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NASDAQ:FERG

Ferguson (FERG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$200.09
+1.41 (+0.71%)
(As of 06/10/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$196.84
$200.24
50-Day Range
$196.86
$223.85
52-Week Range
$144.59
$224.86
Volume
1.47 million shs
Average Volume
1.12 million shs
Market Capitalization
$40.41 billion
P/E Ratio
21.87
Dividend Yield
1.58%
Price Target
$221.50

Ferguson MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.57 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
10.7% Upside
$221.50 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.42mentions of Ferguson in the last 14 days
Based on 30 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.05%
From $9.65 to $10.62 Per Share

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.

2.47 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

119th out of 163 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

FERG Stock News Headlines

Ferguson plc (“Company”): Director/PDMR Shareholding
Ferguson plc: Share Repurchase Program
Ferguson Files Form 8-K and Form 10-Q
Ferguson Reports Third Quarter Results
Ferguson Files Form 8-K
Ferguson Share Repurchase Program - Weekly Report
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 5/7 Dividend
3/14/2024
Dividend Payable
5/07/2024
Last Earnings
6/04/2024
Today
6/10/2024
Ex-Dividend for 7/31 Dividend
6/14/2024
Dividend Payable
7/31/2024
Fiscal Year End
7/31/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
9/24/2024

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
$221.50
High Stock Price Target
$232.00
Low Stock Price Target
$211.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+10.7%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.57
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.89 billion
Pretax Margin
8.25%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$29.73 billion
Cash Flow
$10.91 per share
Book Value
$20.73 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
201,637,000
Market Cap
$40.41 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.24

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 56)
    Chief Legal Officer
    Comp: $1.31M
  • Mr. William T. Thees Jr. (Age 56)
    Senior Vice President of Business & Sales
    Comp: $1.31M
  • Ms. Samantha J. Long (Age 56)
    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 61)
    Vice President IR & Communications
  • Mr. Michael Ward
    Head of Corporate Communications
  • Ms. Victoria Morrissey (Age 58)
    Chief Marketing Officer

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 has shown a consistent growth trend with a 50-day moving average price of $213.84, indicating positive momentum in the stock price.
  • The company has a strong return on equity of 37.99%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder funds to generate profits.
  • Despite a slight miss on earnings per share in the last quarter, Ferguson plc has a solid track record of profitability with a net margin of 6.00%.
  • With a dividend payout ratio of 36.74%, Ferguson plc offers investors a stable dividend income, providing a source of passive income.
  • Ferguson plc operates in the plumbing and heating distribution sector, which is essential infrastructure, ensuring a steady demand for its products.

Cons

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

  • There was a decline in quarterly revenue by 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating a potential slowdown in business growth.
  • The company missed the consensus estimate for earnings per share in the last quarter, which could raise concerns about its ability to meet future profit expectations.
  • While Ferguson plc has a strong return on equity, investors should be cautious of any potential changes in market conditions that could impact profitability.
  • The stock price may be subject to volatility due to market fluctuations and industry-specific challenges, posing risks to investors.
  • Investing in Ferguson plc involves exposure to the construction and infrastructure sector, which can be sensitive to economic downturns and regulatory changes.
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 Friday, May 31, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ferguson pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

FERG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Ferguson stock right now?

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ferguson in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FERG shares.
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What is Ferguson's stock price target for 2024?

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Ferguson's stock. Their FERG share price targets range from $211.00 to $232.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $221.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have FERG shares performed in 2024?

Ferguson's stock was trading at $193.07 at the start of the year. Since then, FERG shares have increased by 3.6% and is now trading at $200.09.
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When is Ferguson's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, September 24th 2024.
View our FERG earnings forecast
.

How were Ferguson's earnings last quarter?

Ferguson plc (NASDAQ:FERG) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, June, 4th. The company reported $2.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.27 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $7.31 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.32 billion. Ferguson had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 36.89% and a net margin of 6.33%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.20 EPS.

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

Ferguson announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, June 4th. Investors of record on Friday, June 14th will be given a dividend of $0.79 per share on Wednesday, July 31st. This represents a $3.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.58%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 14th.
Read our dividend analysis for FERG
.

Is Ferguson a good dividend stock?

Ferguson (NASDAQ:FERG) pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.59%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 34.54%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FERG will have a dividend payout ratio of 29.76% 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, June, 4th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $29.7 billion-$29.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $29.8 billion.

Who are Ferguson's major shareholders?

Ferguson's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (12.69%), Janus Henderson Group PLC (2.64%), Cantillon Capital Management LLC (0.91%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (0.80%), Boston Partners (0.66%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.65%). 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NASDAQ:FERG) was last updated on 6/11/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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