Fastenal Company (FAST)
Fastenal distributes fasteners and industrial supplies through stores and on-site vending.
- Fiscal year end in SEC snapshot
- December 31
- Annual report period end
- 2025-12-31
The SEC classifies these issuers under “Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply” (SIC 5200). A shared code is a starting point for finding comparable businesses. Product mix, geography and customers can still differ substantially. Read the company descriptions before treating the group as direct competitors.
Align the reporting periods before comparing annual results. Companies with different year ends report different 12-month windows.
| Fiscal year end (SEC) | Companies |
|---|---|
| December 31 | FAST, SHW |
| December 28 | TSCO |
Fastenal distributes fasteners and industrial supplies through stores and on-site vending.
Sherwin-Williams is a leading maker and retailer of paints and coatings, selling through its own stores and to industrial customers. Its results are closely tied to housing, construction, and renovation activity.
Tractor Supply is a rural-lifestyle retailer selling farm supplies, pet products, tools, and equipment.
Industry codes and annual filing references come from the SEC submissions snapshot linked to each issuer in our company catalog (snapshot ; newer filings may exist). Only groups with at least three distinct issuers, business descriptions and annual filing links are included. Multiple share classes of one issuer count as one company. This is a coverage directory, not a complete industry census or a ranking of investments.
SEC Standard Industrial Classification code list explains the classification system. Read our research methodology or browse all industry directories.
Financials describe the business. The next question is which assumptions an investment thesis depends on. Explore the member reports below for analysis of catalysts, risks, and what would change the view. $39/month or $249/year.
Members-only research
$39/mo or $249/yr · cancel future renewals anytime · sources included