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NASDAQ:FERG

Ferguson (FERG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$218.43
-0.52 (-0.24%)
(As of 04:37 PM ET)
Today's Range
$218.36
$220.04
50-Day Range
$187.04
$221.27
52-Week Range
$123.17
$222.39
Volume
653,643 shs
Average Volume
1.13 million shs
Market Capitalization
$44.30 billion
P/E Ratio
25.40
Dividend Yield
1.45%
Price Target
$166.50

Ferguson MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.63 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
24.0% Downside
$166.50 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
-0.05mentions of Ferguson in the last 14 days
Based on 31 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.

1.22 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

145th out of 171 stocks

Hardware, & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies Industry

2nd out of 2 stocks

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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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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
3/28/2024
Dividend Payable
5/07/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
6/04/2024
Fiscal Year End
7/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Hardware, & plumbing & heating equipment & supplies
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:FERG
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
-24.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.63
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.89 billion
Pretax Margin
7.84%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$29.36 billion
Cash Flow
$10.81 per share
Book Value
$26.71 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
202,509,000
Market Cap
$44.41 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

Should I Buy Ferguson Stock? FERG Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Ferguson was last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:07 PM.

Pros

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

  • Ferguson plc has a strong track record of consistent revenue growth, indicating stability and potential for long-term returns.
  • 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.
  • The company's dividend announcement with a dividend yield of 1.53% provides an additional income stream for investors.
  • Ferguson plc's stock price has shown positive performance, trading at a 52-week high of $217.32, indicating potential capital appreciation.
  • The company's financial metrics, such as a return on equity of 37.99% and a net margin of 6.00%, reflect strong operational efficiency and profitability.

Cons

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

  • The company's PEG ratio of 8.60 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential, posing a risk for investors.
  • Ferguson plc's quarterly revenue was down 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating a potential slowdown in business growth.
  • The stock's beta of 1.27 implies higher volatility compared to the market average, which may lead to increased risk for investors.
  • Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66 may indicate a higher level of financial leverage, which could pose risks during economic downturns or interest rate hikes.
  • The company's recent earnings report showed a miss on analysts' consensus estimates, signaling potential challenges in meeting market expectations.

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.
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What is Ferguson's stock price target for 2024?

8 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Ferguson's stock. Their FERG share price targets range from $155.00 to $185.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $166.50 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 24.0%.
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How have FERG shares performed in 2024?

Ferguson's stock was trading at $193.07 at the start of the year. Since then, FERG stock has increased by 13.4% and is now trading at $218.96.
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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.
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.

How were Ferguson's earnings last quarter?

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

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

Ferguson declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, March 5th. Investors 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 yield of 1.44%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 14th.
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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 1.43%. 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.
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What guidance has Ferguson issued on next quarter's earnings?

Ferguson issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, March, 6th. The company provided earnings per share 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 variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (12.72%), Norges Bank (2.52%), Franklin Resources Inc. (1.33%), Brown Advisory Inc. (1.17%), Cantillon Capital Management LLC (0.92%) and Fiduciary Management Inc. WI (0.92%). Insiders that own company stock include Garland Williams, Kevin Michael Murphy, Michael Jacobs, Richard Winckler and William T Thees Jr.
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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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This page (NASDAQ:FERG) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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