Form 4: Fastenal Director Sells Shares
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Rita J. Heise, a Director of Fastenal Co, sold 34,964 shares of common stock on August 5, 2026 for $50.05 per share.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 10,000 Common Stock at $13.00 ($130,000) on August 5, 2026; holds 30,000 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 10,000 Common Stock at $50.05 ($500,544) on August 5, 2026; holds 20,000 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 24,964 Common Stock at $19.00 ($474,316) on August 5, 2026; holds 44,964 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 24,964 Common Stock at $50.05 ($1,249,558) on August 5, 2026; holds 20,000 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 10,000 Stock Option (Right to Buy) on August 5, 2026 (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 24,964 Stock Option (Right to Buy) on August 5, 2026 (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 3
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a mildly negative signal: an insider sold $1,750,102 of stock on the open market.
Insider Transactions
Rita J. Heise — Director
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 10,000 | $13 | $130.0K | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 10,000 | $50 | $500.5K | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 24,964 | $19 | $474.3K | 44,964 |
| 2026-08-05 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 24,964 | $50 | $1.2M | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-05 | Option exercise/conversion | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 10,000 | — | — | 0 |
| 2026-08-05 | Option exercise/conversion | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 24,964 | — | — | 0 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Option exercise/conversion (10,000 shares) |
| 2026-08-05 | Open-market sale (10,000 shares) |
| 2026-08-05 | Option exercise/conversion (24,964 shares) |
| 2026-08-05 | Open-market sale (24,964 shares) |
| 2026-08-05 | Option exercise/conversion (10,000 shares) |
| 2026-08-05 | Option exercise/conversion (24,964 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, FAST, FASTENAL CO, bearish, Rita J. Heise
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