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 (+0.42% over 10 days). Currently 8.0% off its 52-week high. Score: +4/7.
FAST is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($45.14) and 200-day ($44.47) moving averages. An RSI of 67.1 sits in the neutral zone — momentum is neither stretched nor exhausted. The 1-year return of +8.7% compares to +22.9% for SPY (trailed the market by 14.2%).
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $10,866 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 14.2%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✓Above 200-day MA ($44.47)
✓Above 50-day MA ($45.14)
✓RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 67.1
✓Positive return (+8.7%)
✓Within 10% of period high (−8.0%)
Period Range $46.57
$38.97$50.63
RSI (14) 67.1
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$46.57
Period Return+8.7%
Period High$50.63
Period Low$38.97
Drawdown−8.0%
MA-50$45.14
MA-200$44.47
RSI (14)67.1
Avg Volume (30d)6.7M
vs. SPYtrailed by 14.2%
Return Rank#612 of 1246
Trend Signals
Price is above the 200-day moving average ($44.47)