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Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards

Fastenal Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards increased by 27.6% to $27.70M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.7%, from $26.20M to $27.70M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2026
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increasing balance suggests higher future non-cash compensation expenses, potentially impacting future earnings, while a decreasing balance indicates a reduction in future stock-based compensation drag.

Detailed definition

This figure represents the total unrecognized compensation expense for equity-based awards granted to employees that hav...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for all public companies using equity-based compensation; comparable across the asset management sector.

Metric ID: other_employee_service_share_based_compensation_nonveste_67563f

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$15.30M$14.00M$18.50M$17.20M$15.80M$22.30M$20.60M$18.60M$24.80M$22.90M$20.90M$26.20M$23.50M$21.70M$27.70M
QoQ Change-8.5%+32.1%-7.0%-8.1%+41.1%-7.6%-9.7%+33.3%-7.7%-8.7%+25.4%-10.3%-7.7%+27.6%
YoY Change+12.4%+12.9%+20.5%+19.8%+17.7%+11.2%+11.2%+12.4%+5.6%+2.6%+3.8%+5.7%
Range$14.00M$27.70M
CAGR+18.5%
Avg YoY Growth+11.3%
Median YoY Growth+11.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fastenal's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards?
Fastenal (FAST) reported unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards of $27.70M in Q1 2026.
How has Fastenal's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards changed year-over-year?
Fastenal's unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards increased by 5.7% year-over-year, from $26.20M to $27.70M.
What does unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested awards mean?
The total future expense for employee stock awards that have been granted but not yet fully earned.