Ferguson (LON:FERG) Trading 1.7% Higher

Ferguson plc (LON:FERG)’s stock price was up 1.7% during mid-day trading on Friday . The company traded as high as £171.75 ($212.14) and last traded at £171 ($211.22). Approximately 39,363 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 50% from the average daily volume of 78,056 shares. The stock had previously closed at £168.15 ($207.70).

Ferguson Stock Performance

The stock has a market cap of £34.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 2,507.33, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.73 and a beta of 1.22. The company has a current ratio of 1.80, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 97.62. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of £167.91 and a 200 day simple moving average of £150.46.

Ferguson Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 7th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 14th will be given a $0.79 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 0.39%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 14th. Ferguson’s payout ratio is currently 3,636.36%.

About Ferguson

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.