Renaissance Technologies's FAST Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 417,476 shares of Fastenal Company (FAST) worth $16.75 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 36 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a strategic position in FAST, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2015, adding 4.92 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2016, reducing 6.37 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Fastenal Company (FAST) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Fastenal Company (FAST) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +3.01 M | Add 0.00% | 3.01 M | $11.45 |
| Q3 2013 | -2.78 M | Reduce 92.28% | 232,576 | $12.57 |
| Q4 2013 | -232,576 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2014 | +951,776 | New Buy | 951,776 | $11.23 |
| Q4 2014 | +284,000 | Add 29.84% | 1.24 M | $11.89 |
| Q1 2015 | +4.92 M | Add 397.74% | 6.15 M | $10.36 |
| Q2 2015 | -6.15 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +1.95 M | New Buy | 1.95 M | $11.10 |
| Q3 2016 | +4.42 M | Add 226.73% | 6.37 M | $10.45 |
| Q4 2016 | -6.37 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2017 | +1.35 M | New Buy | 1.35 M | $12.88 |
| Q2 2017 | +1.08 M | Add 79.59% | 2.43 M | $10.88 |
| Q3 2017 | +1.24 M | Add 51.29% | 3.67 M | $11.39 |
| Q4 2017 | -3.67 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2018 | +927,376 | New Buy | 927,376 | $14.51 |
| Q4 2018 | -927,376 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +88,976 | New Buy | 88,976 | $16.30 |
| Q3 2019 | +235,400 | Add 264.57% | 324,376 | $16.34 |
| Q4 2019 | -233,600 | Reduce 72.02% | 90,776 | $18.47 |
| Q1 2020 | -90,776 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | +196,376 | New Buy | 196,376 | $22.54 |
| Q4 2020 | -196,376 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +75,000 | New Buy | 75,000 | $32.03 |
| Q1 2022 | +191,800 | Add 255.73% | 266,800 | $29.70 |
| Q2 2022 | -3,800 | Reduce 1.42% | 263,000 | $24.96 |
| Q3 2022 | -263,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2022 | +2.12 M | New Buy | 2.12 M | $0.02 |
| Q1 2023 | +252,834 | Add 11.91% | 2.38 M | $0.03 |
| Q2 2023 | -2.38 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2023 | +975,776 | New Buy | 975,776 | $27.32 |
| Q4 2023 | -975,776 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2024 | +1.2 M | New Buy | 1.2 M | $31.42 |
| Q3 2024 | -743,600 | Reduce 62.04% | 454,976 | $35.71 |
| Q4 2024 | -144,400 | Reduce 31.74% | 310,576 | $35.95 |
| Q1 2025 | -310,576 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2025 | +417,476 | New Buy | 417,476 | $40.13 |
Renaissance Technologies's Fastenal Company Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Fastenal Company (FAST) in Q2 2013, acquiring 3,013,776 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held Fastenal Company (FAST) for 36 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Fastenal Company (FAST) was in Q1 2015, adding 6,150,976 shares worth $63.72 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 417,476 shares of Fastenal Company (FAST), valued at approximately $16.75 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Fastenal Company (FAST) represents approximately 0.03% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Fastenal Company (FAST) was 6,366,576 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2016.