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Fastenal Company

Fastenal Company

FASTNASDAQIndustrials● Active
$46.18
$-0.61(-1.31%)
Market Cap$53.0B
P/E Ratio
52W High$50.63
52W Low$38.97

Fastenal Company (FAST) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

FAST · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$276.8M +8.2% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$276.8M
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$0
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+8.2%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$308.6M
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 31, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$276.8MCash on Hand
Total Debt$441.9MTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$165.1MNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 39%Debt 61%

Fastenal Company carries a net debt position of $165.1M. Total debt ($441.9M) exceeds cash on hand ($276.8M). Fastenal Company cash vs debt ratio: 39% cash / 61% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$276.8M$441.9M = −$165.1M

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
FAST annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 31, 2025Latest$276.8M+8.2%
Dec 31, 2024$255.8M+15.6%
Dec 31, 2023$221.3M-3.8%
Dec 31, 2022$230.1M-2.6%
Dec 31, 2021$236.2M-3.9%
FAST cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

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$29.40B17.2%
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$7.43B3.1%
#5
Fastenal Company
Fastenal CompanyYOU
FAST
$276.8M0.5%
Industrials sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Fastenal Company (FAST) cash on hand as of December 31, 2025 is $276.8M, comprising $276.8M in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as Fastenal Company cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Fastenal Company cash reserves or cash position.

Fastenal Company annual cash on hand history shows increased +8.2% in 2025: increased +8.2% in 2025. Fastenal Company cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Fastenal Company carries total debt of $441.9M against cash of $276.8M, resulting in a net debt position of -$165.1M. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.

Frequently asked questions

FAST cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 31, 2025, Fastenal Company (FAST) has $276,800,000 in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $276,800,000 in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (March 31, 2026): $308,600,000. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Fastenal Company · Fastenal Company SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2025