Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.45
Ferguson plc (FERG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.0%
Payout Ratio
26.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
FERG Dividend Income Check
Safety
26.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.1% and trend is rising.
FERG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.0%
Trailing DPS$2.45
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout47.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-10.7%
5Y CAGR3.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.9%
Total Shareholder Yield2.9%
1Y Total Return51.6%
5Y Total Return104.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,44810Y ago$48,28620Y ago$29,703
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
FERG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
FERG Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ferguson plc distributes 26.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 47.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FERG does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -10.7% and 5-year CAGR of 3.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FERG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.0% dividend yield, 1.9% buyback yield, 2.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 104.5%, with dividends contributing 12.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $48,286 today.
FERG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$21.74
Avg/Payment$1.0869
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026Latest | $0.8900 | — | 1.49% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.8900 | ↑ +7.2% | 1.50% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.8300 | — | 1.47% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.8300 | — | 1.53% | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.8300 | — | 2.00% | May 6, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.8300 | ↑ +5.1% | 1.80% | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.7900 | — | 1.57% | Nov 8, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.7900 | — | 1.55% | Jul 31, 2024 |
FERG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.0%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
26.3% payout
Streak
0Y
3.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.9%
#5 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FERGFerguson plc | $49.0B | 1.0% | 26.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 GWWW.W. Grainger, Inc. | $55.6B | 0.8% | 27.4% | 37 | Sustainable |
1st  MSMMSC Industrial Direc… | $5.9B | 3.2% | 95.1% | 4 | At Risk |
 FASTFastenal Company | $51.3B | 2.0% | 79.8% | 1 | Watch |
3rd  POOLPool Corporation | $6.9B | 2.6% | 45.5% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  WSOWatsco, Inc. | $17.6B | 2.9% | 95.3% | 12 | At Risk |
 IBPInstalled Building P… | $8.1B | 1.1% | 33.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
FERG Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.78 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2025 | $2.49 | -22.2% | 3 | $9.32 | 26.7% | 3.74x | 2.1% |
| 2024 | $3.20 | 5.3% | 4 | $8.53 | 37.5% | 2.67x | 2.7% |
| 2023 | $3.04 | -13.1% | 4 | $9.12 | 33.3% | 3.00x | 2.5% |
| 2022 | $3.50 | -16.5% | 3 | $9.69 | 36.1% | 2.77x | 2.9% |
| 2021 | $4.19 | 101.4% | 2 | $6.55 | 64.0% | 1.56x | 3.5% |
| 2020 | $2.08 | 0.0% | 1 | $4.24 | 49.1% | 2.04x | 1.7% |
| 2019 | $2.08 | -66.1% | 2 | $4.78 | 43.6% | 2.30x | 1.7% |
| 2018 | $6.15 | 306.8% | 3 | $5.12 | 120.1% | 0.83x | 5.1% |
| 2017 | $1.51 | 10.4% | 2 | $4.14 | 36.5% | 2.74x | 1.3% |
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Start ComparisonFERG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FERG stock.
How much dividend does FERG pay per share?
Ferguson plc (FERG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.45 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is FERG's next ex-dividend date?
FERG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FERG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is FERG's dividend safe?
FERG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.3% and FCF payout ratio of +47.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has FERG increased its dividend?
FERG has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.6%.
How often does FERG pay dividends?
Ferguson plc pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.45 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FERG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FERG five years ago would be worth approximately $20,448 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FERG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FERG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.