Fastenal Co. Vs. Pure Storage, Inc. Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

33

FAST
Fastenal Co.

Last Price:

$40.87

Seasonality Move:

8.11%

Sell

39

PSTG
Pure Storage, Inc.

Last Price:

$67.77

Seasonality Move:

1.22%

Sell

33

Fastenal Co. (FAST) is a Sell

Is Fastenal Co. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Fastenal Co. [FAST] share price is $41.29. The Score for FAST is 33, which is 34% 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.

Sell

39

Pure Storage, Inc. (PSTG) is a Sell

Is Pure Storage, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Pure Storage, Inc. [PSTG] share price is $68.43. The Score for PSTG is 39, which is 22% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
PSTG 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 Co.'s stock price today?

The Fastenal Co. share price today is $41.29

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 selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

PSTG Stock Price Chart

What is Pure Storage, Inc.'s stock price today?

The Pure Storage, Inc. share price today is $68.43

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and PSTG is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

FAST Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.12	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	47.27	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-4327395	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(40.38 - 42.08)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(40.95 - 48.25)	Sell

PSTG Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	18.9	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	40.67	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-1356037	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(66.23 - 82.27)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(67.57 - 92.21)	Sell

FAST Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	41.84	Sell
20-day SMA:	41.53	Sell
50-day SMA:	41.3	Sell
200-day SMA:	43.05	Sell
8-day EMA:	41.69	Sell
20-day EMA:	41.55	Sell
50-day EMA:	42.04	Sell
200-day EMA:	42.4	Sell

PSTG Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	67.73	Buy
20-day SMA:	71.89	Sell
50-day SMA:	82.54	Sell
200-day SMA:	65.77	Buy
8-day EMA:	58.9	Buy
20-day EMA:	37.38	Buy
50-day EMA:	18.56	Buy
200-day EMA:	5.21	Buy

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 $0.12 per share, and a decrease next year of $0.00 per share.

Pure Storage, Inc. Earnings Growth & PSTG Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.06 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.09 per share, an increase this year of $0.31 per share, and an increase next year of $0.27 per share.

Fastenal Co. Technical Analysis

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Pure Storage, Inc. Technical Analysis

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