPS (Diluted)Switch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$1.14
YoY change
+9.0%
5Y CAGR
+7.8%
Peak year (2025)
$1.09
Latest annual
$1.09
EPS (Diluted) history chart for Fastenal (FAST) from 1987 to 2025
EPS (Diluted) history table for Fastenal (FAST) from 1987 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EPS (Diluted) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.09 | +9.0% | ||
| 2024 | $1.00 | -1.0% | ||
| 2023 | $1.01 | +7.4% | ||
| 2022 | $0.94 | +17.5% | ||
| 2021 | $0.80 | +6.7% | ||
| 2020 | $0.75 | +8.7% | ||
| 2019 | $0.69 | +5.3% | ||
| 2018 | $0.66 | +31.0% | ||
| 2017 | $0.50 | +14.9% | ||
| 2016 | $0.43 | -2.2% | ||
| 2015 | $0.45 | +7.2% | ||
| 2014 | $0.41 | +9.2% | ||
| 2013 | $0.38 | +7.0% | ||
| 2012 | $0.35 | +16.4% | ||
| 2011 | $0.30 | +35.6% | ||
| 2010 | $0.23 | +45.2% | ||
| 2009 | $0.15 | -34.0% | ||
| 2008 | $0.23 | +20.5% | ||
| 2007 | $0.20 | +18.2% | ||
| 2006 | $0.17 | +17.9% | ||
| 2005 | $0.14 | +27.3% | ||
| 2004 | $0.11 | +57.1% | ||
| 2003 | $0.07 | +7.7% | ||
| 2002 | $0.07 | +8.3% | ||
| 2001 | $0.06 | -7.7% | ||
| 2000 | $0.07 | +18.2% | ||
| 1999 | $0.06 | +25.6% | ||
| 1998 | $0.04 | +29.6% | ||
| 1997 | $0.03 | +25.7% | ||
| 1996 | $0.03 | +19.6% | ||
| 1995 | $0.02 | +47.1% | ||
| 1994 | $0.02 | +53.0% | ||
| 1993 | $0.01 | +33.3% | ||
| 1992 | $0.01 | +31.6% | ||
| 1991 | $0.01 | +7.5% | ||
| 1990 | $0.01 | +39.5% | ||
| 1989 | $0.00 | +35.7% | ||
| 1988 | $0.00 | +47.4% | ||
| 1987 | $0.00 | — |
EPS (Diluted) values are taken from Fastenal's reported income 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
2025's annual diluted EPS for Fastenal (FAST) came in at $1.09 – grew 9.0% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Fastenal diluted EPS delivered a +7.8% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The dataset's maximum diluted EPS sits at $1.09 (2025); the minimum reading of $0.00 dates to 1987.
Within Industrials, Fastenal (FAST) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for diluted EPS is $9.31.
Fastenal EPS (Diluted) by Year
Fastenal EPS (Diluted) 2025: $1.09
Fastenal diluted EPS in 2025 was $1.09, grew 9.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Fastenal EPS (Diluted) 2024: $1.00
Fastenal diluted EPS in 2024 was $1.00, edged down 1.0% below 2023.
Fastenal EPS (Diluted) 2023: $1.01
Fastenal diluted EPS in 2023 was $1.01, grew 7.4% from 2022.
Fastenal EPS (Diluted) 2022: $0.94
Fastenal diluted EPS in 2022 was $0.94, grew 17.5% from 2021.
Fastenal EPS (Diluted) 2021: $0.80
Fastenal diluted EPS in 2021 was $0.80.
See more financial history for Fastenal (FAST).
Sector peers — EPS (Diluted)
Companies in the same sector as Fastenal, ranked by their latest diluted EPS.
| Company | EPS (Diluted) | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $18.83 | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $18.50 | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $11.97 | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $10.46 | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $8.16 | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $7.36 | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $4.96 | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $2.48 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Fastenal's diluted EPS?
- Latest reported diluted EPS for Fastenal (FAST) is $1.14 (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Fastenal diluted EPS changed year-over-year?
- Fastenal (FAST) diluted EPS changed +9.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Fastenal diluted EPS?
- Fastenal (FAST) diluted EPS compound annual growth rate is +7.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Fastenal diluted EPS hit its highest annual value?
- Fastenal diluted EPS reached its highest annual value of $1.09 in 2025.
What was Fastenal diluted EPS in 2024?
- Fastenal (FAST) diluted EPS in 2024 was $1.00.
What was Fastenal diluted EPS in 2025?
- Fastenal (FAST) diluted EPS in 2025 was $1.09.
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