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Fastenal Company Announces Cash Dividend

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Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on November 24, 2020, to shareholders of record by October 27, 2020. This marks a continuation of their quarterly dividend payments since 2011. The company has consistently paid dividends since 1991, with increases over time, including a total of $573.7 million in dividend payments for 2020. Fastenal's board intends to maintain future dividends based on the company's financial health and other relevant factors.

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  • Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share.
  • Consistent dividend payments since 1991, showcasing financial stability.
  • Total dividends paid in 2020 reached $573.7 million.
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WINONA, Minn.--()--Fastenal Company (Nasdaq:FAST) reported its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.25 per share to be paid in cash on November 24, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 27, 2020. Except for share and per share information, dollar amounts are stated in millions.

Fastenal began paying annual dividends in 1991, semi-annual dividends in 2003, and then expanded to quarterly dividends in 2011. Our board of directors currently intends to continue paying quarterly dividends, though all future determination as to payment of dividends will depend upon the financial condition and results of operations of the company and such other factors as are deemed relevant by the board of directors, such as income tax rates related to dividends at that time.

In 2020, 2019, and 2018, we paid (or declared) dividends as follows:

Year

 

First
Quarter

 

Second
Quarter

 

Third
Quarter

 

Fourth
Quarter

2020

 

$

0.250

 

 

$

0.250

 

 

$

0.250

 

 

0.250

 

2019

 

$

0.215

 

 

$

0.215

 

 

$

0.220

 

 

$

0.220

 

2018

 

$

0.185

 

 

$

0.185

 

 

$

0.200

 

 

$

0.200

 

Dividend and common stock purchase activity during the last ten years:

 

 

Total

Dividends per Share

Total Value of

Total Number

Average Per
Share Price of

 

Dividend

Dividends

Regular

Total

Common Stock

of Shares

Common Stock

Year

Payments

Paid

Dividend

Dividend

Purchased

Purchased

Purchased

2020

Four (1)

 

$

573.7

 

 

 

$

1.000

 

 

 

$

1.000

 

 

 

$

52.0

 

 

 

1,600,000

 

 

 

$

32.54

 

 

2019

Four

 

$

498.6

 

 

 

$

0.870

 

 

 

$

0.870

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

2018

Four

 

$

441.9

 

 

 

$

0.770

 

 

 

$

0.770

 

 

 

$

103.0

 

 

 

4,000,000

 

 

 

$

25.75

 

 

2017

Four

 

$

369.1

 

 

 

$

0.640

 

 

 

$

0.640

 

 

 

$

82.6

 

 

 

3,800,000

 

 

 

$

21.72

 

 

2016

Four

 

$

346.6

 

 

 

$

0.600

 

 

 

$

0.600

 

 

 

$

59.5

 

 

 

3,200,000

 

 

 

$

18.58

 

 

2015

Four

 

$

327.1

 

 

 

$

0.560

 

 

 

$

0.560

 

 

 

$

293.0

 

 

 

14,200,000

 

 

 

$

20.63

 

 

2014

Four

 

$

296.6

 

 

 

$

0.500

 

 

 

$

0.500

 

 

 

$

52.9

 

 

 

2,400,000

 

 

 

$

22.06

 

 

2013

Four

 

$

237.5

 

 

 

$

0.400

 

 

 

$

0.400

 

 

 

$

9.1

 

 

 

400,000

 

 

 

$

22.70

 

 

2012

Five(2)

 

$

367.3

 

 

 

$

0.370

 

 

 

$

0.620

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

2011

Four

 

$

191.7

 

 

 

$

0.325

 

 

 

$

0.325

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

Ten Year Total

 

 

$

3,650.1

 

 

 

$

6.035

 

 

 

$

6.285

 

 

 

$

652.1

 

 

 

29,600,000

 

 

 

$

22.03

 

 

(1)

The total dividends paid amount includes the estimated impact from this announcement. The estimate is calculated using the 574.0 million shares outstanding at September 30, 2020.

(2)

There was a supplemental dividend paid in December 2012.

All share and per share information reflects the two-for-one stock splits in both 2019 and 2011.

About Fastenal

Fastenal helps customers simplify and realize product and process savings across their supply chain. We sell a broad offering of products spanning more than nine major product lines – from fasteners and tools to safety and janitorial supplies. These products are efficiently distributed to manufacturing facilities, job sites, and other customer locations through local service teams and point-of-use inventory solutions, including industrial vending technology and bin stock programs (Fastenal Managed Inventory or FMI®). Our distribution system centers on over 3,200 in-market locations (a combination of public branches and customer-specific Onsite locations), primarily in North America but also in Asia, Europe, and Central and South America, each providing tailored inventory, flexible service, and custom solutions to drive the unique goals of local customers. These in-market servicing locations are supported by fifteen regional distribution centers, a captive logistics fleet, robust sourcing, quality and manufacturing resources, and multiple teams of industry specialists and support personnel – all working toward Fastenal’s common goal of Growth Through Customer Service®.

Additional information regarding Fastenal is available on the Fastenal Company website at www.fastenal.com.

This press release contains statements that are not historical in nature and that are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, "forward looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including a statement regarding expectations as to payment of a quarterly cash dividend in the foreseeable future. Any future determination as to payment of dividends will depend upon the financial condition and results of operations of the company and such other factors as are deemed relevant by the board of directors. For example, a change in business needs including working capital and funding for acquisitions, or a change in income tax law relating to dividends, could cause the company to decide not to pay a dividend in the future. A discussion of other risks and uncertainties is included in the company's filings with the SEC, including our most recent annual and quarterly reports. FAST-D

Contacts

Ellen Stolts
Assistant Controller – Reporting and Reconciliation
507.313.7282

FAQ

What is the dividend amount for Fastenal in 2020?

Fastenal declared a dividend of $0.25 per share for 2020.

When is the dividend payment date for Fastenal?

The dividend is payable on November 24, 2020.

What is the record date for Fastenal's dividend?

The record date for the dividend is October 27, 2020.

How often does Fastenal pay dividends?

Fastenal pays dividends quarterly.

What has been the trend of Fastenal's dividends over the past years?

Fastenal has increased its dividends over the years, from $0.250 in 2020 to $0.215 in 2019.

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