Ferguson (NYSE:FERG) Stock Price Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average – Time to Sell?

Shares of Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Monday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $237.21 and traded as high as $265.29. Ferguson shares last traded at $259.6330, with a volume of 3,759,350 shares.

Latest Ferguson News

These are some of the FERG news items that stood out recently:

• Positive Sentiment: Ferguson reported third-quarter sales of about $9 billion, up 9.5%, and raised its 2026 guidance. Its quarterly EPS also beat analyst expectations, supporting the positive reaction to the results. Ferguson: $9 Billion In Third-Quarter Sales, 9.5% Growth, And Raised 2026 Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS raised its price target to $270 but maintained a neutral rating, indicating a more cautious view of near-term upside. UBS recommendations
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst commentary noted that construction conditions remain mixed and described Ferguson’s valuation as elevated, which could limit further gains if growth or margins disappoint. The commentary also highlighted stable operating margins and pricing discipline. Ferguson: Managing A Mixed Macro Admirably

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have weighed in on the company. Melius Research initiated coverage on Ferguson in a research report on Tuesday, October 6th. They set a “hold” rating and a $252.00 price objective on the stock. DA Davidson increased their target price on Ferguson from $278.00 to $284.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Barclays raised their target price on Ferguson from $313.00 to $314.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their price target on Ferguson from $295.00 to $292.00 in a research report on Thursday, October 15th. Finally, Deutsche Bank reduced their price target on Ferguson from $261.00 to $235.00 in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Ferguson has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $289.50.

Ferguson Stock Up 2.1%

The company has a quick ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 1.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $227.64 and a 200 day simple moving average of $237.30. The firm has a market capitalization of $51.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.09, a P/E/G ratio of 1.86 and a beta of 1.11.

Ferguson (NYSE:FERG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 9th. The company reported $3.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.28 by $0.15. The firm had revenue of $9.03 billion during the quarter. Ferguson had a return on equity of 37.69% and a net margin of 6.73%. On average, equities analysts expect that Ferguson plc will post 11.50 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Ferguson Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 8th. Investors of record on Friday, November 20th will be given a dividend of $0.89 per share. This represents a $3.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 20th. Ferguson’s dividend payout ratio is 41.83%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Ferguson

In other news, insider Allison Stirrup sold 922 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $225.00, for a total value of $207,450.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 7,038 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,583,550. This represents a 11.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Jake Schlicher sold 314 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $224.50, for a total transaction of $70,493.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 8,621 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,935,414.50. The trade was a 3.51% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 38,808 shares of company stock worth $8,571,587 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.15% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Ferguson

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. bought a new position in shares of Ferguson during the third quarter valued at $28,000. Compass Financial Management LLC bought a new stake in Ferguson in the 2nd quarter worth about $32,000. Heritage Family Offices LLP bought a new stake in Ferguson in the 3rd quarter worth about $38,000. Provenance Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Ferguson in the 3rd quarter worth about $39,000. Finally, Eastern Bank purchased a new position in Ferguson in the 2nd quarter worth about $42,000. Institutional investors own 81.98% of the company’s stock.

Ferguson Company Profile

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.