Stock-Based Compensation for Fastenal (FAST)
Stock-Based Compensation for Fastenal (FAST): headline value $8.80M · YoY +5.0%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
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
$8.80M
YoY change
+5.0%
5Y CAGR
+8.1%
Peak year (2025)
$8.40M
Latest annual
$8.40M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Fastenal (FAST) from 1989 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Fastenal (FAST) from 1989 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.40M | +5.0% | ||
| 2024 | $8.00M | +9.6% | ||
| 2023 | $7.30M | +1.4% | ||
| 2022 | $7.20M | +28.6% | ||
| 2021 | $5.60M | -1.8% | ||
| 2020 | $5.70M | 0.0% | ||
| 2019 | $5.70M | +11.8% | ||
| 2018 | $5.10M | -1.9% | ||
| 2017 | $5.20M | +26.8% | ||
| 2016 | $4.10M | -29.3% | ||
| 2015 | $5.80M | -17.6% | ||
| 2014 | $7.04M | +30.4% | ||
| 2013 | $5.40M | +12.5% | ||
| 2012 | $4.80M | +18.5% | ||
| 2011 | $4.05M | +0.5% | ||
| 2010 | $4.03M | +4.7% | ||
| 2009 | $3.85M | +18.6% | ||
| 2008 | $3.25M | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — | ||
| 1989 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation 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
Fastenal (FAST) most recent annual stock-based compensation stands at $8.40M (2025) – grew 5.0% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Fastenal stock-based compensation produced a CAGR of +8.1% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The dataset's maximum stock-based compensation sits at $8.40M (2025); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 1989.
Fastenal (FAST) sits 5th of 8 Industrials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $25.00M.
Fastenal Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Fastenal Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $8.40M
Fastenal stock-based compensation in 2025 was $8.40M, grew 5.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Fastenal Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $8.00M
Fastenal stock-based compensation in 2024 was $8.00M, grew 9.6% from 2023.
Fastenal Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $7.30M
Fastenal stock-based compensation in 2023 was $7.30M, edged up 1.4% from 2022.
Fastenal Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $7.20M
Fastenal stock-based compensation in 2022 was $7.20M, grew 28.6% from 2021.
Fastenal Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $5.60M
Fastenal stock-based compensation in 2021 was $5.60M.
See more financial history for Fastenal (FAST).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Fastenal, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $1.09B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $426.00M | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $242.00M | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $50.00M | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $0 | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $0 | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $0 | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Fastenal's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Fastenal (FAST) is $8.80M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Fastenal stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Fastenal (FAST) stock-based compensation changed +5.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Fastenal stock-based compensation?
Fastenal (FAST) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +8.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Fastenal stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Fastenal stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $8.40M in 2025.
What was Fastenal stock-based compensation in 2024?
Fastenal (FAST) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $8.00M.
What was Fastenal stock-based compensation in 2025?
Fastenal (FAST) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $8.40M.
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