
Is Fastenal (FAST) stock Halal?
Under AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21, a Halal stock keeps non-permissible income below 5% of revenue and interest-bearing debt and investments each below 30% of market capitalisation. Fastenal Co. (FAST) passes all four screens as of September 2026, with a dividend purification factor of 99.94%.
Fastenal is a leading distributor specializing in industrial and construction supplies, with a primary focus on fasteners, safety products, tools, and related solutions. Serving a wide range of industries, Fastenal's offerings cater to manufacturing, construction, government, and commercial organizations that depend on efficient supply chain management to maintain operations. The company distinguishes itself through its robust network of retail branches, onsite industrial supply solutions, and advanced inventory management systems. For Muslim investors, though, the most pressing question is simpler: is Fastenal a Halal investment?
Is Fastenal Shariah compliant?
For industrial companies like Fastenal, the product is rarely the problem; aircraft, vehicles and machinery are permissible. The exposure is leverage: fleets and factories are financed, and the 30% cap that AAOIFI Shariah Standard No. 21 places on interest bearing debt is the screen that decides most verdicts in this sector.
Does Fastenal pass the business activity test?
Yes. In the September 2026 screening Fastenal holds an overall PASS, which a stock only earns when its core business clears the activity screen. The activity itself raises no Shariah objection; the scrutiny belongs to the financing.
Is Fastenal's income Halal?
Yes, within AAOIFI's tolerance. Fastenal's income from non-permissible sources stays below 5% of revenue in the September 2026 screening, and the small impure portion is handled through purification: the factor of 99.94% tells holders of FAST what share of each dividend to keep and what remainder to donate to charity.
Does Fastenal meet AAOIFI's debt and investment ratio requirements?
Yes. Both caps hold this month: interest bearing investments and interest bearing debt each stay below 30% of market capitalisation. Because the caps move with the share price, our Shariah Supervisory Board has FAST re-screened every month, and the result above always shows the latest verdict.
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