LON:FERG

Ferguson - FERG Share Forecast, Price & News

£103.42

+107.43 (+1.05%)

(As of 12/9/2022 05:18 PM ET)

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Today's Range: £101.50
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£104.80
50-Day Range: 9,094
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£104.75
52-Week Range: 8,602
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£136.40

Volume: 677,591 shs
Average Volume: 755,707 shs
Market Capitalization: £21.48 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,250.60
Dividend Yield: 2.79%
Price Target: £119.63

Ferguson MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.63 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 27.7% Upside
£132.85 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -1.41
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.07
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
£47.79 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.67 out of 5 stars

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Ferguson has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.63, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of £132.85, Ferguson has a forecasted upside of 27.7% from its current price of £104.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Ferguson has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for FERG.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Ferguson pays a meaningful dividend of 2.79%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Ferguson does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Ferguson is 30.74%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

0.9

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Ferguson has received a -56.39% net impact score from Upright. On the other hand, these positive outcomes are achieved by using resources or causing negative impacts in categories "Scarce human capital", "GHG emissions", and "Waste". The negative contribution in the "GHG emissions" impact category seems to be driven mostly by its "Wholesale of HVAC systems for buildings", "Wholesale of hydraulic and pneumatic valves", and "Wholesale of plumbing systems for buildings" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Ferguson is -1.41.

1.7

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Ferguson has a news sentiment score of 0.07. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.39 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Ferguson this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 5 people have searched for FERG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added Ferguson to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Ferguson insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought GBX 0 in company stock and sold £477,898.20 in company stock.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Ferguson is 1,257.56, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 121.40.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Ferguson is 1,257.56, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 529.28.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Ferguson has a PEG Ratio of 65.48. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Ferguson has a P/B Ratio of 4.24. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Ferguson (LON:FERG) Stock

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. 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. The company operates a network of 1,720 branches and 11 distribution centers. Ferguson plc was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Wokingham, the United Kingdom.

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FERG Stock News Headlines

December 9, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Ferguson (LON:FERG) PT Lowered to GBX 9,630 at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

December 8, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Trims Ferguson (LON:FERG) Target Price to GBX 9,630

December 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Doc re: Ferguson Files Form S-8

December 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Ferguson Acquires HVAC Distributor Airefco, Inc.

November 11, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Ferguson plc (FERG) Soars 10.9%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?

November 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Is it a Wise Choice to Invest in Ferguson (FERG)?

October 31, 2022 | msn.com

Find Out Why Roger Ferguson, Former Fed Vice Chairman, Thinks The Market Disconnect Is 'A Bit Of A Head Scratcher'

October 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Ferguson PLC Announces Publication of AGM Notice; ESG and Annual Report

October 26, 2022 | msn.com

Michael Carrick reveals Alex Ferguson advice ahead of taking Middlesbrough job

October 18, 2022 | reuters.com

Sachem Head's Ferguson says replacing CEO among tough jobs for activists - Reuters

October 15, 2022 | cnn.com

Sarah Ferguson posts first photos of Queen Elizabeth's corgis since monarch's death - CNN

October 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Do You Think Ferguson plc (FERG) can Deliver Attractive Results in the Future?

October 12, 2022 | mmajunkie.usatoday.com

Khabib Nurmagomedov: Tony Ferguson's 'time is up,' only fighting because 'he needs money' - MMA Junkie

October 11, 2022 | bbc.com

Hyponatraemia: Raychel Ferguson's mother not surprised by inquest delay - BBC

October 4, 2022 | ft.com

Plumbing group Ferguson bets on windfall from new US chip factories - Financial Times

October 2, 2022 | bloomberg.com

Niall Ferguson: ‘Trevents’ Predict Future of Economies and Geopolitics - Bloomberg

October 1, 2022 | mmajunkie.usatoday.com

Work with Carlos Condit, Tony Ferguson and Jon Jones has Aaron Pico in best form for Bellator 286 - MMA Junkie

September 30, 2022 | mmajunkie.usatoday.com

Brandon Gibson says he'll still work with Tony Ferguson after UFC 279 - MMA Junkie

September 30, 2022 | bbc.com

Ferguson calls for Rangers to prioritise league over Europe - gossip - BBC

September 28, 2022 | msn.com

St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell talks Dawan Ferguson, carjackings, and more

September 27, 2022 | bloomberg.com

FTSE 100 Companies: United Utilities, Ferguson, Pound, Kwarteng - Bloomberg

September 27, 2022 | marketwatch.com

Ferguson FY 22 Sales Growth of 21.4% - MarketWatch

September 19, 2022 | msn.com

Opinion: Time for Celtic to copy Sir Alex Ferguson and banish kit forever

September 16, 2022 | mmajunkie.usatoday.com

Tony Ferguson has no intentions of retiring, fires back at Daniel Cormier: 'I never cheated to get on the scales' - MMA Junkie

September 16, 2022 | foxnews.com

Sarah Ferguson seen for first time since Queen Elizabeth's death, views floral tributes with Prince Andrew - Fox News

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FERG Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 12/8 Dividend: 10/27/2022
Dividend Payable: 12/08/2022
Today: 12/09/2022
Ex-Dividend for 2/3 Dividend: 12/15/2022
Dividend Payable: 2/03/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Industrial Distribution
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Industrials
Current Symbol: LON:FERG
Previous Symbol: LON:WOS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.fergusonplc.com
Phone: +41-41-7232230
Fax: N/A
Employees: 31,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: £132.85
High Stock Price Forecast: £190
Low Stock Price Forecast: GBX 9,630
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +15.7%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.63
Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,250.60
Forward P/E Ratio: 1,362.64
P/E Growth: 65.48
Net Income: N/A
Net Margins: N/A
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: N/A
Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 91.72
Current Ratio: 1.84
Quick Ratio: 0.83

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £29.69 billion
Price / Sales: 0.72
Cash Flow: GBX 308.91 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 33.48
Book Value: GBX 2,453.80 per share
Price / Book: 4.21

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 207,655,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £21.48 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: N/A

Key Executives

Mr. Kevin Murphy (Age 52)
Group CEO & Exec. Director
Comp: $2.92M

Mr. William Brundage (Age 46)
Group CFO & Exec. Director
Comp: $1.42M

Richard Winckler
Chief Accounting Officer

Mr. Brian C. Lantz (Age 59)
VP IR & Communications

Mr. Ian T. Graham (Age 54)
Group Gen. Counsel

Mr. Michael Ward
Head of Corp. Communications

Mr. Bill Thees (Age 55)
Sr. VP of Bus. & Sales

Ms. Victoria Morrissey (Age 56)
Chief Marketing Officer

Ms. Samantha J. Long (Age 54)
Chief HR Officer

Mr. John L. Wilcox
Sr. VP of Alignment and Coordination - Wolseley North America

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

Bill Brundage
Sold 5,070 shares
Total: £47.79 M ($9,426.00/share)

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FERG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Ferguson stock right now?: 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ferguson in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" FERG shares.
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What is Ferguson's stock price forecast for 2023?: 8 brokers have issued twelve-month price objectives for Ferguson's shares. Their FERG share price forecasts range from GBX 9,630 to £190. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach £132.85 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 29.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have FERG shares performed in 2022?: Ferguson's stock was trading at £131.05 at the start of the year. Since then, FERG shares have decreased by 21.9% and is now trading at £102.35.
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How often does Ferguson pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ferguson?: Ferguson declared a dividend on Tuesday, December 6th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 15th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.75 per share on Friday, February 3rd. This represents a dividend yield of 0.63%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 15th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for FERG.
Is Ferguson a good dividend stock?: Ferguson (LON:FERG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.54 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.82%. The dividend payout ratio is 30.74%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
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).
What is Ferguson's stock symbol?: Ferguson trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "FERG."
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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What is Ferguson's stock price today?: One share of FERG stock can currently be purchased for approximately £102.35.
How much money does Ferguson make?: Ferguson (LON:FERG) has a market capitalization of £21.25 billion and generates £29.69 billion in revenue each year.
How many employees does Ferguson have?: The company employs 31,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Ferguson?: Ferguson's mailing address is Grafenauweg 10, ZUG, ZUG 6301, Switzerland. The official website for the company is www.fergusonplc.com. The company can be reached via phone at +41-41-7232230.

This page (LON:FERG) was last updated on 12/9/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Ferguson - FERG Share Forecast, Price & News

Ferguson MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Ferguson (LON:FERG) Stock

FERG Stock News Headlines

FERG Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

FERG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™