Here’s whether Fastenal Co (FAST) is worth buying in 2026 —
based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs.
the S&P 500. Our current read: Bullish.
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Bullish
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); above the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum positive); 50-day MA is rising (+2.82% over 10 days); 3-month momentum positive (+17.9%). Currently 3.6% off its 52-week high. Score: +5/7.
FAST is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($47.46) and 200-day ($44.67) moving averages. An RSI of 68.8 sits in the neutral zone — momentum is neither stretched nor exhausted. The 1-year return of +4.8% compares to +20.4% for SPY (trailed the market by 15.6%).
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $10,479 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 15.6%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✓Above 200-day MA ($44.67)
✓Above 50-day MA ($47.46)
✓RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 68.8
✓Positive return (+4.8%)
✓Within 10% of period high (−3.6%)
Period Range $51.02
$38.97$52.92
RSI (14) 68.8
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$51.02
Period Return+4.8%
Period High$52.92
Period Low$38.97
Drawdown−3.6%
MA-50$47.46
MA-200$44.67
RSI (14)68.8
Avg Volume (30d)8.7M
vs. SPYtrailed by 15.6%
Return Rank#640 of 1252
Trend Signals
Price is above the 200-day moving average ($44.67)