FAST monthly performance report
Monthly FAST research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
FAST monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Fastenal (FAST) closed August 2026 at $49.99, up 4.78% for the month and +10.01% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, FAST is +24.57%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +12.78% versus its 200-day moving average ($44.33), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, FAST has outperformed the S&P 500 by +6.00%, with a relative strength index reading of 102.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
Fastenal ended August 2026 at $49.99, posting a monthly return of +4.78%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.73%.
The current quarter stands at +2.28% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +12.78% versus the 200-day moving average ($44.33).
Year-to-date, FAST is +24.57% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +11.68%. The stock is currently −1.26% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −22.31%.
| Period | FAST | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.56% | −0.20% | +0.76% |
| 1 Week | +3.93% | +3.90% | +0.02% |
| 1 Month | +4.78% | +3.05% | +1.73% |
| 3 Months | +11.26% | +7.11% | +4.15% |
| 6 Months |