The major movers in the sector included PulteGroup Inc. (NYSE: PHM), Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY), Joy Global Inc. (NYSE: JOY), and Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST). AAAResearchReports.com has released full comprehensive research on ...

Shares of Fastenal Company ( FAST ) recently witnessed a 6.32% decline to $47.70 on Jun 05, 2013, following the release of its sales information for the month of May.

However, unlike Home Depot and Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW), Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) sells directly to manufacturers and do-it-for-me contractors rather than do-it-yourself weekend warriors.

MAY 2013 INFORMATION Fastenal Company and Subsidiaries (Fastenal) Release date: 6/5/13 Information Regarding Monthly Sales Amounts and Other Information (Dollar amounts in thousands.

NASDAQ Gainers Watch List: TASER International Inc. (NASDAQ:TASR), Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST), PGT, Inc. (NASDAQ:PGTI), and Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) declared a 5.3 percent boost in daily sales the previous month, after what Susquehanna calls a �weak� 4.8 percent in April, which has the parts distributor near the bottom of the S&P 500.

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On May 17, we maintained a Neutral recommendation on Fastenal Company (FAST - Analyst Report) following mixed first-quarter 2013 results.

By the close of recent trade, Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) managed to keep its decline at -6.32% to settle at $47.70. The decline was attributed to sluggish, but positive, growth of 5.3% in daily sales last month.

Investors eyeing a purchase of Fastenal Fastenal Co. (NASD: FAST) shares, but cautious about paying the going market price of $48.56/share, might benefit from considering selling puts among the alternative strategies at their disposal.