Fastenal Company (FAST) is trading at $44.20, which is -11.8% below its all-time high of $50.13. The Drawdown Severity Score is 2.2, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, FAST has experienced 313 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -6.0%.
Data last updated: May 30, 2026 at 04:19 PM EDT
FAST
StockFastenal Company
Price
$44.20
as of May 29, 2026
All Time High: $50.13
Moderately Elevated
Current Drawdown
-11.8%
Days in Drawdown
215
Avg Max Drawdown
6.0%
Avg Length
42
Drawdown Severity Score™
2.2
FAST - Price & High Water Mark
FAST - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Fastenal Company (FAST) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Fastenal Company is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-29, the stock is trading at $44.20, which represents a 11.8% decline from its all-time high of $50.13. This drawdown has persisted for 215 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Fastenal Company typically experiences drawdowns averaging 6.0% in depth, with an average duration of 42 days. Fastenal Company has gone through 313 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Fastenal Company in the last 14 years was 30.7%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 707 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Fastenal Company currently stands at 2.21. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 2.0 and 3.0 indicates a moderately elevated drawdown that's starting to exceed normal ranges—worth monitoring for potential opportunities.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Fastenal Company's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 313 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-26 | Ongoing | 215 days | -11.8% | $50.13 | $44.20 | — |
| 2025-08-20 | 2025-08-22 | 3 days | -1.5% | $49.64 | $48.89 | $50.13 |
| 2025-08-14 | 2025-08-19 | 6 days | -1.1% | $48.96 | $48.44 | $49.64 |
| 2025-08-11 | 2025-08-12 | 2 days | -0.3% | $47.74 | $47.59 | $48.20 |
| 2025-07-25 | 2025-08-08 | 15 days | -4.9% | $47.46 | $45.14 | $47.74 |
| 2025-07-21 | 2025-07-22 | 2 days | -0.1% | $45.61 | $45.57 | $46.62 |
| 2025-07-11 | 2025-07-14 | 4 days | -0.7% | $43.13 | $42.84 | $44.63 |
| 2025-07-07 | 2025-07-09 | 3 days | -1.5% | $42.71 | $42.05 | $42.97 |
| 2025-07-02 | 2025-07-03 | 2 days | -0.4% | $42.44 | $42.26 | $42.71 |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-07-01 | 19 days | -4.5% | $42.44 | $40.54 | $42.44 |
| 2025-06-11 | 2025-06-12 | 2 days | -0.2% | $42.30 | $42.23 | $42.44 |
| 2024-11-12 | 2025-06-06 | 206 days | -15.7% | $41.30 | $34.82 | $41.65 |
| 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-11 | 5 days | -0.6% | $40.92 | $40.69 | $41.30 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2024-11-06 | 7 days | -0.7% | $38.36 | $38.10 | $40.92 |
| 2024-10-21 | 2024-10-29 | 9 days | -2.9% | $37.94 | $36.83 | $38.00 |
| 2024-10-17 | 2024-10-18 | 2 days | -0.2% | $37.88 | $37.82 | $37.94 |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-10-16 | 209 days | -20.4% | $37.76 | $30.07 | $37.88 |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-19 | 11 days | -2.1% | $36.57 | $35.79 | $36.70 |
| 2024-03-05 | 2024-03-07 | 3 days | -0.6% | $36.01 | $35.79 | $36.57 |
| 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-04 | 5 days | -1.0% | $35.42 | $35.07 | $36.01 |
| 2024-02-05 | 2024-02-22 | 18 days | -2.4% | $34.02 | $33.19 | $34.70 |
| 2024-01-23 | 2024-02-01 | 10 days | -2.2% | $33.47 | $32.75 | $33.63 |
| 2023-12-27 | 2024-01-18 | 23 days | -5.3% | $31.34 | $29.68 | $32.53 |
| 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-21 | 2 days | -0.1% | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.17 |
| 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-18 | 4 days | -0.1% | $30.75 | $30.72 | $30.95 |
| 2023-12-08 | 2023-12-11 | 4 days | -0.1% | $29.86 | $29.82 | $30.33 |
| 2021-12-30 | 2023-12-06 | 707 days | -30.7% | $29.17 | $20.21 | $29.75 |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-29 | 17 days | -4.3% | $29.03 | $27.77 | $29.17 |
| 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-10 | 3 days | -0.6% | $28.62 | $28.44 | $29.03 |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-06 | 20 days | -4.7% | $27.78 | $26.48 | $28.07 |
| 2021-11-05 | 2021-11-09 | 5 days | -0.5% | $26.50 | $26.37 | $26.63 |
| 2021-11-03 | 2021-11-04 | 2 days | -0.3% | $26.00 | $25.93 | $26.50 |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-02 | 2 days | -0.5% | $25.85 | $25.71 | $26.00 |
| 2021-10-26 | 2021-10-28 | 3 days | -1.0% | $25.43 | $25.16 | $25.44 |
| 2021-10-20 | 2021-10-25 | 6 days | -0.4% | $25.35 | $25.24 | $25.43 |
| 2021-09-03 | 2021-10-19 | 47 days | -8.7% | $25.33 | $23.11 | $25.35 |
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-02 | 3 days | -1.2% | $25.29 | $24.99 | $25.33 |
| 2021-08-04 | 2021-08-30 | 27 days | -3.1% | $25.20 | $24.42 | $25.29 |
| 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-03 | 5 days | -0.3% | $24.71 | $24.65 | $25.20 |
| 2021-07-28 | 2021-07-29 | 2 days | -0.7% | $24.51 | $24.34 | $24.71 |
| 2021-07-26 | 2021-07-27 | 2 days | -0.0% | $24.49 | $24.49 | $24.51 |
| 2021-07-22 | 2021-07-23 | 2 days | -0.6% | $24.31 | $24.16 | $24.49 |
| 2021-05-06 | 2021-07-21 | 77 days | -7.2% | $24.29 | $22.55 | $24.31 |
| 2021-04-30 | 2021-05-03 | 4 days | -1.1% | $23.70 | $23.43 | $23.76 |
| 2021-04-26 | 2021-04-29 | 4 days | -0.9% | $23.39 | $23.17 | $23.70 |
| 2021-04-22 | 2021-04-23 | 2 days | -0.6% | $23.21 | $23.07 | $23.39 |
| 2021-04-06 | 2021-04-21 | 16 days | -2.9% | $22.93 | $22.26 | $23.21 |
| 2021-01-13 | 2021-04-05 | 82 days | -13.9% | $22.87 | $19.69 | $22.93 |
| 2021-01-11 | 2021-01-12 | 2 days | -0.5% | $22.49 | $22.37 | $22.87 |
| 2020-12-29 | 2021-01-08 | 11 days | -4.8% | $22.18 | $21.12 | $22.49 |
| 2020-12-16 | 2020-12-28 | 13 days | -1.5% | $22.08 | $21.75 | $22.18 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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FAST Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$44.20
High-water mark
$50.13
Current drawdown
-11.8%
Days in drawdown
215
This FAST page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior Fastenal Company drawdowns.
What History Says About FAST
Fastenal Company has dropped 5%+ from its high 7 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 193 days with an average max drop of -14.6%.
The current drawdown of -11.8% has lasted 215 days, which is 1.1x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 to Dec 2023 | -30.7% | 707 days |
| Mar 2024 to Oct 2024 | -20.4% | 209 days |
| Nov 2024 to Jun 2025 | -15.7% | 206 days |
| Jan 2021 to Apr 2021 | -13.9% | 82 days |
| Sep 2021 to Oct 2021 | -8.7% | 47 days |
| May 2021 to Jul 2021 | -7.2% | 77 days |
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