Fastenal Company (FAST) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Fastenal shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Fastenal stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 83.2 million shares (7.25% of the company), worth about $4.10 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 40.2%.
In Q2 2026, 1,526 institutional holdings reports listed 1.07 billion shares worth $48.90 billion, up 10.1% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 64 transactions in the last two years: 25 sales worth $40.65 million and 9 purchases. The newest one on file is from April 24, 2026 (Ancius Michael J, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through April 24, 2026.
Fastenal Company
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Fastenal shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 83.2 million | 7.25% | $4.1B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 74.9 million | 6.53% | $3.7B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 64.9 million | 5.66% | $3.2B |
| State Street Corporation | 56.4 million | 4.92% | $2.8B |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 42.9 million | 3.74% | $2.1B |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 39.6 million | 3.45% | $2.0B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 39.5 million | 3.44% | $1.9B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 20.9 million | 1.82% | $1.0B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 20.8 million | 1.81% | $1.0B |
| BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. | 18.8 million | 1.64% | $926.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Fastenal institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,526 | 1.07 billion | $48.9B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,490 | 972.0 million | $45.1B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,447 | 997.0 million | $40.1B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,469 | 963.0 million | $47.2B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,379 | 985.0 million | $41.4B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,316 | 484.0 million | $37.5B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,304 | 478.0 million | $34.3B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,235 | 473.0 million | $33.7B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Fastenal insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancius Michael J | Apr 24, 2026 | Director | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 44.90 per share. | $44,900 |
| Wisecup Reyne Kay | Mar 5, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 47.34 per share. | $1.7M |
| Wisecup Reyne Kay | Mar 5, 2026 | Director | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 13.00 per share. | $479,960 |
| Satterlee Scott Alan | Jan 23, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 44.19 per share. | $705,454 |
| Satterlee Scott Alan | Jan 23, 2026 | Director | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 19.00 per share. | $303,316 |
| Ancius Michael J | Dec 12, 2025 | Director | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 42.01 per share. | $63,015 |
| Nielsen Sarah N | Nov 19, 2025 | Director | Purchase at price 39.60 per share. | $39,600 |
| Ancius Michael J | Nov 18, 2025 | Director | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 13.75 per share. | $27,500 |
| Johnson Daniel L. | Nov 17, 2025 | Director | Purchase at price 40.44 per share. | $40,440 |
| Hsu Hsenghung Sam | Nov 13, 2025 | Director | Purchase at price 40.75 per share. | $40,750 |
| Hsu Hsenghung Sam | Nov 13, 2025 | Director | Purchase at price 40.58 per share. | $40,580 |
| Eastman Stephen L | Nov 12, 2025 | Director | Purchase at price 40.82 per share. | $40,816 |
Newest 12 of 64 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Fastenal stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 7.25% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.53%) and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (5.66%).
How many institutions own Fastenal stock?
1,526 institutional holdings reports listed Fastenal shares in Q2 2026, 1.07 billion shares in all worth $48.90 billion.
Are Fastenal insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 25 sales and 9 purchases (64 transactions in all); the newest on file is from April 24, 2026.
