Ferguson (FERG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Ferguson (NASDAQ: FERG) is a leading distributor of plumbing supplies, HVAC equipment, waterworks and industrial products in North America. As a subsidiary of Ferguson plc, the company serves residential, commercial and industrial markets through an extensive network of branch locations, distribution centers and e-commerce platforms. Its broad product portfolio encompasses pipe, valves and fittings (PVF), plumbing fixtures, water and wastewater treatment solutions, heating and cooling systems, kitchen and bath appliances, and building materials.

Founded as the North American arm of Wolseley plc—whose origins date back to the late 19th century—Ferguson has evolved through strategic acquisitions and organic growth to become the largest wholesale distributor in its sector. In February 2017, the company completed a spin-off from Wolseley plc, gaining independent listing status on the NASDAQ under the ticker FERG. Over the years, Ferguson has integrated leading regional distributors to expand its geographic footprint and product depth.

Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Ferguson operates more than 1,500 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. The company supports a diverse base of professional customers, including contractors, builders, municipalities and industrial firms, providing value-added services such as inventory management, technical support, training programs and project consulting. Ferguson’s logistics network leverages advanced warehouse management systems and digital ordering tools to deliver reliable, next-day service to job sites and showrooms.

Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kevin L. Murphy, Ferguson continues to invest in data-driven supply chain optimization, e-commerce enhancements and talent development. The company maintains strong partnerships with leading manufacturers and remains focused on growth opportunities in residential construction, infrastructure projects and aftermarket replacement markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $231.62 to $234.56
• 50-Day Range: $215.16 to $235.24
• 52-Week Range: $146.00 to $238.16
• Volume: 283,284 shs
• Average Volume: 1.68 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $45.74 billion
• P/E Ratio: 27.85
• Dividend Yield: 1.43%
• Price Target: $220.64
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Ferguson Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Ferguson scored higher than 54% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 112th out of 179 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Ferguson has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.63, and is based on 10 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Ferguson has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 12.98%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Ferguson are expected to grow by 12.98% in the coming year, from $9.40 to $10.62 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Ferguson is 27.93, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 28.65.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Ferguson is 27.93, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.98.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Ferguson has a PEG Ratio of 1.69. 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 8.36. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: N/A
• Short Interest Level: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for FERG.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Ferguson pays a meaningful dividend of 1.42%, 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 41.40%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Ferguson will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.26% next year. This indicates that Ferguson will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for FERG.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.66

News Sentiment

Ferguson has a news sentiment score of 0.66. 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 0.81 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 51 news articles for Ferguson this week, compared to 36 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 3 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 2 people have added Ferguson to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

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 0.16% of the stock of Ferguson is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

81.98% of the stock of Ferguson is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

FERG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FERG shares performed this year?

Ferguson's stock was trading at $173.57 at the start of the year. Since then, FERG stock has increased by 34.0% and is now trading at $232.5960.

How were Ferguson's earnings last quarter?

Ferguson plc (NASDAQ:FERG) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June, 3rd. The company reported $2.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.06 by $0.44. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 4.3% on a year-over-year basis.

How will Ferguson's stock buyback program work?

Ferguson's board initiated a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, June 4th 2024, which allows the company to buy back $1,000,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 2.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are often an indication that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.

Who are Ferguson's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Ferguson include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.81%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (3.90%), Invesco Ltd. (2.89%) and State Street Corp (2.21%). Insiders that own company stock include Kevin Michael Murphy, William T Thees Jr, Ian T Graham, Victoria Morrissey, Garland Williams, Michael Jacobs and Richard Winckler.
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How do I buy shares of Ferguson?

Shares of FERG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Ferguson own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Ferguson investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and Southern First Bancshares (SFST).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 6/03/2025
• Record date for 8/6 Dividend: 6/20/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/6 Dividend: 6/20/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/06/2025
• Today: 8/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 7/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Hardware, & plumbing & heating equipment & supplies
• Sub-Industry: Wholesale
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:FERG
• CIK: 2011641
• Web: www.fergusonplc.com
• Phone: 44-11-8927-3800
• Fax: 41-41-723-2231
• Employees: 35,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Ferguson: $220.64
• High Price Target: $280.00
• Low Price Target: $168.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -4.8%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.63
• Research Coverage: 16 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $8.02
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 27.82
• Forward P/E Ratio: 24.66
• P/E Growth: 1.69
• Net Income: $1.74 billion
• Net Margins: 5.68%
• Pretax Margin: 8.07%
• Return on Equity: 34.63%
• Return on Assets: 11.73%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.83
• Current Ratio: 1.68
• Quick Ratio: 0.91

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $30.21 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.51
• Cash Flow: $14.76 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 15.71
• Book Value: $27.81 per share
• Price / Book: 8.34

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 197,181,000
• Free Float: 199,626,000
• Market Cap: $45.71 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.16