FAST ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
Fastenal Company
FAST dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | $0.26 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | $0.24 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $0.24 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | $0.22 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | ≈ Aug 26, 2025 | $0.22 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | ≈ May 23, 2025 | $0.22 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | ≈ Feb 28, 2025 | $0.215 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | ≈ Nov 22, 2024 | $0.195 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | ≈ Aug 23, 2024 | $0.195 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | ≈ May 22, 2024 | $0.195 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | ≈ Feb 28, 2024 | $0.195 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from FAST's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is FAST's next ex-dividend date?
FAST's next ex-dividend date is Oct 27, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Oct 26, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is FAST's dividend?
FAST most recently paid about $0.26 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $0.9592 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is FAST's dividend yield?
FAST's dividend yield is about 1.86%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $51.49 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does FAST pay its dividend?
FAST pays quarterly. The payment date for the Oct 27, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on FAST's usual timing we estimate about Nov 24, 2026.
Has FAST grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, FAST paid $0.96 per share, which was 12.9% higher than the 4 payments before that ($0.85). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of FAST pay?
At the current yield of 1.86%, $10,000 invested in FAST would pay roughly $186 a year in dividends, or about $16 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has FAST made money for investors over the past year?
Yes. Over the past year FAST's share price changed by +6.0%, and including the dividends paid its total return was about +8.0%. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?