Should I buy or sell Ferguson stock right now?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ferguson in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FERG shares. View FERG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Ferguson's stock price target for 2024?

8 brokers have issued 12-month price targets for Ferguson's shares. Their FERG share price targets range from $155.00 to $185.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $166.50 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 20.5%. View analysts price targets for FERG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have FERG shares performed in 2024?

Ferguson's stock was trading at $193.07 at the start of the year. Since then, FERG shares have increased by 8.5% and is now trading at $209.54. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is Ferguson's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, June 4th 2024. View our FERG earnings forecast .

How were Ferguson's earnings last quarter?

Ferguson plc (NASDAQ:FERG) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March, 5th. The company reported $1.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.82 by $0.08. The firm earned $6.67 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.72 billion. Ferguson had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 37.99% and a net margin of 6.00%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.91 EPS.

How often does Ferguson pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ferguson?

Ferguson announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, March 5th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.79 per share on Tuesday, May 7th. This represents a $3.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.51%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 14th. Read our dividend analysis for FERG .

Is Ferguson a good dividend stock?

Ferguson (NASDAQ:FERG) pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.47%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 36.74%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FERG will have a dividend payout ratio of 29.73% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for FERG .

What ETFs hold Ferguson's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Ferguson (NASDAQ:FERG) stock in their portfolio include Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA) , Ecofin Global Water ESG Fund (EBLU) , Harbor International Compounders ETF (OSEA) , Davis Select International ETF (DINT) , TCW Transform Supply Chain ETF (SUPP) , Adaptive Core ETF (RULE) , OneAscent International Equity ETF (OAIM) and Invesco Global Water ETF (PIO) .

What guidance has Ferguson issued on next quarter's earnings?

Ferguson updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, March, 6th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $29.7 billion-$29.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $29.9 billion.

Who are Ferguson's major shareholders?

Ferguson's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Artemis Investment Management LLP (0.17%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.07%), Perpetual Ltd (0.03%), Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC (0.02%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.02%) and Fiduciary Alliance LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Garland Williams , Kevin Michael Murphy, Michael Jacobs, Richard Winckler and William T Thees Jr. View institutional ownership trends .

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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Ferguson (FERG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$209.54

-1.90 (-0.90%)

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Volume: 766,347 shs
Average Volume: 1.15 million shs
Market Capitalization: $42.50 billion

P/E Ratio: 24.37
Dividend Yield: 1.51%
Price Target: $166.50

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Ferguson MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.63 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 20.5% Downside
$166.50 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.33
Based on 26 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 10.04%
From $9.66 to $10.63 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.

0.90 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

148th out of 163 stocks

Hardware, & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies Industry

2nd out of 2 stocks

1.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Ferguson has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.63, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Ferguson has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for FERG.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Ferguson pays a meaningful dividend of 1.47%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Ferguson has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Ferguson is 36.74%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Ferguson will have a dividend payout ratio of 29.73% next year. This indicates that Ferguson will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for FERG.

1.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Ferguson has a news sentiment score of 0.33. 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 0.60 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 26 news articles for Ferguson this week, compared to 26 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 5 people have searched for FERG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -64% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 6 people have added Ferguson to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

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 0.15% 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.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Ferguson are expected to grow by 10.04% in the coming year, from $9.66 to $10.63 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Ferguson is 24.37, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.80.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Ferguson is 24.37, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrial Products sector average P/E ratio of about 20.90.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Ferguson has a PEG Ratio of 9.00. 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 10.11. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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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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FERG Stock News Headlines

April 18, 2024 | msn.com

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April 18, 2024 | businesswire.com

Ferguson plc: Publication of Registration Statement, Proxy Statement, Notice of Special Meeting and U.K. Prospectus

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Rebecca Ferguson Says Her “Mission: Impossible” Character's Death Was 'Collaborative,' Not 'Enough Space' in Franchise

April 17, 2024 | msn.com

Rebecca Ferguson Explains Why She Bowed Out of the 'Mission: Impossible' Franchise | Video

April 17, 2024 | uk.news.yahoo.com

Sir Alex Ferguson made me want to join Manchester United - I couldn't believe what he did

April 17, 2024 | msn.com

Rebecca Ferguson 'Got Phone Calls from Amazing Costars' After Her Viral Story of 'Idiot' Actor Who 'Screamed' at Her

April 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

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Ferguson (NASDAQ:FERG) & Waxman Industries (OTCMKTS:WXMN) Financial Survey

April 16, 2024 | msn.com

Ferguson officer drawn into gas station shooting, two suspects dead

April 16, 2024 | businesswire.com

Ferguson plc: Notice of Dividend Currency Exchange Rate

April 15, 2024 | msn.com

Rebecca Ferguson's Co-Stars Called Her After She Dropped A Blind Item About One Of Them Screaming On Set: "You Understand What You've Done, Right?"

April 15, 2024 | ca.style.yahoo.com

Rebecca Ferguson on viral response to her comments about ‘idiot’ co-star: ‘It’s not my responsibility’

April 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Ferguson plc (NASDAQ:FERG) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts

April 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Head to Head Review: Ferguson (NASDAQ:FERG) versus CCOM Group (OTCMKTS:CCOM)

April 14, 2024 | msn.com

New counseling center opens in Ferguson addressing mental health desert

April 14, 2024 | yahoo.com

Silo star Rebecca Ferguson gives major update

April 14, 2024 | msn.com

Ferguson man with dementia reported missing

April 14, 2024 | mirror.co.uk

Alejandro Garnacho problem is exactly what Sir Alex Ferguson warned Man Utd about

April 14, 2024 | msn.com

Ferries crisis Scotland: Here’s why Ferguson Marine and CalMac chief executives David Tydeman and Robbie Drummond were sacked

April 14, 2024 | msn.com

Avenues Counseling Center opens location in Ferguson

April 12, 2024 | msn.com

Rebecca Ferguson Says Ex-Costars Called Her After Screaming Accusations: ‘You Understand What You’ve Done, Right?’

April 12, 2024 | uk.news.yahoo.com

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's 'important' daily ritual at 30-room mansion

April 12, 2024 | msn.com

Bologna: Lewis Ferguson & Joshua Zirkzee at heart of Champions League bid

April 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) is favoured by institutional owners who hold 86% of the company

April 11, 2024 | msn.com

Darren Ferguson makes Derby County remark as Peterborough close gap in promotion race

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 2/6 Dividend: 12/14/2023
Dividend Payable: 2/06/2024
Last Earnings: 3/05/2024
Ex-Dividend for 5/7 Dividend: 3/14/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Dividend Payable: 5/07/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 6/04/2024
Fiscal Year End: 7/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Industrial Products
Industry: Hardware, & plumbing & heating equipment & supplies
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:FERG
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1832433
Web: www.fergusonplc.com
Phone: 44-11-8927-3800
Fax: 41-41-723-2231
Employees: 35,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $166.50
High Stock Price Target: $185.00
Low Stock Price Target: $155.00
Potential Upside/Downside: -20.5%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.63
Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $8.60
Trailing P/E Ratio: 24.37
Forward P/E Ratio: 21.69
P/E Growth: 9
Net Income: $1.89 billion
Net Margins: 6.00%
Pretax Margin: 7.84%
Return on Equity: 37.99%
Return on Assets: 12.18%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.66
Current Ratio: 1.80
Quick Ratio: 0.97

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $29.73 billion
Price / Sales: 1.43
Cash Flow: $10.54 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 19.88
Book Value: $20.73 per share
Price / Book: 10.11

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 202,810,000
Free Float: 202,509,000
Market Cap: $42.50 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.27

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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

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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 growth in revenue and earnings over recent quarters, indicating a strong financial performance.
The company has a solid return on equity of 37.99%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder funds to generate profits.
With a dividend yield of 1.53%, Ferguson plc offers investors a steady income stream through regular dividend payments.
Recent acquisitions and strategic investments by institutional investors like American Century Companies Inc. and FCF Advisors LLC demonstrate confidence in the company's future prospects.
Despite market volatility, Ferguson plc's stock price has been on an upward trend, reaching a 52-week high of $217.32, potentially offering capital gains to investors.

Cons

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

Ferguson plc's PEG ratio of 8.60 indicates that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential, posing a risk for investors expecting capital appreciation.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66 suggests a moderate level of financial leverage, which could increase the company's risk profile during economic downturns.
Analysts have revised down earnings estimates for Ferguson plc, with a recent miss on earnings per share, signaling potential challenges in meeting market expectations.
Market analysts predict lower revenue for Ferguson plc compared to the previous year, indicating a possible slowdown in business growth.
Investors should consider the beta of 1.27 for Ferguson plc, implying higher volatility compared to the market average, which may lead to fluctuations in the stock price.

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, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ferguson pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

FERG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Ferguson stock right now?: 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ferguson in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FERG shares.
View FERG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Ferguson's stock price target for 2024?: 8 brokers have issued 12-month price targets for Ferguson's shares. Their FERG share price targets range from $155.00 to $185.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $166.50 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 20.5%.
View analysts price targets for FERG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have FERG shares performed in 2024?: Ferguson's stock was trading at $193.07 at the start of the year. Since then, FERG shares have increased by 8.5% and is now trading at $209.54.
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When is Ferguson's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, June 4th 2024.
View our FERG earnings forecast.
How were Ferguson's earnings last quarter?: Ferguson plc (NASDAQ:FERG) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March, 5th. The company reported $1.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.82 by $0.08. The firm earned $6.67 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.72 billion. Ferguson had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 37.99% and a net margin of 6.00%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.91 EPS.
How often does Ferguson pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ferguson?: Ferguson announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, March 5th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.79 per share on Tuesday, May 7th. This represents a $3.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.51%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 14th.
Read our dividend analysis for FERG.

Is Ferguson a good dividend stock?: Ferguson (NASDAQ:FERG) pays an annual dividend of $3.16 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.47%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 36.74%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FERG will have a dividend payout ratio of 29.73% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for FERG.
What ETFs hold Ferguson's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Ferguson (NASDAQ:FERG) stock in their portfolio include Global X Clean Water ETF (AQWA), Ecofin Global Water ESG Fund (EBLU), Harbor International Compounders ETF (OSEA), Davis Select International ETF (DINT), TCW Transform Supply Chain ETF (SUPP), Adaptive Core ETF (RULE), OneAscent International Equity ETF (OAIM) and Invesco Global Water ETF (PIO).
What guidance has Ferguson issued on next quarter's earnings?: Ferguson updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, March, 6th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $29.7 billion-$29.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $29.9 billion.
Who are Ferguson's major shareholders?: Ferguson's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Artemis Investment Management LLP (0.17%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.07%), Perpetual Ltd (0.03%), Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC (0.02%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.02%) and Fiduciary Alliance LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Garland Williams, Kevin Michael Murphy, Michael Jacobs, Richard Winckler and William T Thees Jr.
View institutional ownership trends.
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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Ferguson (FERG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ferguson MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Ferguson Stock (NASDAQ:FERG)

FERG Stock Price History

FERG Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

Should I Buy Ferguson Stock? FERG Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Cons

FERG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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