Fastenal Vs. Forward Air Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

30

FAST
Fastenal

Last Price:

$71.66

Seasonality Move:

7.7%

Sell

40

FWRD
Forward Air

Last Price:

$33.40

Seasonality Move:

2.15%

Sell

30

Fastenal (FAST) is a Sell

Is Fastenal a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Fastenal [FAST] share price is $71.69. The Score for FAST is 30, which is 40% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
FAST is currently trading in the 20-30% 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.

Sell

40

Forward Air (FWRD) is a Sell

Is Forward Air a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Forward Air [FWRD] share price is $33.37. The Score for FWRD is 40, which is 20% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
FWRD 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.

FAST Stock Price Chart

What is Fastenal's stock price today?

The Fastenal share price today is $71.69

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

FWRD Stock Price Chart

What is Forward Air's stock price today?

The Forward Air share price today is $33.37

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and FWRD is experiencing slight buying pressure.

FAST Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-2.31	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	25.09	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	1187973	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(73.44 - 81.56)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(68.79 - 80.37)	Sell

FWRD Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.73	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	53.64	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	194963	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(30.46 - 34.8)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(31.11 - 36.95)	Sell

FAST Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	72.96	Sell
20-day SMA:	76.13	Sell
50-day SMA:	79.08	Sell
200-day SMA:	71.3	Buy
8-day EMA:	72.87	Sell
20-day EMA:	75.42	Sell
50-day EMA:	76.81	Sell
200-day EMA:	71.99	Sell

FWRD Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	31.01	Buy
20-day SMA:	31.92	Buy
50-day SMA:	34.19	Sell
200-day SMA:	28.04	Buy
8-day EMA:	31.8	Buy
20-day EMA:	32.14	Buy
50-day EMA:	33.21	Buy
200-day EMA:	35.45	Sell

Fastenal Earnings Growth & FAST Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.05 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.16 per share, and an increase next year of $0.19 per share.

Forward Air Earnings Growth & FWRD Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.30 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $1.86 per share, and an increase next year of $1.21 per share.

Fastenal Technical Analysis

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Forward Air Technical Analysis

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Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
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