Ferguson (FERG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$177.50 +1.05 (+0.60%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 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 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
8

Based on 10 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 10 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for FERG.

Consensus Price Target

$220.10
24.00% Upside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ferguson, the average price target is $220.10. The highest price target for FERG is $250.00, while the lowest price target for FERG is $189.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.00% from the current price of $177.50.

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FERG Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$220.10	$230.44	$232.29	$166.50
Forecasted Upside	24.00% Upside	29.34% Upside	18.42% Upside	-12.19% Downside
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	Industrial Products Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.80	2.58	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	24.00% Upside	44.10% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent FERG News	Positive 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
1/16/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Matthew Bouley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$234.00 ➝ $211.00	+18.82%
1/8/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	J. Lovallo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Neutral	$230.00 ➝ $193.00	+12.16%
1/8/2025	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Buy	$185.00 ➝ $225.00	+30.75%
1/6/2025	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	$221.00 ➝ $189.00	+8.55%
12/17/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$220.00 ➝ $215.00	+16.54%
12/11/2024	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$224.00 ➝ $240.00	+24.05%
12/11/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$219.00 ➝ $219.00	+13.28%
12/11/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$230.00 ➝ $225.00	+15.42%
10/23/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$234.00	+19.29%
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%
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1/8/2024	Raymond James 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
6/13/2023	Northcoast Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy
6/8/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$150.00 ➝ $155.00	+5.71%
6/7/2023	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$160.00 ➝ $167.00	+13.37%
3/13/2023	Societe Generale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold

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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 Sunday, January 19, 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:

Ferguson plc recently increased its quarterly dividend from $0.79 to $0.83 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This increase indicates strong financial health and a positive outlook for future earnings.
The current stock price of Ferguson plc is $173.89, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for potential growth, especially considering the stock's twelve-month high of $225.63.
Institutional investors own 81.98% of Ferguson plc's stock, suggesting strong confidence in the company's stability and growth potential. High institutional ownership often indicates that the company is viewed favorably by professional investors.
Ferguson plc has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with target prices ranging from $215.00 to $236.00. This positive sentiment from analysts can drive investor interest and potentially increase the stock price.
The company operates in the plumbing and heating distribution sector, which is essential for residential and commercial markets, providing a stable demand for its products even in fluctuating economic conditions.

Ferguson
Bear Case

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

Insider selling has been notable, with executives selling a total of 12,313 shares valued at approximately $2.48 million in the last quarter. This could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's future performance from those who are most familiar with the company.
Ferguson plc's stock has experienced volatility, with a twelve-month low of $171.68. Such fluctuations can be concerning for investors seeking stability in their portfolios.
Despite the recent dividend increase, the company's dividend payout ratio stands at 39.86%, which may limit future dividend growth if earnings do not increase significantly.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with two holding a "hold" rating and eight issuing a "buy" rating. This divergence in opinions may create uncertainty for potential investors regarding the stock's future trajectory.
The recent decrease in stake by Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC by 41.3% could indicate a bearish outlook from this institutional investor, which may influence other investors' perceptions of the stock.

FERG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ferguson is $220.10, with a high forecast of $250.00 and a low forecast of $189.00.
: 10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ferguson in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FERG shares.
: According to analysts, Ferguson's stock has a predicted upside of 24.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Ferguson's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Ferguson has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, Oppenheimer, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Ferguson more than other "industrial products" companies. The consensus rating score for Ferguson is 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "industrial products" companies is 2.58. Learn more on how FERG compares to other companies.

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This page (NASDAQ:FERG) was last updated on 1/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Ferguson (FERG) Stock Forecast & Price Target