The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
Wondering which stocks are making significant price gaps? Explore the S&P500 index on Tuesday to find the gap up and gap down stocks in today's session.
While the broader market has struggled with the S&P 500 down 5.3% since October 2024, Fastenal has surged ahead as its stock price has climbed by 6% to $81.29 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Industrial and commercial distributor Global Industrial (NYSE:GIC) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow after market hours. Here’s what investors should know.
Industrial supplier Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 3.4% year on year to $1.96 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.52 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
In an era when shareholder value is under the spotlight, several companies are reaffirming their commitment to returning capital by sweetening their dividends and ramping up share repurchases. While market volatility remains a key theme, dividend-paying stocks continue to offer stability —and increasingly, upside potential—as firms boost their payouts and execute aggressive buyback strategies.
Fastenal's dividend distribution and distribution growth are safe and reliable for 2025 and 2026. The company is working to mitigate tariffs and executing well.
