Fastenal Vs. Pure Storage Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

60

FAST
Fastenal

Last Price:

$42.12

Seasonality Move:

2.84%

Buy

54

PSTG
Pure Storage

Last Price:

$51.71

Seasonality Move:

9.04%

Buy

60

Fastenal (FAST) is a Buy

Is Fastenal a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Fastenal [FAST] share price is $42.86. The Score for FAST is 60, which is 20% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
FAST is currently trading in the 50-60% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.

Buy

54

Pure Storage (PSTG) is a Buy

Is Pure Storage a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Pure Storage [PSTG] share price is $54.49. The Score for PSTG is 54, which is 8% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
PSTG is currently trading in the 50-60% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.

FAST Stock Price Chart

What is Fastenal's stock price today?

The Fastenal share price today is $42.86

The current trend is moderately bullish and FAST is experiencing slight buying pressure.

PSTG Stock Price Chart

What is Pure Storage's stock price today?

The Pure Storage share price today is $54.49

Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and PSTG is experiencing slight selling pressure.

FAST Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.62	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	66.36	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	1836692	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(40.26 - 42.04)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(37.28 - 40.82)	Buy

PSTG Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	1.23	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	56.37	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-597083	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(52.7 - 56.54)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(44.73 - 63.81)	Buy

FAST Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	41.98	Buy
20-day SMA:	41.47	Buy
50-day SMA:	40.38	Buy
200-day SMA:	38.34	Buy
8-day EMA:	42.17	Buy
20-day EMA:	41.52	Buy
50-day EMA:	40.55	Buy
200-day EMA:	38.24	Buy

PSTG Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	54.95	Sell
20-day SMA:	55.14	Sell
50-day SMA:	48.96	Buy
200-day SMA:	54.76	Sell
8-day EMA:	54.84	Sell
20-day EMA:	54.06	Buy
50-day EMA:	52.37	Buy
200-day EMA:	53.67	Buy

Fastenal Earnings Growth & FAST Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.03 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.02 per share, an increase this year of $0.08 per share, and an increase next year of $0.11 per share.

Pure Storage Earnings Growth & PSTG Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.11 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.31 per share, and an increase next year of $0.14 per share.

Fastenal Technical Analysis

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Pure Storage Technical Analysis

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