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 (+0.70% over 10 days); RSI 43 — healthy momentum range; 3-month momentum positive (+5.2%); rising volume confirms the move (1.17x 30d avg). Currently 7.1% off its 52-week high. Score: +7/7.
FAST is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($45.77) and 200-day ($44.22) moving averages. An RSI of 43.4 sits in the neutral zone — momentum is neither stretched nor exhausted. The 1-year return of -1.9% compares to +16.5% for SPY (trailed the market by 18.4%).
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $9,810 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 18.4%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✓Above 200-day MA ($44.22)
✓Above 50-day MA ($45.77)
✓RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 43.4
✗Positive return (-1.9%)
✓Within 10% of period high (−7.1%)
Period Range $47.02
$38.97$50.63
RSI (14) 43.4
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$47.02
Period Return-1.9%
Period High$50.63
Period Low$38.97
Drawdown−7.1%
MA-50$45.77
MA-200$44.22
RSI (14)43.4
Avg Volume (30d)8.3M
vs. SPYtrailed by 18.4%
Return Rank#540 of 999
Trend Signals
Price is above the 200-day moving average ($44.22)