Ferguson (FERG)
Distributes plumbing, HVAC and waterworks products through a North American branch network.
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Supplies plumbing, HVAC, appliances, waterworks and related products to residential and non-residential professionals. Revenue comes from U.S. and Canadian distribution, supported by branches, showrooms, technical specialists and e-commerce, while recurring acquisitions add local density and adjacent services.
Distributes plumbing, HVAC, appliances, lighting, PVF, water, wastewater, fire-protection and related products and services to residential and non-residential professionals across North America.
United States and Canada are reportable segments, with the operating network concentrated in the United States. Branches, distribution centers, counters, showrooms, specialists and e-commerce support local selling and multiple fulfillment routes.
Scale comes from shared sourcing and distribution paired with local technical knowledge, customized solutions and after-sales support. Recurring bolt-on acquisitions add branch density, customer relationships and adjacent capabilities. Results depend on construction and repair activity, supplier availability, inventory execution, specialist expertise and successful acquisition integration.
Company facts
Target rangeAs of Sep 21, 2026
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior | Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Jefferies | Target | Target: $300 | Target: $295 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Reiterate | Rating: —Target: $246 | Target: $261 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterate | Rating: —Target: $281 | Target: $290 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | UBS | Reiterate | Rating: —Target: $220 | Target: $256 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Oppenheimer | Reiterate | Rating: —Target: $189 | Target: $288 |
EPSReportedEstimate
RevenueReportedEstimate
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $437.0M · Total debt $6.41B · Total assets $19.30B · Shareholders' equity $6.20B
- Revenue
- $8.75B
- Operating income
- $893.0M
- Net income
- $666.0M
HistoryDividendAnnual yield
| Institutions | 96.32% | 186.33M shares | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 963 holders · as of Jun 30, 2026 | |||
| Insiders | 0.19% | 370.7K shares | |
| 23 holders · as of Sep 1, 2026 | |||
| Other | 3.49% | 6.75M shares | |
| remainder | |||
193.45M company shares as of Sep 22, 2026 · institutions as of Jun 30, 2026 · holders as of their latest filing
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Stake | Shares | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
BlackRock, Inc.Institution | 5.94% | 11.49M | as of Jun 30, 2026 |
Vanguard Portfolio Management LLCInstitution | 4.72% | 9.14M | as of Jun 30, 2026 |
Vanguard Capital Management LLCInstitution | 4.53% | 8.75M | as of Jun 30, 2026 |
FMR LLCInstitution | 3.91% | 7.56M | as of Jun 30, 2026 |
Jupiter Topco LLCInstitution | 3.90% | 7.54M | as of Jun 30, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Jake Schlicher | officer: Chief Strategy Officer | −5,177 | $230.92 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Richard Winckler | officer: Chief Accounting Officer | −83 | $241.80 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Ian T. Graham | officer: See Remarks | −606 | $239.33 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | James A. Paisley | officer: See Remarks | −3,000 | $236.97 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | William Brundage | director, officer: Chief Financial Officer | −3,000 | $233.32 |
- Home Depot
Broad rival for professional plumbing, appliances, HVAC, and MRO
- Core & Main
Specialty distribution rival in water, drainage, and fire infrastructure
- Watsco
North American HVAC/R distribution rival serving trade contractors
- W.W. Grainger
Broad-line MRO rival across facilities and industrial customers
- Fastenal
Industrial and construction supply rival with onsite inventory programs
Compare
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferguson | $221.01 | +2.25% | $41.92B | — | 18.4 | — | +3.0% |
| Home Depot | $301.46 | +1.43% | $296.34B | 20.8 | 19.5 | 1.8 | +5.7% |
| Core & Main | $43.70 | +1.49% | $8.06B | 17.8 | 13.6 | 1.0 | +2.5% |
| Watsco | $321.20 | +1.10% | $13.09B | 27.4 | 25.9 | 1.8 | +2.1% |
| W.W. Grainger | $1,282.84 | +0.40% | $60.33B | 32.6 | 26.4 | 3.2 | +10.3% |
| Fastenal | $49.89 | +0.48% | $56.97B | 42.1 | 37.0 | 6.5 | +14.7% |
| Median | 27.4 | 25.9 | 1.8 | +5.7% |