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LON:FERG

Ferguson (FERG) Share Price, News & Analysis

£172.80
-110.00 (-0.63%)
(As of 08:27 AM ET)
Today's Range
£172.65
£173.65
50-Day Range
£146.40
£175.55
52-Week Range
9,892
£176.30
Volume
3,377 shs
Average Volume
81,495 shs
Market Capitalization
£35.02 billion
P/E Ratio
2,537.44
Dividend Yield
1.44%
Price Target
£105.70

Ferguson MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
0.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
39.0% Downside
£105.70 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.41
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
-0.19mentions of Ferguson in the last 14 days
Based on 20 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

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.

0.01 out of 5 stars

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About Ferguson Stock (LON: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

FERG Stock News Headlines

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Out and About with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
the most reliable asset on earth is making a comeback
Global tensions have been pushing the price of gold to all time highs… Just recently, gold peaked at a record $2,000 (and is now closer to $2,200). And there’s something else critical at play right now in the world’s largest asset. Because of these critical factors, a lot of massive investment institutions are now pumping more money into gold. And as we speak, some are even calling for a massive rally in the precious metal.
DOUG FERGUSON
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 2/6 Dividend
12/14/2023
Dividend Payable
2/06/2024
Ex-Dividend for 5/7 Dividend
3/14/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Dividend Payable
5/07/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Industrial Distribution
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
35,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
£105.70
High Stock Price Target
£105.70
Low Stock Price Target
£105.70
Potential Upside/Downside
-38.9%
Consensus Rating
Rating Score (0-4)
0.00
Research Coverage
0 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£1.76 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£29.36 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 516.42 per share
Book Value
GBX 2,669 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£35.04 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.22
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Kevin Murphy (Age 53)
    Group CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $2.31M
  • Mr. William Brundage (Age 47)
    Group CFO & Executive Director
    Comp: $1.18M
  • Mr. Ian Thomas Graham (Age 56)
    Chief Legal Officer
    Comp: $1.04M
  • Mr. William T. Thees Jr. (Age 56)
    Senior Vice President of Business & Sales
    Comp: $1.04M
  • Ms. Samantha J. Long (Age 56)
    Chief Human Resources Officer
    Comp: $1.04M
  • 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 Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:48 PM.

Pros

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

  • Ferguson plc has shown consistent revenue growth over the past year, indicating a strong financial performance.
  • The company has a solid track record of profitability, with a healthy net margin and return on equity.
  • Recent analyst reports have increased price targets for Ferguson plc, suggesting positive market sentiment.
  • Ferguson plc recently announced an increase in dividend payout, providing additional income for investors.
  • The stock price of Ferguson plc has been on an upward trend, reflecting investor confidence in the company's future prospects.

Cons

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

  • There may be potential market risks affecting Ferguson plc's stock price, such as economic downturns or industry-specific challenges.
  • Fluctuations in currency exchange rates could impact Ferguson plc's international operations and financial performance.
  • Competitive pressures within the industry could pose challenges to Ferguson plc's market position and profitability.
  • Changes in government regulations or policies could affect Ferguson plc's business operations and financial results.
  • Investors should carefully monitor Ferguson plc's debt levels and debt-to-equity ratio for any signs of financial strain.

FERG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ferguson's stock price target for 2024?

0 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Ferguson's shares. Their FERG share price targets range from £105.70 to £105.70. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach £105.70 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 39.0%.
View analysts price targets for FERG
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How have FERG shares performed in 2024?

Ferguson's stock was trading at £150.85 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, FERG shares have increased by 14.9% and is now trading at £173.33.
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How often does Ferguson pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ferguson?

Ferguson declared a dividend on Tuesday, March 5th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 14th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.79 per share on Tuesday, May 7th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.39%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 14th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for FERG
.

Is Ferguson a good dividend stock?

Ferguson (LON:FERG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 248 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.43%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,641.70%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for FERG.

What other stocks do shareholders of Ferguson own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ferguson investors own include Royal Dutch Shell (RDSA), Barclays (BARC), Burberry Group (BRBY), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Glencore (GLEN), Hochschild Mining (HOC), HSBC (HSBA), Aviva (AV), Experian (EXPN) and Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (RR).

How do I buy shares of Ferguson?

Shares of FERG stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:FERG) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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