Fastenal (FAST) director buys 1,000 at $40.8161; owns 21,000

Fastenal (FAST) reported an insider transaction on a Form 4.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Fastenal (FAST) reported an insider transaction on a Form 4. A company director purchased 1,000 shares of common stock on 11/12/2025 at an average price of $40.8161. Following this trade, the director beneficially owns 21,000 shares, held in direct ownership.

The filing notes that share amounts have been adjusted for Fastenal’s 2-for-1 stock split on May 21, 2025. A footnote indicates some shares are maintained in a revocable trust with shared voting and investment power with the director’s spouse.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,000 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Eastman Stephen L.

Role Director

Bought 1,000 shs ($41K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	1,000	$40.8161	$41K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 21,000 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. On May 21, 2025, the Common Stock of Fastenal Company split 2-for-1 and the amounts reported have been adjusted to reflect the stock split.
2. F2. Shares maintained in a revocable trust, over which the reporting person shares voting and investment power with his wife.

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What insider transaction did FAST disclose on Form 4?

A director bought 1,000 shares of Fastenal common stock on 11/12/2025 at $40.8161 per share.

How many Fastenal (FAST) shares does the director own after the trade?

The director beneficially owns 21,000 shares following the reported transaction.

What was the purchase price in the FAST insider buy?

The reported average price was $40.8161 per share.

Was there a recent Fastenal stock split affecting the share counts?

Yes. Amounts reflect a 2-for-1 split that occurred on May 21, 2025.

What is the reported ownership form for the FAST shares?

The post-transaction holdings are listed as Direct (D) ownership, with a footnote noting a revocable trust shared with the spouse.

What is the form type filed for this insider trade at Fastenal (FAST)?

It is a Form 4, reporting changes in insider beneficial ownership.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 11/13/2025 - 01:04 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Eastman Stephen L.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2001 THEURER BOULEVARD

(Street)

WINONA MN 55987

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FASTENAL CO [ FAST ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/12/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	11/12/2025		P		1,000	A	$40.8161	21,000(1)(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. On May 21, 2025, the Common Stock of Fastenal Company split 2-for-1 and the amounts reported have been adjusted to reflect the stock split.

2. Shares maintained in a revocable trust, over which the reporting person shares voting and investment power with his wife.

Remarks:

	/s/John J. Milek, Attorney-in-Fact	11/13/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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