Ferguson (FERG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$179.50 -4.42 (-2.40%)

Closing price 02/4/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$179.30 -0.20 (-0.11%)

As of 02/4/2025 07:43 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 12 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
9

Based on 12 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 12 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for FERG.

Consensus Price Target

$217.73
21.29% Upside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ferguson, the average price target is $217.73. 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 21.29% from the current price of $179.51.

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FERG Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/6/24 to 2/5/25	1 Month Ago 1/7/24 to 1/6/25	3 Months Ago 11/8/23 to 11/7/24	1 Year Ago 2/6/23 to 2/6/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$217.73	$226.89	$233.38	$166.50
Forecasted Upside	21.29% Upside	30.48% Upside	10.70% Upside	-13.64% 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	2.75	2.58	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	21.29% Upside	50.03% Upside	13.00% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive 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
2/4/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Sam Reid Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$215.00 ➝ $205.00	+11.84%
2/3/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Annelies Vermeulen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$204.00	+12.58%
1/17/2025	Zelman & Associates 3 of 5 stars	M. Hayes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
1/16/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	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 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	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 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		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%
12/11/2024	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%
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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%
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 Tuesday, January 28, 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 to $0.83 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $3.32, which is attractive for income-focused investors.
The current stock price of Ferguson plc is approximately $220.10, which is close to the average target price set by analysts, indicating potential for price appreciation.
Ferguson plc has a solid market capitalization of $37.18 billion, suggesting stability and a strong position in the plumbing and heating distribution market.
The company has a relatively low payout ratio of 39.86%, indicating that it retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment, which can support future growth.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Ferguson plc, with eight analysts recommending a buy, which reflects positive sentiment in the market.

Ferguson
Bear Case

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

Some analysts have recently downgraded their price targets for Ferguson plc, with UBS Group lowering its target from $230.00 to $193.00, which may indicate concerns about future performance.
The stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22.33, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, suggesting that the stock could be overvalued.
Ferguson plc's beta of 1.24 indicates that the stock is more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for investors looking for stability.
Recent reports show that some firms have issued neutral ratings on the stock, which may reflect uncertainty about its growth prospects in the near term.
With a P/E/G ratio of 1.68, the stock may not be as attractive in terms of growth relative to its price, suggesting that investors might not see significant growth in earnings compared to the stock price.

FERG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ferguson is $217.73, with a high forecast of $250.00 and a low forecast of $189.00.
: 12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ferguson in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 9 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 upside of 21.29% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Ferguson's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Ferguson has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, UBS Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zelman & Associates in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Ferguson more than other "industrial products" companies. The consensus rating score for Ferguson is 2.75 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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Ferguson (FERG) Stock Forecast & Price Target