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Ferguson (FERG) Share Price, News & Analysis

£155.65
-165.00 (-1.05%)
(As of 12:21 PM ET)
Today's Range
£154.75
£156.68
50-Day Range
£155.75
£176.85
52-Week Range
156.85
£178.10
Volume
68,342 shs
Average Volume
77,011 shs
Market Capitalization
£31.46 billion
P/E Ratio
2,292.34
Dividend Yield
1.62%
Price Target
N/A

Ferguson MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
N/A
Upside/​Downside
N/A
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.41
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.03mentions of Ferguson in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.04 out of 5 stars

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About Ferguson Stock (LON:FERG)

Ferguson plc distributes plumbing and heating products in the United States and Canada. It offers plumbing and heating solutions to customers in the residential, commercial, civil/infrastructure, and industrial end markets. The company also provides expertise, solutions, and products, including infrastructure, plumbing, appliances, fire, fabrication, and others, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products under the Ferguson brand name. In addition, it supplies pipes, valves, fittings, plumbing supplies, water and wastewater treatment products, and refrigeration products under Wolseley brand name. Further, the company provides after-sales support comprising warranty, credit, project-based billing, returns, maintenance, repair, and operations support. It sells its products through wholesale distributors, supply houses, retail enterprises, and online. Ferguson plc was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Wokingham, the United Kingdom.

FERG Stock Price History

FERG Stock News Headlines

Ferguson (LON:FERG) Reaches New 52-Week Low at $156.85
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 5/7 Dividend
3/14/2024
Dividend Payable
5/07/2024
Today
6/10/2024
Ex-Dividend for 7/31 Dividend
6/13/2024
Dividend Payable
7/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Industrial Distribution
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
35,000
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

Net Income
£1.76 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£29.36 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 464.90 per share
Book Value
GBX 2,669 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£31.46 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.21
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Kevin Murphy (Age 54)
    Group CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $2.29M
  • Mr. William Brundage (Age 48)
    Group CFO & Executive Director
    Comp: $1.17M
  • Mr. Ian Thomas Graham (Age 56)
    Chief Legal Officer
    Comp: $1.03M
  • Mr. William T. Thees Jr. (Age 56)
    Senior Vice President of Business & Sales
    Comp: $1.03M
  • Ms. Samantha J. Long (Age 56)
    Chief Human Resources Officer
    Comp: $1.03M
  • Richard Winckler
    Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Andy Paisley (Age 55)
    Chief Digital & Information Officer
  • Mr. Brian C. Lantz (Age 61)
    Vice President IR & Communications
  • Mr. Michael Ward
    Head of Corporate Communications
  • Ms. Victoria Morrissey (Age 58)
    Chief Marketing Officer

Should I Buy Ferguson Stock? FERG Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ferguson plc:

  • Ferguson plc has shown consistent revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong financial performance.
  • The company has a healthy dividend yield, providing investors with a steady income stream.
  • Recent insider ownership stands at a significant percentage, showing confidence from those within the company.
  • Ferguson plc has a solid track record of profitability, with a consistent return on equity, reflecting efficient use of shareholder funds.
  • The stock price of Ferguson plc has been on an upward trend, suggesting positive market sentiment and potential for capital appreciation.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Ferguson plc for these reasons:

  • There may be potential market risks affecting Ferguson plc's operations, such as economic downturns or industry-specific challenges.
  • High debt-to-equity ratio could indicate increased financial risk for the company, impacting future growth prospects.
  • Market volatility could lead to fluctuations in Ferguson plc's stock price, posing risks for short-term investors.
  • Competitive pressures within the industry may impact Ferguson plc's market share and profitability in the long run.
  • Analysts' price targets and ratings on Ferguson plc may vary, leading to uncertainty in market expectations and investor sentiment.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ferguson pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

FERG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FERG shares performed in 2024?

Ferguson's stock was trading at £150.85 at the start of the year. Since then, FERG shares have increased by 3.5% and is now trading at £156.15.
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How often does Ferguson pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ferguson?

Ferguson announced a dividend on Tuesday, June 4th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 13th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.79 per share on Wednesday, July 31st. This represents a yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 13th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for FERG
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Is Ferguson a good dividend stock?

Ferguson (LON:FERG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 252 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.52%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,711.34%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for FERG.

What other stocks do shareholders of Ferguson own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ferguson investors own include Royal Dutch Shell (RDSA), Barclays (BARC), Burberry Group (BRBY), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Glencore (GLEN), Hochschild Mining (HOC), HSBC (HSBA), Aviva (AV), Experian (EXPN) and Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (RR).

How do I buy shares of Ferguson?

Shares of FERG stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:FERG) was last updated on 6/10/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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