Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Purchases Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) Stock

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG). In a filing disclosed on September 04th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Ferguson stock on July 16th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Mesabi Trust (NYSE:MSB) on 7/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Praxis Precision Medicines (NASDAQ:PRAX) on 7/30/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Alkermes (NASDAQ:ALKS) on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CRNX) on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) on 7/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) on 7/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) on 7/21/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SailPoint (NASDAQ:SAIL) on 7/21/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Glacier Bancorp (NYSE:GBCI) on 7/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 7/21/2026.

Ferguson Trading Up 0.1%

NYSE FERG opened at $228.53 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.73, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72. Ferguson plc has a 1-year low of $207.64 and a 1-year high of $271.64. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $235.33 and its 200-day simple moving average is $237.85. The company has a market capitalization of $44.21 billion, a PE ratio of 26.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 1.13.

Ferguson (NYSE:FERG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 10th. The company reported $3.39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.23 by $0.16. Ferguson had a return on equity of 37.24% and a net margin of 6.82%.The firm had revenue of $8.75 billion during the quarter. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Ferguson plc will post 11.42 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Ferguson Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 7th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 21st will be issued a dividend of $0.89 per share. This represents a $3.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 21st. Ferguson’s payout ratio is currently 41.83%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on FERG shares. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered Ferguson from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and reduced their price target for the company from $315.00 to $265.00 in a report on Monday, July 6th. UBS Group raised their price objective 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. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Ferguson from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $261.00 target price on shares of Ferguson in a research report on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, Oppenheimer raised their price objective on Ferguson from $280.00 to $288.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $285.57.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ferguson

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in FERG. Leonteq Securities AG acquired a new position in Ferguson in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Basepoint Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Ferguson during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Compass Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Ferguson in the second quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT raised its position in Ferguson by 123.4% in the 4th quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 143 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Johnson Financial Group Inc. acquired a new position in Ferguson during the 3rd quarter worth $34,000. 81.98% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Jake Schlicher sold 5,177 shares of Ferguson stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $230.92, for a total value of $1,195,472.84. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 9,490 shares in the company, valued at $2,191,430.80. This trade represents a 35.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.15% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Ferguson

Ferguson (NYSE: FERG) is a multinational distributor specializing in plumbing and heating products and related building supplies, serving professional contractors, builders and industrial customers. The company supplies a broad range of products used in residential, commercial and infrastructure projects, including pipes and fittings, valves and controls, HVAC equipment, waterworks materials, plumbing fixtures, pumps and accessories, as well as complementary electrical and specialty product lines.

Ferguson operates a network of branches and distribution centers that provide inventory, logistics and value-added services to trade customers.