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FERG·Ferguson Enterprises Inc.

$216.14
+1.71 (+0.80%)
After Hours
High
$217.75
Open
$215.74
Market Cap
41.48B
52W High
$271.64
Low
$212.13
P. Close
$216.14
P/E
17.03
52W Low
$212.82
Fwd P/E
17.03
DailyIQ Est.
$295.02
Inst. Ownership
43.9%
Short Interest
2.90%
Days to Cover
4.1
Technical Score (1D)
23
SELL
News Sentiment
73
BULLISH
Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) just released its Q2 earnings, reporting a 4.6 % rise in sales to $8.8 billion, largely driven by an 8 % jump in non‑residential revenue. The company’s pipeline of capital projects is expanding, and management has upgraded its full‑year outlook, citing continued bidding activity and a growing open‑order backlog. Residential sales grew only 2 %, reflecting the broader weakness in the construction market, but the firm’s acquisition strategy—five deals this year, including FloWorks—broadens its product mix and positions it for future upside. The stronger non‑residential performance suggests that commercial and industrial demand is still resilient, which should support Ferguson’s revenue trajectory over the next 1–10 trading days. The upgraded outlook signals confidence in the pipeline, implying that the company expects to convert orders into sales at a healthy pace. Investors should watch the progression of the open‑order backlog and any further acquisitions that could expand Ferguson’s market reach. Additionally, keep an eye on the residential segment’s performance, as a continued slowdown could temper overall growth. Finally, monitor any updates on the FloWorks integration, which could unlock new revenue streams and improve margins.
Earnings Summary
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. is a leading distributor of plumbing and HVAC products, serving professional contractors across the United States and Canada, and operates within the industrial distribution sector. The company’s extensive product range and value‑added services position it as a one‑stop shop for residential and commercial projects, supported by a broad distribution network that includes physical branches, sales associates, and e‑commerce platforms. In Q2 2024 Ferguson reported earnings per share of $2.98 versus an estimate of $2.86, with revenue of $7.946 billion, indicating a modest earnings beat and strong top‑line performance. In Q2 2026 the company again beat expectations, posting EPS of $3.39 against an estimate of $3.30 while revenue of $8.751 billion fell slightly below the $8.842 billion estimate, suggesting a slight slowdown in top‑line growth but continued profitability. Over the last two quarters the EPS trend has accelerated, while revenue growth has decelerated, and Ferguson has consistently beat analyst estimates in the most recent quarters. Historically, the company has maintained a YoY revenue growth trajectory, with EPS frequently exceeding consensus, reflecting disciplined cost management and a robust product mix. The recent acquisition of FloWorks expands Ferguson’s non‑residential product portfolio and is expected to generate integration synergies and cost savings, potentially improving margins and supporting future earnings growth. Investors should watch for guidance on revenue and margin expectations in the upcoming earnings release, as well as any updates on the integration of FloWorks and the impact of the recent senior notes issuance on interest expense. Key will be how the company navigates commodity price movements and construction demand shifts, which could influence its profitability outlook in the next quarter.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.78$2.96$3.13$3.30$3.47Q2'24Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$3.30 - -
Q2'26$3.30$3.39+2.8%
Q2'24$2.86$2.98+4.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$7.8B$8.1B$8.4B$8.7B$9.0BQ2'24Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$8.6B - -
Q2'26$8.8B$8.8B-1.0%
Q2'24 - $7.9B -

Market Data

FERG Stock Snapshot

SELL23/100
$216.14+$0.00 (0.0%)
Market cap
41.48B
P/E ratio
17.0
Day range
$212.13 – $217.75
News sentiment
73/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$287.48 (+33.0%)
Consensus
Buy · 33 analysts
52-week range+1.6% off low · -20.4% from high
$212.82$271.64
Price $216.14 DailyIQ Est. $295.02

FERG's technical picture is under pressure, with momentum working against price. Sector peers are worth watching - large caps in Industrials tend to move together on rotation.

Behaviour On Record

What FERG's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
22.8% 35th pct
Below its peak
-19.6%
vs 200-day average
-9.8%
Up days (1y)
51%

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. is currently running 22.8% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against FERG's own 5 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 35th percentile on the quiet side for this stock, against a typical reading of 26.0%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

FERG is trading -19.6% below its running peak. Across 5 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -20.3%, and the deepest was -43.6% in 2022. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits -9.8% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 19th percentile a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year FERG closed higher on 51% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a rising streak.

On September specifically: over 6 years of records, FERG finished the month higher 1 of 6 times, with a median return of -2.0% and an average of -3.3%. Its strongest month historically has been July at +7.7% on average, its weakest March at -5.6%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: FERG has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 73 of 1,389 sessions (5.3% of the time), with the largest gaps running +9.6% and -6.2%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 1,390 daily closes between 2021-03-10 and 2026-09-21, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against FERG's own 6-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of FERG's sector?

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. sits in the Industrials sector, currently ranked 8th of 11 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (lagging).

Sector rank
#8 of 11
Sector state
Lagging
Sector rotation score
50

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for FERG?

CallsPuts

For Ferguson Enterprises Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 25 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.23), with at-the-money implied volatility around 33.4%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±8.7% move by that expiry — a range of about $204.95–$244.23.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.23
ATM implied volatility
33.4%
Total open interest
1,580
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±8.7% ($204.95–$244.23)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on FERG?

UBS most recently reiterated its rating on Ferguson Enterprises Inc. to Neutral on Aug 11, 2026 with a price target of $256 (from $252). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 1 upgrade against 1 downgrade, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
UBSNeutral
90-day upgrades
1
90-day downgrades
1
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Aug 11, 2026UBSMaintainedNeutral$252 → $256
Aug 11, 2026BernsteinMaintainedOutperform$310 → $325
Aug 11, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$281 → $290
Aug 11, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$297 → $313
Aug 11, 2026OppenheimerMaintainedOutperform$280 → $288
Aug 11, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedOverweight$285 → $295
Aug 11, 2026BairdMaintainedOutperform$285 → $288
Jul 17, 2026Zelman & AssocUpgradeNeutral → Outperform$285
Jul 7, 2026Goldman SachsDowngradeBuy → Neutral$315 → $265
May 8, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$295 → $297
May 6, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$271 → $281
May 6, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedOverweight$260 → $285

FERG Competitive Positioning

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (FERG) is tracked alongside these names in Industrial Distribution on DailyIQ — ranked by market cap, with today's move alongside.