What is Ferguson's stock price target for 2024?

0 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Ferguson's shares. Their FERG share price targets range from £105.70 to £105.70. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach £105.70 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 37.1%. View analysts price targets for FERG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have FERG shares performed in 2024?

Ferguson's stock was trading at £150.85 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, FERG stock has increased by 11.4% and is now trading at £168.10. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does Ferguson pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ferguson?

Ferguson announced a dividend on Tuesday, March 5th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 14th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.79 per share on Tuesday, May 7th. This represents a yield of 0.39%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 14th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for FERG .

Is Ferguson a good dividend stock?

Ferguson (LON:FERG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 248 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.43%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,636.36%. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

LON:FERG

Ferguson (FERG) Share Price, News & Analysis

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£168.60

-230.00 (-1.35%)

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Today's Range: £167.05
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£168.75
50-Day Range: £153.60
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£176.50
52-Week Range: £106.60
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£178.10

Volume: 61,694 shs
Average Volume: 79,433 shs
Market Capitalization: £34.16 billion

P/E Ratio: 2,472.14
Dividend Yield: 1.47%
Price Target: £105.70

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Ferguson MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: 0.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 37.1% Downside
£105.70 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -1.41
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: -0.14
Based on 21 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.

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0.0

Analyst's Opinion

Amount of Analyst Coverage
Ferguson has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

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

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Ferguson pays a meaningful dividend of 1.43%, 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 3,636.36%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

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.

1.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Ferguson has a news sentiment score of -0.14. 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 0.41 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 21 news articles for Ferguson this week, compared to 25 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 -64% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Ferguson insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.85% of the stock of Ferguson is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
86.94% of the stock of Ferguson is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

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Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Ferguson is 2,464.81, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.07.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Ferguson is 2,464.81, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 403.92.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Ferguson has a PEG Ratio of 3.73. 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 6.30. 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 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 1953 and is headquartered in Wokingham, the United Kingdom.

FERG Stock Price History

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FERG Stock News Headlines

April 19, 2024 | yahoo.com

“Pop” Into Ferguson’s Downtown For The New Puffcorn Store

April 19, 2024 | theguardian.com

‘That goal kickstarted an era’: how Mark Robins saved Alex Ferguson

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Man Utd must end FA Cup dream of man who 'saved Sir Alex Ferguson' from the sack

April 18, 2024 | msn.com

20 Questions On Deadline Podcast: Rebecca Ferguson Talks ‘Silo’, ‘Mission: Impossible’ Memories & What She’d Watch In The Apocalypse

April 18, 2024 | msn.com

Allyson Felix Welcomes Baby No. 2, A Son, With Husband Kenneth Ferguson

April 18, 2024 | bbc.co.uk

Cambridgeshire Sport - Darren Ferguson post Peterborough 4-1 Fleetwood - Darren Ferguson post Peterborough 4-1 Fleetwood - BBC Sounds

April 18, 2024 | usatoday.com

Inside the war chests: Caban political committee raises $125K; Ferguson pulls closer to Porter

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Darren Ferguson: Peterborough boss relieved to 'take care of business'

April 16, 2024 | bbc.co.uk

Cambridgeshire Sport - Darren Ferguson ahead of Peterborough v Fleetwood - Darren Ferguson ahead of Peterborough v Fleetwood - BBC Sounds

April 16, 2024 | mirror.co.uk

Sir Alex Ferguson's first words to ex-Man Utd wonderkid left him stunned on training ground

April 16, 2024 | sfgate.com

Police officer, sheriff's deputy and shooter killed in exchange of gunfire in upstate NY, police say

April 16, 2024 | msn.com

Ferguson injury blow 'devastating' for club and country

April 16, 2024 | yahoo.com

Rebecca Ferguson on Past Co-Stars’ Complaints: ‘I Don’t Really Care’

April 16, 2024 | msn.com

Squad Watch - Ferguson blow, midfield magic and Gordon shows rust

April 15, 2024 | msn.com

Dune star Rebecca Ferguson gives promising update on her hit sci-fi show - that the last two seasons might film back-to-back

April 14, 2024 | msn.com

Sarah Ferguson’s ‘Compromising Moment’ That Caused Prince Philip to ‘Never Speak to Her Again’

April 14, 2024 | msn.com

Rebecca Ferguson Says Co-Stars Called Her About Screaming Actor Story: 'You Understand What You’ve Done?'

April 14, 2024 | foxnews.com

Rebecca Ferguson's co-stars panicked after screaming allegations went viral: 'You understand what you've done?

April 14, 2024 | msn.com

Rebecca Ferguson Says Co-Stars Called After Screaming Claims: "If You're A Good Person, Then Don't Worry About It"

April 13, 2024 | msn.com

Rebecca Ferguson got angry phone calls from co-stars after revealing 'idiot' yelled at her on set

April 12, 2024 | msn.com

Rebecca Ferguson Says Ex-Costars Called Her After Screaming Accusations: 'You Understand What You've Done, Right?'

April 12, 2024 | bbc.co.uk

Sport on BBC Radio Surrey - Brett Ferguson: 'Anyone can beat anyone' - Brett Ferguson: 'Anyone can beat anyone' - BBC Sounds

April 12, 2024 | mirror.co.uk

Sarah Ferguson's 'important' daily ritual with Prince Andrew at 'run down' Royal Lodge

April 11, 2024 | uk.news.yahoo.com

WATCH: Incredible drone footage of MV Glen Rosa launch at Ferguson Marine

April 11, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

Ferguson: Positive On Both Short- And Long-Term Growth

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 2/6 Dividend: 12/14/2023
Dividend Payable: 2/06/2024
Ex-Dividend for 5/7 Dividend: 3/14/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Dividend Payable: 5/07/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial Distribution
Sub-Industry: N/A
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: 35,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: £105.70
High Stock Price Target: £105.70
Low Stock Price Target: £105.70
Potential Upside/Downside: -37.1%
Consensus Rating
Rating Score (0-4): 0.00
Research Coverage: 0 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 6.82
Trailing P/E Ratio: 2,464.81
Forward P/E Ratio: 20.32
P/E Growth: 3.73
Net Income: £1.76 billion
Net Margins: 6.00%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 34.72%
Return on Assets: 10.60%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 97.62
Current Ratio: 1.80
Quick Ratio: 0.83

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £29.36 billion
Price / Sales: 1.16
Cash Flow: GBX 502.08 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 33.48
Book Value: GBX 2,669 per share
Price / Book: 6.30

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 202,600,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £34.06 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.22

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Key Executives

Mr. Kevin Murphy (Age 53)
Group CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $2.31M
Mr. William Brundage (Age 47)
Group CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.18M
Mr. Ian Thomas Graham (Age 56)
Chief Legal Officer
Comp: $1.04M
Mr. William T. Thees Jr. (Age 56)
Senior Vice President of Business & Sales
Comp: $1.04M
Ms. Samantha J. Long (Age 56)
Chief Human Resources Officer
Comp: $1.04M
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

Key Competitors

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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 recently reached a new 52-week high stock price, indicating positive momentum and potential for growth.
The company has a diverse product offering, including plumbing, heating, appliances, and HVAC solutions, catering to various market segments.
Ferguson plc provides after-sales support services, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
The company has a strong market presence in the United States and Canada, offering stability and growth opportunities in these regions.
With a dividend yield of 0.39%, investors can benefit from a steady income stream while holding Ferguson plc stock.

Cons

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

Ferguson plc has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 97.62, which may indicate financial risk and potential limitations on future growth.
The company's payout ratio is currently 3,641.70%, suggesting that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, potentially impacting reinvestment for growth.
While the stock has shown positive performance, the price-to-earnings ratio of 2,584.43 may indicate overvaluation compared to industry peers.
Ferguson plc's quick ratio of 0.83 raises concerns about its short-term liquidity and ability to meet immediate financial obligations.
Investors should consider the company's beta of 1.22, indicating higher volatility compared to the market average, which may lead to increased risk for investors.

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 Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ferguson pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

FERG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ferguson's stock price target for 2024?: 0 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Ferguson's shares. Their FERG share price targets range from £105.70 to £105.70. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach £105.70 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 37.1%.
View analysts price targets for FERG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have FERG shares performed in 2024?: Ferguson's stock was trading at £150.85 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, FERG stock has increased by 11.4% and is now trading at £168.10.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does Ferguson pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ferguson?: Ferguson announced a dividend on Tuesday, March 5th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 14th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.79 per share on Tuesday, May 7th. This represents a yield of 0.39%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 14th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for FERG.
Is Ferguson a good dividend stock?: Ferguson (LON:FERG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 248 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.43%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,636.36%. 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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (LON:FERG) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Ferguson (FERG) Share Price, News & Analysis

Ferguson MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

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

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Ferguson Stock (LON:FERG)

FERG Stock Price History

FERG Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Should I Buy Ferguson Stock? FERG Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Cons

FERG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™