Fastenal Co. | Large-cap | Industrials
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Fastenal Dividend Key Statistics

Fastenal is expected to pay $1.76 per share annually, representing a forward dividend yield of 4.33%. The company's 5-year average dividend yield stands at 2.19%. The company maintains a payout ratio of 80.00%, indicating how much of its earnings are distributed as dividends.

Expected Annual Dividend $1.76
Expected Yield 4.33%
Last 12-Month Dividend $1.65
Current Yield 4.06%
5-Year Avg Yield 2.19%
Last 5Y Dividend $7.47
Payout Ratio 80.00%
Date Range Feb 1991 - Apr 2025
All Time Dividend $16.86
Last Ex-Dividend Date Apr 25, 2025

Fastenal Yearly Dividend History Chart

Dividend Payment History

Ex-Date Amount Yield Stock Price
Apr 25, 2025 $0.44 N/A N/A
Jan 31, 2025 $0.43 0.58% $73.84
Oct 25, 2024 $0.39 0.50% $78.23
Jul 26, 2024 $0.39 0.58% $67.30
Apr 24, 2024 $0.39 0.57% $68.43
Jan 31, 2024 $0.39 0.56% $70.02
Dec 5, 2023 $0.38 0.59% $64.16
Oct 25, 2023 $0.35 0.59% $59.80
Jul 26, 2023 $0.35 0.62% $56.08
Apr 26, 2023 $0.35 0.64% $54.66
Feb 1, 2023 $0.35 0.67% $52.11
Oct 26, 2022 $0.31 0.63% $49.49
Jul 26, 2022 $0.31 0.59% $52.95
Apr 26, 2022 $0.31 0.58% $53.16
Feb 1, 2022 $0.31 0.60% $51.95
Oct 25, 2021 $0.28 0.49% $57.08
Jul 26, 2021 $0.28 0.51% $54.77
Apr 23, 2021 $0.28 0.54% $52.28
Feb 2, 2021 $0.28 0.59% $47.39
Dec 1, 2020 $0.40 0.81% $49.21
Oct 26, 2020 $0.25 0.58% $43.23
Jul 27, 2020 $0.25 0.53% $47.04
Apr 27, 2020 $0.25 0.70% $35.70
Jan 30, 2020 $0.25 0.67% $37.35
Oct 24, 2019 $0.22 0.59% $37.15

Complete Dividend Payment History

Ex-Date Amount Yield Stock Price
Apr 25, 2025 $0.44 N/A N/A
Jan 31, 2025 $0.43 0.58% $73.84
Oct 25, 2024 $0.39 0.50% $78.23
Jul 26, 2024 $0.39 0.58% $67.30
Apr 24, 2024 $0.39 0.57% $68.43
Jan 31, 2024 $0.39 0.56% $70.02
Dec 5, 2023 $0.38 0.59% $64.16
Oct 25, 2023 $0.35 0.59% $59.80
Jul 26, 2023 $0.35 0.62% $56.08
Apr 26, 2023 $0.35 0.64% $54.66
Feb 1, 2023 $0.35 0.67% $52.11
Oct 26, 2022 $0.31 0.63% $49.49
Jul 26, 2022 $0.31 0.59% $52.95
Apr 26, 2022 $0.31 0.58% $53.16
Feb 1, 2022 $0.31 0.60% $51.95
Oct 25, 2021 $0.28 0.49% $57.08
Jul 26, 2021 $0.28 0.51% $54.77
Apr 23, 2021 $0.28 0.54% $52.28
Feb 2, 2021 $0.28 0.59% $47.39
Dec 1, 2020 $0.40 0.81% $49.21
Oct 26, 2020 $0.25 0.58% $43.23
Jul 27, 2020 $0.25 0.53% $47.04
Apr 27, 2020 $0.25 0.70% $35.70
Jan 30, 2020 $0.25 0.67% $37.35
Oct 24, 2019 $0.22 0.59% $37.15
Jul 24, 2019 $0.22 0.74% $29.62
Apr 23, 2019 $0.43 1.21% $35.44
Jan 30, 2019 $0.43 1.42% $30.34
Oct 23, 2018 $0.40 1.52% $26.38
Jul 24, 2018 $0.40 1.42% $28.13
Apr 24, 2018 $0.37 1.46% $25.33
Jan 30, 2018 $0.37 1.38% $26.74
Oct 24, 2017 $0.32 1.34% $23.95
Jul 24, 2017 $0.32 1.47% $21.77
Apr 24, 2017 $0.32 1.43% $22.34
Jan 30, 2017 $0.32 1.31% $24.52
Oct 21, 2016 $0.30 1.55% $19.38
Jul 22, 2016 $0.30 1.40% $21.38
Apr 22, 2016 $0.30 1.28% $23.40
Jan 27, 2016 $0.30 1.39% $21.63
Oct 23, 2015 $0.28 1.43% $19.58
Jul 24, 2015 $0.28 1.34% $20.93
Apr 24, 2015 $0.28 1.31% $21.42
Jan 28, 2015 $0.28 1.32% $21.17
Oct 22, 2014 $0.25 1.14% $22.02
Jul 23, 2014 $0.25 1.13% $22.06
Apr 23, 2014 $0.25 1.01% $24.72
Jan 29, 2014 $0.25 0.57% $44.23
Oct 23, 2013 $0.25 0.51% $49.39
Jul 24, 2013 $0.25 0.50% $50.24
Apr 30, 2013 $0.20 0.39% $50.78
Jan 30, 2013 $0.10 0.20% $50.69
Feb 19, 2003 $0.06 0.72% $8.31
Feb 20, 2002 $0.10 1.08% $9.29
Feb 21, 2001 $0.09 1.20% $7.52
Feb 23, 2000 $0.08 1.44% $5.55
Feb 24, 1999 $0.04 0.85% $4.73
Feb 25, 1998 $0.02 0.37% $5.44
Feb 26, 1997 $0.02 0.42% $4.77
Feb 28, 1996 $0.02 0.44% $4.53
Feb 8, 1995 $0.04 1.43% $2.80
Mar 2, 1994 $0.04 1.72% $2.32
Feb 23, 1993 $0.03 2.13% $1.41
Feb 25, 1992 $0.06 6.06% $0.99
Feb 25, 1991 $0.05 7.25% $0.69

Yearly Dividend Summary

Year Payments Total Amount Average Amount Average Yield
2025 1 $0.43 $0.43 0.58%
2024 4 $1.56 $0.39 2.20%
2023 5 $1.78 $0.36 3.10%
2022 4 $1.24 $0.31 2.39%
2021 4 $1.12 $0.28 2.12%
2020 5 $1.40 $0.28 3.29%
2019 4 $1.30 $0.32 3.92%
2018 4 $1.54 $0.38 5.78%
2017 4 $1.28 $0.32 5.53%
2016 4 $1.20 $0.30 5.60%
2015 4 $1.12 $0.28 5.39%
2014 4 $1.00 $0.25 3.54%
2013 4 $0.80 $0.20 1.59%
2003 1 $0.06 $0.06 0.72%
2002 1 $0.10 $0.10 1.08%
2001 1 $0.09 $0.09 1.20%
2000 1 $0.08 $0.08 1.44%
1999 1 $0.04 $0.04 0.85%
1998 1 $0.02 $0.02 0.37%
1997 1 $0.02 $0.02 0.42%
1996 1 $0.02 $0.02 0.44%
1995 1 $0.04 $0.04 1.43%
1994 1 $0.04 $0.04 1.72%
1993 1 $0.03 $0.03 2.13%
1992 1 $0.06 $0.06 6.06%
1991 1 $0.05 $0.05 7.25%

Fastenal & Peers | Dividend Comparison

Company Annual Rate Current Yield 5Y Avg Yield Payout Ratio EX DIV. DATE
Fastenal FAST
$1.65 4.06% 2.19% 80.00% Apr 25, 2025
Ferguson Enterprises FERG
$1.66 0.78% 1.94% 40.45% Jun 20, 2025
W.W. Grainger GWW
$8.20 0.77% 1.15% 21.05% May 12, 2025
Watsco WSO
$10.80 2.52% 2.67% 82.70% Apr 15, 2025
Watsco WSO.B
$10.80 2.49% 2.66% 82.70% Apr 15, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

For how long has Fastenal been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
Fastenal has been paying dividends for 34 years, from 1991 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $16.86 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
When was Fastenal's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
Fastenal's most recent dividend payment was $0.44 per share, with an ex-dividend date of April 25, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
What was Fastenal's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
Fastenal's highest annual dividend was paid in 2023, when the company distributed $1.78 per share across 5 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
How do Fastenal's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
Comparing Fastenal's dividend payments, the company paid $1.78 per share in 2023 versus $1.56 per share in 2024, representing a decrease of $0.22. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
How much would a 10,000 investment in Fastenal have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
Over the past 10 years, Fastenal has paid a total of $13.85 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000 investment would have generated approximately $3,278.88 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.

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