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With a market cap of $46.9 billion, Winona, Minnesota-based Fastenal Company (FAST) is a leading wholesale distributor of industrial and construction supplies, operating primarily in North America. The company specializes in fasteners and an extensive range of related products catering to manufacturing, construction, and various other markets.
Shares of the industrial and construction fasteners maker have outperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. FAST has climbed 36.2% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 30.4%. In 2024, shares of FAST are up 26.4%, compared to SPX’s 23.1% gain on a YTD basis.