Ferguson (NYSE:FERG – Get Free Report) had its target price boosted by Barclays from $313.00 to $314.00 in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Barclays‘s target price indicates a potential upside of 23.79% from the stock’s current price.
Several other research firms also recently weighed in on FERG. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their target price on shares of Ferguson from $261.00 to $235.00 in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. Robert W. Baird upped their price target on Ferguson from $288.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their target price on shares of Ferguson from $295.00 to $307.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. UBS Group raised their price target on shares of Ferguson from $252.00 to $256.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price objective on Ferguson from $310.00 to $325.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $288.17.
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Ferguson Price Performance
FERG stock opened at $253.66 on Tuesday. Ferguson has a 1 year low of $212.13 and a 1 year high of $271.64. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $226.03 and a 200 day simple moving average of $237.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 1.73 and a quick ratio of 0.93. The stock has a market cap of $49.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.17, a P/E/G ratio of 1.79 and a beta of 1.11.
Ferguson (NYSE:FERG – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Monday, November 9th. The company reported $3.43 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.28 by $0.15. Ferguson had a return on equity of 37.24% and a net margin of 6.82%. The business had revenue of $9.03 billion for the quarter. Research analysts anticipate that Ferguson will post 11.42 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity
In related news, insider Allison Stirrup sold 922 shares of Ferguson stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $225.00, for a total value of $207,450.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 7,038 shares in the company, valued at $1,583,550. The trade was a 11.58% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Kevin Murphy sold 1,776 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $224.50, for a total transaction of $398,712.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 168,440 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $37,814,780. This represents a 1.04% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 38,808 shares of company stock valued at $8,571,587. 0.15% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ferguson
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in FERG. Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. purchased a new position in Ferguson in the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. Compass Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in Ferguson during the second quarter worth $32,000. Heritage Family Offices LLP purchased a new stake in shares of Ferguson in the third quarter valued at $38,000. Provenance Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Ferguson in the third quarter valued at $39,000. Finally, Eastern Bank acquired a new stake in Ferguson in the 2nd quarter valued at $42,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 81.98% of the company’s stock.
Ferguson News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Ferguson this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Ferguson reported quarterly EPS of $3.43, above the $3.28 consensus, on revenue of $9.03 billion. Management highlighted 15% growth in non-residential sales and 6% growth in residential sales, and said it completed 11 acquisitions this year with about $1.5 billion in annualized revenue. The earnings beat and business growth are supportive for the stock. Ferguson Reports Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Robert W. Baird raised its price target to $300 from $288 and reiterated an “outperform” rating, signaling increased analyst confidence. Robert W. Baird stock recommendations
- Positive Sentiment: Recent analysis points to 9% revenue growth, 7% organic growth, and a steady 10.7% operating margin despite a flat construction environment and supplier-cost pressures—evidence of cost discipline and pricing power. Ferguson: Managing A Mixed Macro Admirably
- Neutral Sentiment: Shares were reported to have crossed above their 200-day moving average, a potentially favorable technical signal, though the article raises the question of whether to sell. Ferguson Shares Cross Above 200-Day Moving Average
- Negative Sentiment: The same analysis cautions that Ferguson’s valuation is elevated—around 21 times forward earnings—which could limit further gains or increase sensitivity to weaker results. Ferguson: Managing A Mixed Macro Admirably
About Ferguson
Ferguson plc is a distributor of plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), waterworks, and fire protection products. It supplies contractors and other professional customers with products, services, and expertise for residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
The company serves customers primarily in the United States and Canada through branches, distribution centers, and digital channels. Its offerings include pipes, valves and fittings, plumbing fixtures, HVAC equipment, water and wastewater products, and fire protection systems.
Ferguson traces its history to Wolseley, a British company that entered the plumbing and heating distribution business in the 1950s.
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