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); strong 1-year return of +13.2%. Concerns: RSI 75 — overbought, elevated pullback risk. Currently 7.6% off its 52-week high. Score: +3/7.
FAST is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($45.07) and 200-day ($44.56) moving averages. With an RSI of 74.9, momentum has stretched into overbought territory — short-term pullbacks are common from these levels. The 1-year return of +13.2% compares to +24.4% for SPY (trailed the market by 11.2%).
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $11,318 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 11.2%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✓Above 200-day MA ($44.56)
✓Above 50-day MA ($45.07)
!RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 74.9
✓Positive return (+13.2%)
✓Within 10% of period high (−7.6%)
Period Range $46.79
$38.97$50.63
RSI (14) 74.9
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$46.79
Period Return+13.2%
Period High$50.63
Period Low$38.97
Drawdown−7.6%
MA-50$45.07
MA-200$44.56
RSI (14)74.9
Avg Volume (30d)6.7M
vs. SPYtrailed by 11.2%
Return Rank#599 of 1245
Trend Signals
Price is above the 200-day moving average ($44.56)