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: Neutral.
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Neutral
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 (+2.49% over 10 days); 3-month momentum positive (+16.7%). Concerns: RSI 71 — overbought, elevated pullback risk; declining volume on rally — weak conviction (0.78x 30d avg). Currently 3.1% off its 52-week high. Score: +3/7.
FAST is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($47.93) and 200-day ($44.92) moving averages. With an RSI of 71.2, momentum has stretched into overbought territory — short-term pullbacks are common from these levels. The 1-year return of +4.3% compares to +20.5% for SPY (trailed the market by 16.2%).
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $10,431 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 16.2%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✓Above 200-day MA ($44.92)
✓Above 50-day MA ($47.93)
!RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 71.2
✓Positive return (+4.3%)
✓Within 10% of period high (−3.1%)
Period Range $51.26
$38.97$52.92
RSI (14) 71.2
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$51.26
Period Return+4.3%
Period High$52.92
Period Low$38.97
Drawdown−3.1%
MA-50$47.93
MA-200$44.92
RSI (14)71.2
Avg Volume (30d)8.4M
vs. SPYtrailed by 16.2%
Return Rank#540 of 999
Trend Signals
Price is above the 200-day moving average ($44.92)