Fastenal Co. Vs. BlueLinx Holdings, Inc. Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

37

FAST
Fastenal Co.

Last Price:

$41.84

Seasonality Move:

8.11%

Buy

56

BXC
BlueLinx Holdings, Inc.

Last Price:

$62.39

Seasonality Move:

18.73%

Sell

37

Fastenal Co. (FAST) is a Sell

Is Fastenal Co. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Fastenal Co. [FAST] share price is $41.83. The Score for FAST is 37, which is 26% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
FAST is currently trading in the 30-40% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.

Buy

56

BlueLinx Holdings, Inc. (BXC) is a Buy

Is BlueLinx Holdings, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current BlueLinx Holdings, Inc. [BXC] share price is $62.46. The Score for BXC is 56, which is 12% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
BXC 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 Co.'s stock price today?

The Fastenal Co. share price today is $41.83

The current trend is relatively stagnant and FAST is experiencing slight buying pressure.

BXC Stock Price Chart

What is BlueLinx Holdings, Inc.'s stock price today?

The BlueLinx Holdings, Inc. share price today is $62.46

Based on the share price being below its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bearish and BXC is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

FAST Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.2	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	52.59	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	563445	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(40.08 - 42.06)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(41.06 - 48.32)	Sell

BXC Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.2	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	50.05	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	22434	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(57.59 - 64.53)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(61.75 - 78.81)	Sell

FAST Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	42.1	Sell
20-day SMA:	41.42	Buy
50-day SMA:	41.32	Buy
200-day SMA:	43.01	Sell
8-day EMA:	41.87	Sell
20-day EMA:	41.58	Buy
50-day EMA:	42.09	Sell
200-day EMA:	42.42	Sell

BXC Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	63.36	Sell
20-day SMA:	62.54	Sell
50-day SMA:	63.45	Sell
200-day SMA:	71.99	Sell
8-day EMA:	62.78	Sell
20-day EMA:	62.4	Buy
50-day EMA:	64.18	Sell
200-day EMA:	74.48	Sell

Fastenal Co. Earnings Growth & FAST Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.02 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.09 per share, and an increase next year of $0.12 per share.

BlueLinx Holdings, Inc. Earnings Growth & BXC Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.56 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $5.29 per share, and an increase next year of $0.86 per share.

Fastenal Co. Technical Analysis

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BlueLinx Holdings, Inc. Technical Analysis

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