Joel Greenblatt's FAST Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 396,811 shares of Fastenal Company (FAST) worth $19.46 M, representing 0.08% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 43 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in FAST, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2017, adding 1.82 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2015, reducing 1.85 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Fastenal Company (FAST) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Fastenal Company (FAST) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2015 | +2.47 M | New Buy | 2.47 M | $10.36 |
| Q2 2015 | -1.85 M | Reduce 74.96% | 617,464 | $10.54 |
| Q3 2015 | +1.24 M | Add 200.45% | 1.86 M | $9.15 |
| Q4 2015 | -1.75 M | Reduce 94.17% | 108,240 | $10.21 |
| Q1 2016 | -108,240 | Sold Out | 108,240 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2017 | +1.93 M | New Buy | 1.93 M | $10.88 |
| Q3 2017 | -573,256 | Reduce 29.74% | 1.35 M | $11.39 |
| Q4 2017 | -1.13 M | Reduce 83.53% | 223,076 | $13.67 |
| Q1 2018 | -6,124 | Reduce 2.75% | 216,952 | $13.65 |
| Q2 2018 | +392,856 | Add 181.08% | 609,808 | $12.03 |
| Q3 2018 | -574,820 | Reduce 94.26% | 34,988 | $14.52 |
| Q4 2018 | -34,988 | Sold Out | 34,988 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +913,888 | New Buy | 913,888 | $16.30 |
| Q3 2019 | -913,888 | Sold Out | 913,888 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +19,780 | New Buy | 19,780 | $18.45 |
| Q1 2020 | -19,780 | Sold Out | 19,780 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | +9,880 | New Buy | 9,880 | $22.57 |
| Q4 2020 | -9,880 | Sold Out | 9,880 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +20,230 | New Buy | 20,230 | $25.16 |
| Q2 2021 | -7,430 | Reduce 36.73% | 12,800 | $26.02 |
| Q3 2021 | -3,446 | Reduce 26.92% | 9,354 | $25.76 |
| Q4 2021 | +19,606 | Add 209.60% | 28,960 | $32.04 |
| Q1 2022 | +48,304 | Add 166.80% | 77,264 | $29.70 |
| Q2 2022 | -19,354 | Reduce 25.05% | 57,910 | $24.95 |
| Q3 2022 | +17,540 | Add 30.29% | 75,450 | $23.02 |
| Q4 2022 | +43,104 | Add 57.13% | 118,554 | $23.66 |
| Q1 2023 | -30,930 | Reduce 26.09% | 87,624 | $26.97 |
| Q2 2023 | +35,620 | Add 40.65% | 123,244 | $29.50 |
| Q3 2023 | +49,542 | Add 40.20% | 172,786 | $27.32 |
| Q4 2023 | -32,940 | Reduce 19.06% | 139,846 | $32.39 |
| Q1 2024 | +16,328 | Add 11.68% | 156,174 | $38.57 |
| Q2 2024 | +179,394 | Add 114.87% | 335,568 | $31.42 |
| Q3 2024 | +35,814 | Add 10.67% | 371,382 | $35.71 |
| Q4 2024 | +33,978 | Add 9.15% | 405,360 | $35.96 |
| Q1 2025 | -23,718 | Reduce 5.85% | 381,642 | $38.78 |
| Q2 2025 | +14,114 | Add 3.70% | 395,756 | $42.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +1,055 | Add 0.27% | 396,811 | $49.04 |
Joel Greenblatt's Fastenal Company Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Fastenal Company (FAST) in Q1 2015, acquiring 2,465,616 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Fastenal Company (FAST) for 43 quarters since Q1 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Fastenal Company (FAST) was in Q1 2015, adding 2,465,616 shares worth $25.54 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 396,811 shares of Fastenal Company (FAST), valued at approximately $19.46 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Fastenal Company (FAST) represents approximately 0.08% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Fastenal Company (FAST) was 2,465,616 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2015. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.