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Ferguson Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:FERG)

$180.65
+1.99 (+1.11%)
(As of 12/8/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$177.75
$181.37
50-Day Range
$150.20
$180.68
52-Week Range
$122.13
$181.37
Volume
1.40 million shs
Average Volume
1.12 million shs
Market Capitalization
$36.76 billion
P/E Ratio
20.48
Dividend Yield
1.66%
Price Target
$166.50

Ferguson MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.60 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
7.8% Downside
$166.50 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.28mentions of Ferguson in the last 14 days
Based on 63 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$4.56 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
11.09%
From $9.74 to $10.82 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

1.90 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

148th out of 174 stocks

Hardware, & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies Industry

2nd out of 2 stocks


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About Ferguson Stock (NASDAQ: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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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 11/15 Dividend
10/05/2023
Dividend Payable
11/15/2023
Last Earnings
12/05/2023
Today
12/10/2023
Ex-Dividend for 2/6 Dividend
12/14/2023
Dividend Payable
2/06/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
3/05/2024
Fiscal Year End
7/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Hardware, & plumbing & heating equipment & supplies
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:FERG
Employees
35,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$166.50
High Stock Price Target
$185.00
Low Stock Price Target
$155.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-7.8%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.60
Research Coverage
10 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.89 billion
Pretax Margin
8.01%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$29.73 billion
Cash Flow
$10.83 per share
Book Value
$26.34 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
203,678,000
Market Cap
$36.76 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.17
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Kevin Murphy (Age 53)
    Group CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $2.92M
  • Mr. William Brundage (Age 47)
    Group CFO & Executive Director
    Comp: $1.49M
  • Mr. Ian Thomas Graham (Age 55)
    Chief Legal Officer
    Comp: $1.31M
  • Mr. Bill Thees (Age 56)
    Senior Vice President of Business & Sales
    Comp: $1.31M
  • Ms. Samantha J. Long (Age 55)
    Chief Human Resources Officer
    Comp: $1.32M
  • Richard Winckler
    Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Andy Paisley (Age 55)
    Chief Digital & Information Officer
  • Mr. Brian C. Lantz (Age 60)
    Vice President IR & Communications
  • Mr. Michael Ward
    Head of Corporate Communications
  • Ms. Victoria Morrissey (Age 57)
    Chief Marketing Officer

Should I Buy Ferguson Stock? FERG Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Ferguson was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 11:38 AM.

Pros

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

  • Ferguson plc is a leading distributor of plumbing and heating products in the United States and Canada.
  • They offer a wide range of plumbing and heating solutions to customers, including contractors, builders, and retail enterprises.
  • The company has a strong presence in the market and has been in operation since 1953.
  • Ferguson plc has a diverse customer base, including wholesalers, distributors, supply houses, retail enterprises, and online platforms.
  • Recent developments and updates in the company's operations make it an attractive investment option.

Cons

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

  • There may be potential risks associated with the plumbing and heating industry, such as changes in regulations or market demand.
  • Competition in the industry could impact Ferguson plc's market share and profitability.
  • Fluctuations in the economy or housing market could affect the demand for plumbing and heating products.
  • Investors should carefully consider the current stock price and its potential for growth.
  • It is important to stay updated on the company's financial performance and any significant developments that may impact its future prospects.














FERG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Ferguson stock right now?

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ferguson in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FERG shares.
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What is Ferguson's stock price target for 2024?

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Ferguson's shares. Their FERG share price targets range from $155.00 to $185.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $166.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 7.8%.
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How have FERG shares performed in 2023?

Ferguson's stock was trading at $126.97 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, FERG stock has increased by 42.3% and is now trading at $180.65.
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When is Ferguson's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, March 5th 2024.
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How were Ferguson's earnings last quarter?

Ferguson plc (NASDAQ:FERG) released its earnings results on Tuesday, December, 5th. The company reported $2.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.61 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $7.71 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.59 billion. Ferguson had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 39.53% and a net margin of 6.14%. Ferguson's revenue was down 2.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $2.95 earnings per share.

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

Ferguson declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 5th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 15th will be given a dividend of $0.79 per share on Tuesday, February 6th. This represents a $3.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.75%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 14th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.75.
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Is Ferguson a good dividend stock?

Ferguson (NASDAQ:FERG) pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.66%. The dividend payout ratio is 34.01%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FERG will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.73% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for FERG.

What guidance has Ferguson issued on next quarter's earnings?

Ferguson updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, September, 26th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $29.73 billion-$29.73 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $29.41 billion.

Who are Ferguson's major shareholders?

Ferguson's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include FMR LLC (3.55%), Invesco Ltd. (3.15%), Trian Fund Management L.P. (2.65%), Royal London Asset Management Ltd. (1.05%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1.01%) and WCM Investment Management LLC (0.91%). Insiders that own company stock include Garland Williams, Kevin Michael Murphy, Michael Jacobs, Richard Winckler and William T Thees Jr.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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This page (NASDAQ:FERG) was last updated on 12/10/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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