FERG
NYSE · Trading Companies & Distributors
Ferguson Enterprises Inc
$225.93
+3.43 (+1.54%)
Performance
1D
—
1W
—
1M
—
3M
-1.21%
6M
+0.02%
1Y
+36.94%
YTD
+0.40%
Open$220.08
Previous Close$222.50
Day High$226.45
Day Low$218.72
52W High$271.64
52W Low$146.00
Volume—
Avg Volume1.31M
Market Cap50.42B
P/E Ratio25.78
EPS$9.89
SectorTrading Companies & Distributors
Technical Indicators
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SMA 50
$242.50
Below
SMA 200
$228.38
Below
RSI (14)
51.7
Neutral
Trend
Golden Cross
Bullish
Analyst Ratings
Strong Buy
31 analysts
Price Target
-38.7% upside
Current
$225.93
$225.93
Target
$138.56
$138.56
$121.79
$138.56 avg
$197.75
Key Financials
| FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 29.95B | 29.22B | 25.78B |
| Net Income | 1.81B | 1.59B | 3.26B |
| Profit Margin | 6.0% | 5.7% | 12.6% |
| EBITDA | 2.91B | 2.69B | 6.94B |
| Free Cash Flow | — | — | 2.29B |
| Rev Growth | +2.5% | +2.5% | -3.0% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.48 |
Dividend
Dividend Yield1.38%
Annual Dividend$2.46
Payout Ratio26.4%
Frequencyquarterly
Ex-Dividend—
Pay Date—
About Ferguson Enterprises Inc
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. is the largest value-added distributor of plumbing and HVAC products in the United States, headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. The company supplies products to professional contractors, builders, and facility operators across residential, commercial, and infrastructure markets through an extensive network of branches, distribution centers, and digital channels. Ferguson's product portfolio spans plumbing fixtures, pipes, valves, HVAC equipment, and waterworks infrastructure. The company serves a highly fragmented market with scale advantages in procurement, logistics, and technical expertise, and is the North American successor to the UK-based Ferguson plc.
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FERG Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ferguson do?
Ferguson distributes plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and related building products to professional contractors, municipalities, and industrial facilities across the United States and Canada. Unlike traditional hardware retailers, Ferguson sells almost exclusively to trade professionals — plumbers, mechanical contractors, fire suppression installers — and positions itself as a technical partner rather than a product catalog. Sales specialists with deep product knowledge, local branch availability, and job-site delivery capabilities differentiate it from e-commerce alternatives and traditional suppliers.
Is FERG stock a good investment?
Ferguson benefits from infrastructure investment, housing construction, and building renovation spending across residential, commercial, and municipal markets. Its business is resilient within construction cycles because even in downturns, maintenance and repair of existing structures requires plumbing and HVAC supplies. The company has consistently expanded margins through operational improvement since its listing in the United States. Return on capital has improved meaningfully as the company has focused on its North American business and grown its commercial and industrial customer share.
Who are Ferguson's main competitors?
Wesco International competes across industrial and electrical distribution in many of the same commercial and industrial customer segments. Core & Main focuses specifically on water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure distribution — directly overlapping with Ferguson's waterworks business. Reece Group is an international plumbing and HVAC distributor that competes in some overlapping geographies. HD Supply competes in maintenance, repair, and operations supplies to facilities. Smaller regional plumbing wholesalers compete locally in many markets where Ferguson has branches.
Does Ferguson pay dividends?
Ferguson pays a consistent quarterly dividend alongside periodic special dividends in years when cash generation exceeds optimal deployment opportunities. The ordinary dividend has grown alongside earnings, though the yield is modest given the stock's valuation. Management prioritizes organic investment and bolt-on acquisitions as the primary capital allocation tools, with dividends and buybacks serving as the return mechanism for cash that cannot be deployed at adequate returns elsewhere. The pattern mirrors the approach of other well-run industrial distributors.
Where is FERG trading today?
FERG last closed at $225.93, up 1.54% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $146.00 and a high of $271.64. The current price represents 64% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.
What are analyst ratings for FERG stock?
Among 31 analysts covering FERG, the consensus rating is Strong Buy — 24 rate it a buy, 7 hold, and 0 sell. The average price target sits at $138.56, implying 39% downside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.
How much revenue does Ferguson Enterprises Inc generate?
Ferguson Enterprises Inc generated $29.95B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $1.81B reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 6.0% reflects the competitive nature of its industry.
What is the price-to-earnings ratio for FERG?
FERG trades at a P/E ratio of 25.78 on trailing earnings of $9.89 per share. That's roughly in line with the broader market average of ~20-25x. Comparing this multiple against Trading Companies & Distributors sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.
How has FERG performed compared to last year?
Performance varies across timeframes, reflecting shifting market conditions. Returns by timeframe: -1.21% (3M), +0.02% (6M), +36.94% (1Y), +0.40% (YTD). Comparing these figures against the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks helps determine whether FERG is outperforming or lagging the broader market.