Ferguson (FERG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$223.16 +1.76 (+0.79%)

Closing price 07/3/2025 03:30 PM Eastern

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$223.16 0.00 (0.00%)

As of 07/3/2025 04:10 PM Eastern

Ferguson - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
6

Buy
11

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Ferguson in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for FERG.

Consensus Price Target

$221.27
-0.85% Downside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ferguson, the average price target is $221.27. The highest price target for FERG is $280.00, while the lowest price target for FERG is $168.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.85% from the current price of $223.16.

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FERG Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/4/24 to 7/4/25	1 Month Ago 6/4/24 to 6/4/25	3 Months Ago 4/5/24 to 4/5/25	1 Year Ago 7/5/23 to 7/4/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	11 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$221.27	$216.29	$198.62	$221.50
Forecasted Upside	-0.85% Downside	0.00% Upside	27.96% Upside	16.60% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

FERG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

FERG Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Ferguson Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Ferguson	Industrials Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.65	2.67	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-0.85% Downside	38.16% Upside	9.82% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent FERG News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
6/18/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	Suhasini Varanasi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$280.00	+32.30%
6/9/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Annelies Vermeulen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$195.00 ➝ $220.00	+2.33%
6/6/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2 of 5 stars	Patrick Baumann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$200.00 ➝ $220.00	+3.14%
6/5/2025	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	H. Goad Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold	$215.00	-0.59%
6/4/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Keith Hughes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$230.00	+6.34%
6/4/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Lovallo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$173.00 ➝ $204.00	-4.04%
6/4/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mike Dahl Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$189.00 ➝ $231.00	+8.66%
6/4/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Scott Schneeberger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$189.00 ➝ $235.00	+10.54%
6/4/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Sam Reid Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$190.00 ➝ $230.00	+7.17%
6/4/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Bouley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$190.00 ➝ $247.00	+16.84%
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4/1/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Collin Verron Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Hold	$174.00	+8.55%
3/17/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Cooke Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Peer Perform
3/12/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Manthey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$225.00 ➝ $190.00	+20.60%
3/12/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Pettinari Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$189.00 ➝ $168.00	+7.79%
1/17/2025	Zelman & Associates Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Hayes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
1/8/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Buy	$185.00 ➝ $225.00	+30.75%
7/17/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$238.00 ➝ $250.00	+18.06%
1/8/2024	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
7/7/2023	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Merkel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform

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Should I Buy Ferguson Stock? FERG Pros and Cons Explained

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 Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Ferguson pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ferguson
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $220, reflecting a strong performance in the market and indicating investor confidence.
Ferguson plc has received multiple "buy" and "overweight" ratings from leading investment analysts, suggesting positive future growth potential.
The company reported a significant earnings per share (EPS) of $2.50, surpassing analysts' expectations, which demonstrates strong financial health and operational efficiency.
Ferguson plc has a solid return on equity of over 34%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
The company has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.83, providing a yield of 1.50%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.

Ferguson
Bear Case

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

Despite positive ratings, the stock has a relatively high P/E ratio of around 26.5, which may suggest that it is overvalued compared to its earnings.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83, indicating a moderate level of debt that could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
Ferguson plc's revenue growth of 4.3% compared to the previous year, while positive, may not be sufficient to meet the high expectations set by analysts.
Market volatility could impact the stock price, as indicated by its beta of 1.13, suggesting that it is more volatile than the market average.
With six analysts rating the stock as a hold, there may be concerns about its short-term performance and potential for price stagnation.

FERG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ferguson is $221.27, with a high forecast of $280.00 and a low forecast of $168.00.
: 17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ferguson in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FERG shares.
: According to analysts, Ferguson's stock has a predicted downside of -0.85% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Ferguson has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Berenberg Bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Royal Bank Of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Ferguson less than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for Ferguson is 2.65 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.67. Learn more on how FERG compares to other companies.

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Ferguson (FERG) Stock Forecast & Price Target