NYSE:FERG Ferguson (FERG) Stock Price, News & Analysis $229.37 +2.87 (+1.27%) As of 02:40 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Ferguson Stock (NYSE:FERG) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Ferguson alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$227.48▼$231.3850-Day Range$219.98▼$240.8352-Week Range$207.64▼$271.64Volume259,129 shsAverage Volume1.37 million shsMarket Capitalization$44.48 billionP/E Ratio26.68Dividend Yield1.55%Price Target$277.21Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview Ferguson (NYSE: FERG) is a multinational distributor specializing in plumbing and heating products and related building supplies, serving professional contractors, builders and industrial customers. The company supplies a broad range of products used in residential, commercial and infrastructure projects, including pipes and fittings, valves and controls, HVAC equipment, waterworks materials, plumbing fixtures, pumps and accessories, as well as complementary electrical and specialty product lines. Ferguson operates a network of branches and distribution centers that provide inventory, logistics and value-added services to trade customers. In addition to product distribution, the company offers services such as technical support, specification assistance, inventory management and online ordering platforms that help contractors streamline procurement and project execution. Its operating model emphasizes localized stocking and rapid fulfillment to reduce downtime on jobsites. The business traces its corporate lineage to the long-established Wolseley group and adopted the Ferguson name as its global identity in recent years. Ferguson’s operations are focused on serving professional markets in North America and other regions where it maintains distribution capabilities. The company’s scale and distribution footprint position it as a key supplier to the construction, maintenance and industrial sectors.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Ferguson Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks93rd Percentile Overall ScoreFERG MarketRank™: Ferguson scored higher than 93% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 25th out of 172 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion4.0 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingFerguson has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.72, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 11 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Upside PotentialFerguson has a consensus price target of $277.21, representing about 21.1% upside from its current price of $228.93.Amount of Analyst CoverageFerguson has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Ferguson's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation2.5 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth12.33% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ferguson are expected to grow by 12.33% in the coming year, from $11.27 to $12.66 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ferguson is 26.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 40.13.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ferguson is 26.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 26.98.Price to Earnings Growth RatioFerguson has a PEG Ratio of 1.62. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFerguson has a P/B Ratio of 7.39. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted1.55% of the float of Ferguson has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFerguson has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.27, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ferguson has recently increased by 14.56%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend2.5 / 5Dividend StrengthModerate Dividend YieldFerguson pays a meaningful dividend of 1.55%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthFerguson does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Ferguson is 41.40%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Ferguson will have a dividend payout ratio of 28.12% next year. This indicates that Ferguson will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Ferguson's dividend. News and Social Media3.0 / 5News Sentiment0.78 News SentimentFerguson has a news sentiment score of 0.78. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Industrials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 36 news articles for Ferguson this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for FERG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Ferguson to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership0.7 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ferguson insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders0.15% of the stock of Ferguson is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions81.98% of the stock of Ferguson is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Ferguson's insider trading history. Receive FERG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ferguson and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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FERG Stock News HeadlinesCaleb Ferguson de Rojos se disculpa por su arrebato viral contra umpire Bill Miller2 hours ago | msn.comReds' Ferguson apologizes for outburst toward umpireJuly 22 at 1:31 AM | msn.comThe Starlink of EnergyA portable energy unit - already used by the U.S. Navy for decades - is now drawing serious attention from Big Tech and Washington policymakers. It can be trucked to a data center, military base, or industrial site and deliver reliable power for years without grid access. A key government milestone expected this August could bring significant visibility to this space. One small stock sits at the center of it.July 22 at 1:00 AM | Monument Traders Alliance (Ad)Ravens 2026 position group rankings: Special teams, WR questions loomJuly 21 at 3:30 PM | msn.comFerguson says Keegan built Newcastle's greatest teamJuly 21 at 10:30 AM | msn.comHead to Head Review: DNOW (NYSE:DNOW) & Ferguson (NYSE:FERG)July 21 at 2:28 AM | americanbankingnews.comRebecca Ferguson reveals the truth behind her ‘Mission: Impossible’ exit after three moviesJuly 20 at 5:32 PM | msn.comSarah Ferguson and Diddy relationship claim backed up by staffer—authorJuly 20 at 5:32 PM | msn.comSee More Headlines FERG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have FERG shares performed this year? Ferguson's stock was trading at $222.54 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, FERG shares have increased by 2.9% and is now trading at $228.93. How were Ferguson's earnings last quarter? Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 5th. The company reported $2.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.14 by $0.14. The business's quarterly revenue was up 3.6% compared to the same quarter last year. How will Ferguson's stock buyback program work? Ferguson's board initiated a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, May 5th 2026, which permits the company to repurchase $2,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 3.9% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued. Who are Ferguson's major shareholders? Ferguson's top institutional investors include Dudley & Shanley Inc. (0.05%), Handelsbanken Fonder AB (0.05%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.04%) and PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Kevin Michael Murphy, William Brundage, William T Thees Jr, Jake Schlicher, Robert Anthony Jr Camposano, Ian T Graham, Victoria Morrissey, Allison Stirrup, James A Paisley, Garland Williams, Richard Winckler and Michael Jacobs. View institutional ownership trends. 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. Company Calendar Record date for 4/30 Dividend3/06/2026Ex-Dividend for 4/30 Dividend3/06/2026Dividend Payable4/30/2026Last Earnings5/05/2026Record date for 7/8 Dividend5/15/2026Ex-Dividend for 7/8 Dividend5/15/2026Dividend Payable7/08/2026Today7/22/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Yellow Zone (5d) 1-Year History Jul 25 Oct 25 Jan 26 Apr 26 Jul 26 As of 5 days ago, FERG's financial health entered the Yellow zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorIndustrials Industry MACH - GENL INDL Sub-IndustryWholesale Current SymbolNYSE:FERG Previous SymbolNYSE:FERG CIK2011641 WebN/A Phone(757) 874-7795Fax41-41-723-2231Employees35,000Year Founded1953Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Ferguson$277.21 High Price Target$300.00 Low Price Target$245.00 Potential Upside/Downside+20.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.72 Research Coverage18 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$8.60 Trailing P/E Ratio26.68 Forward P/E Ratio20.35 P/E Growth1.62Net Income$1.86 billion Net Margins6.98% Pretax Margin7.87% Return on Equity38.81% Return on Assets12.83% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.68 Current Ratio1.78 Quick Ratio0.96 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$31.32 billion Price / Sales1.42 Cash Flow$11.18 per share Price / Cash Flow20.52 Book Value$30.97 per share Price / Book7.41Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares193,940,000Free Float193,647,000Market Cap$44.48 billion OptionableN/A Beta1.13 Social Links The 7 Hottest IPO Stories of 2026MarketBeat just released its list of the 7 hottest IPOs expected to hit Wall Street in 2026. 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