Ferguson (FERG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Ferguson (NYSE: FERG) is a leading distributor of plumbing and heating products, waterworks, and industrial supplies, serving professional contractors in residential, commercial and industrial construction. The company’s extensive product portfolio includes pipes, valves and fittings, faucets and fixtures, heating and cooling equipment, pumps, and fire/life safety solutions. By offering a broad range of products and complementary services, Ferguson supports customers through every phase of a project, from initial design and specification to final installation and maintenance.

Founded in the late 19th century, Ferguson has grown through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Over the years, the company has broadened its capabilities beyond traditional plumbing and heating to encompass sectors such as waterworks and industrial piping. This evolution has enabled Ferguson to address the needs of municipalities, utilities, manufacturers and large-scale contractors, positioning it as a one-stop resource for critical building infrastructure supplies.

With headquarters in Newport News, Virginia, Ferguson operates a network of more than 1,700 locations across the United States, Canada and select international markets. The company’s reach is bolstered by specialized distribution centers, e-commerce platforms and field services that ensure timely delivery and technical support. This integrated supply chain model allows Ferguson to maintain high in-stock availability, rapid order fulfillment and localized expertise for complex projects.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Kevin D. Murphy, who was appointed in 2016, Ferguson has placed emphasis on operational efficiency, technology-enabled customer services and disciplined growth. By investing in digital tools, training programs and supply chain enhancements, the company strives to deepen relationships with trade professionals and expand its market presence. As a member of the FTSE 100 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Ferguson continues to build on its heritage of distribution expertise to serve the evolving needs of the construction industry.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $214.61 to $218.32
• 50-Day Range: N/A
• 52-Week Range: $146.00 to $226.63
• Volume: 1.58 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.81 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $42.84 billion
• P/E Ratio: 27.09
• Dividend Yield: 1.53%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Ferguson Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Ferguson scored higher than 20% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 172nd out of 182 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Ferguson.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Ferguson is 27.12, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.71.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Ferguson is 27.12, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.20.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Ferguson has a PEG Ratio of 2.58. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Ferguson has a P/B Ratio of 7.82. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.25% of the float of Ferguson has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Ferguson has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Ferguson has recently increased by 8.48%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Ferguson pays a meaningful dividend of 1.51%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Ferguson does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Ferguson is 41.40%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.25% of the float of Ferguson has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Ferguson has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Ferguson has recently increased by 8.48%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Ferguson has a news sentiment score of 0.29. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Ferguson this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

9 people have searched for FERG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Ferguson insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.16% of the stock of Ferguson is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

81.98% of the stock of Ferguson is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

FERG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FERG shares performed this year?

Ferguson's stock was trading at $211.00 at the beginning of the year. Since then, FERG stock has increased by 3.1% and is now trading at $217.54.

How were Ferguson's earnings last quarter?

Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, June, 3rd. The company reported $2.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.01 by $0.49. The business had revenue of $7.62 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $7.41 billion. Ferguson had a net margin of 5.32% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 34.02%.

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

• Last Earnings: 6/03/2025
• Today: 7/16/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 7/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: MACH - GENL INDL
• Sub-Industry: Wholesale
• Current Symbol: NYSE:FERG
• Previous Symbol: NYSE:FERG
• CIK: 2011641
• Web: N/A
• Phone: (757) 874-7795
• Fax: 41-41-723-2231
• Employees: 35,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $8.02
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 27.12
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: 2.58
• Net Income: $1.74 billion
• Net Margins: 5.32%
• Pretax Margin: 7.65%
• Return on Equity: 34.02%
• Return on Assets: 11.28%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.90
• Current Ratio: 1.64
• Quick Ratio: 0.88

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $29.64 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.45
• Cash Flow: $11.28 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 19.29
• Book Value: $27.81 per share
• Price / Book: 7.82

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 197,180,000
• Free Float: 196,866,000
• Market Cap: $42.89 billion
• Optionable: N/A
• Beta: 1.17