Ferguson (FERG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Ferguson (NASDAQ:FERG) is a leading distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks and industrial pipe, valves and fittings (PVF) products in North America. Through an extensive network of more than 1,700 locations, the company serves professional contractors, commercial builders and industrial end-users with a comprehensive selection of products ranging from residential fixtures and fittings to large-scale mechanical and fire protection systems. Ferguson’s integrated supply chain and e-commerce platform support timely delivery and detailed product information, helping customers manage complex projects across diverse markets.

The company’s product portfolio encompasses plumbing fixtures and fittings, water and wastewater solutions, heating and cooling equipment, water heaters, pumps, valves and piping systems. Ferguson also offers building supplies such as tools, safety equipment and installation materials, along with advanced inventory management services. Its digital tools—including online ordering, project management software and mobile applications—provide customers with real-time availability, pricing and technical resources, streamlining procurement and reducing downtime on job sites.

Ferguson operates primarily in the United States and Canada, with regional distribution centers and strategically located branches designed to meet local market demands. The company’s customer base includes residential and commercial contractors, municipalities and industrial firms, as well as OEM manufacturers seeking just-in-time delivery. By maintaining strong partnerships with leading manufacturers and leveraging a broad supplier network, Ferguson ensures access to both global brands and specialty products tailored to niche applications.

Founded in 1953 as the plumbing and industrial products division of Westinghouse Electric, Ferguson has grown through organic expansion and targeted acquisitions. Headquartered outside of Atlanta, Georgia, the company employs over 30,000 associates across its network. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Kevin Murphy and a seasoned executive team, Ferguson continues to invest in technology, distribution infrastructure and employee training to support long-term growth and operational excellence.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $220.60 to $223.63
• 50-Day Range: $175.33 to $224.15
• 52-Week Range: $146.00 to $226.63
• Volume: 1.54 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.68 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $43.89 billion
• P/E Ratio: 26.72
• Dividend Yield: 1.49%
• Price Target: $220.64
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Ferguson Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Ferguson scored higher than 46% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 121st out of 180 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: 1.3 / 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 26.72, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.55.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Ferguson is 26.72, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.33.

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 8.00. 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 1.52%, 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: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.46

News Sentiment

Ferguson has a news sentiment score of 0.46. 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 0.57 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 28 news articles for Ferguson this week, compared to 30 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

9 people have searched for FERG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% 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 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, FERG stock has increased by 28.2% and is now trading at $222.5670.

How were Ferguson's earnings last quarter?

Ferguson plc (NASDAQ:FERG) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, June, 3rd. The company reported $2.50 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.06 by $0.44. The company's quarterly revenue was up 4.3% compared to the same quarter last year.

How will Ferguson's stock buyback program work?

Ferguson's board initiated a share buyback program on Tuesday, June 4th 2024, which permits the company to repurchase $1,000,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 2.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Who are Ferguson's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Ferguson include Perpetual Ltd (0.20%), Truist Financial Corp (0.15%), Tran Capital Management L.P. (0.10%) and Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio (0.08%). 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

• Record date for 5/6 Dividend: 3/21/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/6 Dividend: 3/21/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/06/2025
• Last Earnings: 6/03/2025
• Record date for 8/6 Dividend: 6/20/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/6 Dividend: 6/20/2025
• Today: 7/20/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 7/31/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/06/2025

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: -0.9%
• 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: 26.72
• Forward P/E Ratio: 23.68
• 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: 1.45
• Cash Flow: $14.17 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 15.71
• Book Value: $27.81 per share
• Price / Book: 8.00

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 197,181,000
• Free Float: 199,626,000
• Market Cap: $43.89 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.17