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NASDAQ:FERG

Ferguson (FERG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$190.20
-2.93 (-1.52%)
(As of 09/6/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$189.92
$196.24
50-Day Range
$188.01
$222.52
52-Week Range
$147.62
$225.63
Volume
1.51 million shs
Average Volume
1.12 million shs
Market Capitalization
$38.41 billion
P/E Ratio
20.79
Dividend Yield
1.66%
Price Target
$230.00

Ferguson MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
20.9% Upside
$230.00 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.22mentions of Ferguson in the last 14 days
Based on 28 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.25%
From $9.66 to $10.65 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.

2.56 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

115th out of 165 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

Last Earnings
6/04/2024
Ex-Dividend for 7/31 Dividend
6/14/2024
Dividend Payable
7/31/2024
Today
9/07/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
9/17/2024
Fiscal Year End
7/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

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

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$230.00
High Stock Price Target
$250.00
Low Stock Price Target
$211.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+20.9%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.89 billion
Pretax Margin
8.25%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$29.53 billion
Cash Flow
$10.53 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
201,637,000
Market Cap
$38.41 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.21
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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 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 consistent revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong financial performance.
  • The company has a healthy return on equity of 36.89%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder funds to generate profits.
  • With a market capitalization of $40.90 billion, Ferguson plc is a well-established player in the market, providing stability to investors.
  • Despite recent fluctuations, Ferguson plc's stock price has remained relatively stable, offering a potential entry point for investors.
  • The company's earnings per share (EPS) have consistently met or exceeded analyst expectations, demonstrating operational strength.

Cons

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

  • Ferguson plc's stock price has experienced some volatility in recent trading sessions, potentially indicating uncertainty in the market.
  • The company's P/E ratio of 22.48 suggests that the stock may be slightly overvalued compared to industry peers, posing a risk for investors.
  • While revenue growth has been positive, the company's P/E/G ratio of 6.17 indicates a higher valuation relative to its growth prospects, which could deter some investors.
  • Ferguson plc's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64 may raise concerns about the company's leverage and financial stability in the face of economic downturns.
  • Analysts' expectations of 9.66 earnings per share for the current year may put pressure on the company to deliver consistent growth, potentially impacting investor sentiment.
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 Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ferguson pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

FERG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FERG shares performed this year?

Ferguson's stock was trading at $193.07 at the start of the year. Since then, FERG shares have decreased by 1.5% and is now trading at $190.20.
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How were Ferguson's earnings last quarter?

Ferguson plc (NASDAQ:FERG) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, June, 4th. The company reported $2.32 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.27 by $0.05. The business's quarterly revenue was up 2.4% on a year-over-year basis.

Who are Ferguson's major shareholders?

Ferguson's top institutional investors include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (3.11%), APG Asset Management N.V. (2.58%), Legal & General Group Plc (0.99%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.77%). Insiders that own company stock include Kevin Michael Murphy, William T Thees Jr, Garland Williams, Richard Winckler and Michael Jacobs.
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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 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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