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Shares of Fastenal Co. (FAST) rose 1.46% to $40.93 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the S&amp;P 500 Index  rising 0.67% to 6,886.68 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average  rising 1.05% to 48,057.75.
The stock's rise snapped a three-day losing streak.
Fastenal Co. closed 19.16% below its 52-week high of $50.63, which the company reached on August 25th.
The stock demonstrated a mixed performance when compared to some of its competitors Wednesday, as Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) rose 1.69% to $231.78, Home Depot Inc. (HD) rose 1.70% to $351.13, and Lowe's Cos. (LOW) rose 1.45% to $246.20.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled December 10, 2025.
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<p>Fastenal Co.'s stock rose 1.46% to $40.93 on Wednesday, ending a three-day losing streak, but underperformed compared to competitors like Amazon, Home Depot, and Lowe's. Despite the gains, Fastenal remains 19.16% below its 52-week high. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones also saw positive movements.</p>

Fastenal Co. Stock Underperforms Wednesday When Compared To Competitors Despite Daily Gains