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FERGFerguson plc
$233.70$45.3B
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Ferguson plc

FERG
NYSE · Industrial Distribution
$233.70
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$45.32B
P/E22.2x
52W High$271.64
Volume2.19M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q4

Cyclical Recovery Masks Working Capital Volatility Risk

Ferguson appears to be emerging from a cyclical trough, with revenue growth turning positive at 9.1% in 2026Q2 and operating margin expanding from 6.0% in 2025Q2 to 10.2% in 2026Q4, signaling a recovery in residential demand and operational leverage.

GrowthMixed
ProfitabilityStable
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

FERG price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

7/12 Beats

EPS beat 7 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-8% Peers

P/E is 8% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 57 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 57)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Nov 9
01

Build the investment case

Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.

EXECUTIVE THESIS

The Investment Case

Full Analysis
Fundamental Trajectory

Revenue growth stabilized at 3.0% in 2026Q4 after a -2.0% decline in 2026Q3, with gross margin holding at 31.0% and operating margin recovering to 10.2% from a cyclical low of 6.0% in 2025Q2, though net margin of 7.6% was boosted by tax or one-time items.

Analyst Consensus+21.1% target
Buy(17 analysts)
14 Buy3 Hold0 Sell

The Bull Case

Upside Catalysts

Strong revenue growth potential

Analysts' cautious revenue growth assumptions of 4.3% annually and $2.4 billion earnings by 2028 may be challenged by stronger actual performance.

Robust financial performance

Ferguson reported strong quarterly sales of $7,495 million and net income of $389 million, with five-month sales reaching $12,833 million and net income of $786 million.

Conservative valuation metrics

FERG's trailing P/E of 25.00 and forward P/E of 21.41 suggest reasonable valuation relative to earnings potential.

The Bear Case

Key Downside Risks

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/7/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
FERG+5.44%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
FERG-3.59%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
FERG+55.39%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+67.46%
5-Year Return
FERG+60.57%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+55.58%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
22.2x
Forward P/EExpansion
20.5x
EV/EBITDA60th %ile
15.5x
FCF YieldCash Flow
2.8%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
22.2x
21.4x
60th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
15.5x
15.0x
60th· Fair
Price/FCF
35.9x
27.8x
100th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$106.06-54.6%
Base (Fair)$215.00-8.0%
Bull$302.43+29.4%
$106.06 Bear$215.00 Base$302.43 Bull
Current Market Price: $233.70
Trades at a 8.7% premium to Base DCF ($215.00)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY25
$30.76B+3.8% YoY
Net income FY25
$1.86B+7.0% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
$1.6B+6.8% YoY
Operating margin FY25
8.5%-0.5 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)18%
Avg ROIC 5Y21.2%
ROE (TTM)34%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate7/12 (58%)
Revenue Beat Rate8/12 (67%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 10, 2026
$3.39+2.4%
vs $3.31
$8.8B+0.8%
vs $8.7B
Q2 2026
May 5, 2026
$2.28+5.6%
vs $2.16
$7.5B+0.8%
vs $7.4B
Q1 2026
Feb 24, 2026
$3.43-1.4%
vs $3.48
$8.8B+3.0%
vs $8.5B
Q4 2025
Dec 9, 2025
$2.84+2.5%
vs $2.77
$8.2B+5.8%
vs $7.7B
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Business Wire·3d ago
Ferguson Declares Dividend

NEWPORT NEWS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: FERG) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.89 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on January 8, 2027, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 20, 2026. The currency election deadline for Depositary Interest holders is December 9, 2026.About FergusonFerguson (NYSE: FERG) is North America's largest value-added distributor of essentia.

Defense World·3d ago
Aware Super Pty Ltd as trustee of Aware Super Sells 18,829 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG

Aware Super Pty Ltd as trustee of Aware Super trimmed its position in Ferguson plc (NYSE: FERG) by 17.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 86,481 shares of the company's stock after selling 18,829 shares during the quarter. Aware

247 Wallst·Oct 27, 2026
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24/7 Wall Street·Oct 27, 2026
Nobody Brags About Owning an HVAC Distributor. Watsco and Ferguson Shareholders Don't Mind

Furnace parts and pipe fittings sound like the least exciting businesses imaginable, yet the companies stocking those shelves have quietly outpaced most of Wall Street over the past decade. Find out what makes replacement demand almost immune to consumer sentiment.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark FERG against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Ferguson plc (FERG)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
FERG logoFERGFerguson plcCurrent
$233.70$45.32B22.243.8%6.39%34%1.05%
GWW logoGWWW.W. Grainger, Inc.
$1440.70$68.02B31.374.51%11.17%48.78%0.68%
MSM logoMSMMSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.
$113.27$6.33B28.496.37%5.55%15.86%3.06%
FAST logoFASTFastenal Company
$52.99$60.81B42.978.67%15.62%35.13%1.65%
POOL logoPOOLPool Corporation
$211.70$7.71B19.21-0.41%7.27%32.96%2.34%
WSO logoWSOWatsco, Inc.
$304.34$12.54B24.99-4.98%6.31%13.97%4.11%

Compare FERG vs Peers

Ferguson plc (FERG) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs GWW

Most directly comparable listed peer for FERG.

Scale Benchmark

vs HD

Larger-name benchmark to compare FERG against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs GWW, MSM, FAST, POOL

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

FERG SEC Filings & Documents

Ferguson plc (FERG) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 14, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 11, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 10, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2025

Sep 26, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Sep 25, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 10, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Dec 9, 2025·SEC

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FERG Frequently Asked Questions

Ferguson plc (FERG) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Ferguson plc's revenue?

Ferguson plc (FERG) reported $31.89B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $30.76B in fiscal year 2025. That is 358% more than the $6.72B of fiscal year 1996.

How fast is Ferguson plc growing?

Ferguson plc (FERG) grew revenue by 3.7% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is FERG profitable?

Yes. Ferguson plc (FERG) earned $2.04B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 6.4% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does FERG pay dividends?

Yes. Ferguson plc (FERG) pays a dividend that yields 1.05% at the current price, a moderate yield.

What is FERG's return on equity?

Ferguson plc (FERG) had a return on equity (ROE) of 34.0% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.

What is Ferguson plc's free cash flow?

Ferguson plc (FERG) generated $1.26B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

What if you invested $1,000 in FERG back in 1996?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 30+ years of data

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