BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A. Buys 24,950 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A. increased its stake in Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) by 70.6% in the third quarter, purchasing an additional 24,950 shares, bringing their total holdings to 60,289 shares valued at $13.54 million. Other institutions also adjusted their positions in Ferguson, which recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.89 per share and maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts, although its valuation is noted as not cheap.
7,506 Shares in Ferguson plc $FERG Bought by CenterBook Partners LP
CenterBook Partners LP recently acquired 7,506 shares of Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) valued at approximately $1.69 million in the third quarter. This new position highlights growing institutional interest, as other major hedge funds like Vanguard Group Inc. and Franklin Resources Inc. also increased their holdings in Ferguson. The company's stock has shown strong performance, trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, while analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus target price of $253.00, reflecting positive sentiment on its financials and dividend prospects.
Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.89
Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.89 per share, payable on April 30th to shareholders of record by March 6th, representing a 1.4% yield and a 33.4% payout ratio. The company recently surpassed earnings expectations with quarterly EPS of $2.84 and revenue of $8.17 billion, despite its stock trading down slightly. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average target price of $253.
Comgest Global Investors S.A.S. Buys 5,109 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
Comgest Global Investors S.A.S. increased its stake in Ferguson plc by 8.0%, purchasing an additional 5,109 shares to bring its total holdings to 68,883 shares valued at approximately $15.47 million. This move comes as Ferguson plc reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding analyst expectations with an EPS of $2.84 and achieving 5.1% year-over-year revenue growth, alongside a quarterly dividend increase to $0.89 per share.
Ferguson plc $FERG Shares Sold by Vanguard Group Inc.
Vanguard Group Inc. reduced its stake in Ferguson plc by 0.1% in Q3 2025, selling 26,387 shares, but still holds 9.86% of the company, valued at approximately $4.34 billion. Other institutional investors like Allianz, Rakuten, and iA Global increased or initiated positions. Ferguson reported strong Q3 earnings, beating estimates, and raised its quarterly dividend, leading to a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from Wall Street analysts.
Atria Investments Inc Raises Position in Ferguson plc $FERG
Atria Investments Inc. significantly increased its stake in Ferguson plc (NYSE: FERG) by 38.2% in Q3, now holding 15,401 shares valued at $3.459 million. This move is part of broader institutional interest, with total institutional ownership standing at 81.98%. Ferguson has an average analyst rating of "Moderate Buy" with a $253 average price target, following a strong earnings report ($2.84 EPS vs. $2.77 estimate) and an increased quarterly dividend of $0.89.
Ferguson plc $FERG Stock Position Decreased by M&G PLC
M&G PLC significantly reduced its stake in Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) by 48.7% in the third quarter, selling 96,063 shares and retaining 101,353 shares valued at approximately $22.68 million. Despite this, Ferguson reported strong quarterly earnings, beating EPS expectations and showing a 5.1% increase in revenue year-over-year. The company also raised its quarterly dividend and currently holds a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts with an average target price of $253.00.
Shell Asset Management Co. Sells 19,666 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
Shell Asset Management Co. reduced its stake in Ferguson plc by 73.1% in the third quarter, selling 19,666 shares and ending with 7,220 shares valued at $1.62 million. Meanwhile, other hedge funds like MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. and CWM LLC increased their holdings. Ferguson plc, a multinational distributor, recently announced an increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.89.
Crow s Nest Holdings LP Sells 4,150 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
Crow's Nest Holdings LP decreased its stake in Ferguson plc by 1.8% in the third quarter, selling 4,150 shares and retaining 224,850 shares valued at approximately $50.5 million. Ferguson (NYSE:FERG) reported strong Q3 earnings of $2.84 EPS on $8.17 billion in revenue, exceeding consensus estimates, and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.89. The company holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts with an average price target of $253.00.
4,594 Shares in Ferguson plc $FERG Acquired by Caprock Group LLC
Caprock Group LLC has acquired 4,594 shares of Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) valued at approximately $1.06 million in the third quarter, contributing to institutional investors owning 81.98% of the stock. Wall Street analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus with an average target price of $253.00, and Ferguson recently reported an EPS beat and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.89.
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Sells 6,274 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund reduced its stake in Ferguson plc ($FERG) by 10.3% in the third quarter, selling 6,274 shares and ending with 54,645 shares valued at $12.27 million. This move comes as Ferguson reported strong quarterly earnings, beating EPS estimates and increasing its dividend. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for FERG, with a consensus price target of $253.00.
Impax Asset Management Group plc Purchases 13,285 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
Impax Asset Management Group plc increased its stake in Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) by 22.1%, acquiring an additional 13,285 shares to own a total of 73,488 shares valued at $16.5 million. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings in Ferguson, which has resulted in 81.98% institutional ownership. Analysts currently have a "Moderate Buy" rating for Ferguson with a consensus target price of $253.00, and the company recently announced an increased quarterly dividend of $0.89 per share.
Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. Has $346.28 Million Position in Ferguson plc $FERG
Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. reduced its stake in Ferguson plc by 28.7% in Q3, now holding 1,541,877 shares valued at $346.28 million, making it their 24th largest holding. Despite this reduction, Ferguson's Q3 results surpassed expectations with an EPS of $2.84 and revenue up 5.1% year-over-year. The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.89, and analysts currently rate the stock a "Moderate Buy" with a consensus target price of $253.00.
Azzad Asset Management Inc. ADV Increases Stock Position in Ferguson plc $FERG
Azzad Asset Management Inc. ADV significantly increased its stake in Ferguson plc by 40.3% in the third quarter of 2025, bringing its total holdings to 21,939 shares valued at $4.93 million. This comes as Ferguson reported strong Q3 earnings, exceeding revenue and EPS expectations, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus price target of $253. The company also raised its quarterly dividend to $0.89 per share, marking a boost from the previous quarter.
Envestnet Asset Management Inc. Buys 33,672 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
Envestnet Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) by 4.3% in the third quarter, acquiring an additional 33,672 shares to hold a total of 818,147 shares valued at $183.74 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings in Ferguson, which recently beat quarterly EPS estimates and announced a dividend increase. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $253.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Reduces Stock Position in Ferguson plc $FERG
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans significantly cut its stake in Ferguson plc by 63.6% in the third quarter of 2025, selling 84,911 shares and retaining 48,695 shares valued at $10.94 million. Despite Thrivent's reduction, other institutional investors increased their holdings, and Ferguson reported beating EPS estimates, 5.1% revenue growth, and a raised quarterly dividend to $0.89. The company holds a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts with an average target price of $253.00.
Ferguson plc $FERG Shares Acquired by C WorldWide Group Holding A S
C WorldWide Group Holding A S significantly increased its stake in Ferguson plc (FERG), purchasing 278,971 additional shares to hold a total of 535,363 shares, representing a 108.8% increase in Q3. This move contributes to institutional investors now owning approximately 81.98% of FERG. The company reported a strong Q3 performance, beating EPS estimates, increasing revenue by 5.1%, and raising its quarterly dividend, while analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average target price of $253.
Ferguson plc $FERG Shares Sold by Machina Capital S.A.S.
Machina Capital S.A.S. reduced its stake in Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) by 52.0% in Q3, selling 4,544 shares and retaining 4,202 shares valued at $944,000. Ferguson surpassed quarterly earnings expectations with an EPS of $2.84, recorded revenue of $8.17 billion (a 5.1% year-over-year increase), and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.89 per share. The company maintains a "Moderate Buy" analyst rating with an average target price of $253.
Ferguson plc $FERG Shares Purchased by Allianz Asset Management GmbH
Allianz Asset Management GmbH significantly increased its stake in Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) by 21% to 322,924 shares, valued at approximately $72.5 million. This move contributes to institutional investors now owning about 81.98% of the stock. Ferguson reported a strong quarter with an EPS beat and raised its quarterly dividend, while analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for the plumbing and heating products distributor.
National Pension Service Has $71.02 Million Stake in Ferguson plc $FERG
National Pension Service increased its stake in Ferguson plc by 3.6% to 316,232 shares, now valued at $71.02 million. This institutional ownership represents 0.16% of Ferguson, which recently reported strong Q3 earnings, surpassing analyst estimates, and increased its quarterly dividend. Analysts currently have a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating for Ferguson with an average price target of $253.00.
Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd Sells 71,553 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd significantly reduced its stake in Ferguson plc ($FERG) by 87.5%, selling over 71,000 shares. Despite this, Wall Street analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for Ferguson, with an average price target of $253. The company also recently increased its quarterly dividend from $0.83 to $0.89 per share.
Truist Financial Corp Sells 41,145 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
Truist Financial Corp reduced its stake in Ferguson plc by 13.8% in the third quarter, selling 41,145 shares and now owning 258,043 shares worth $57.95 million. Other institutional investors like Rakuten Investment Management and Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management also adjusted their holdings. The article also notes analyst ratings, Ferguson's current trading performance, financial metrics, and a recent dividend increase, alongside a brief company overview.
Bank of New York Mellon Corp Sells 1,169,171 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
Bank of New York Mellon Corp reduced its stake in Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) by 15.2% during the third quarter, selling over 1.1 million shares and retaining 6.5 million shares valued at approximately $1.46 billion. Ferguson has received "Moderate Buy" ratings from Wall Street analysts, with an average target price of $253.00, and recently beat EPS estimates, increased revenue, and raised its quarterly dividend.
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC Sells 66,088 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC significantly reduced its stake in Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) by 82.2% in the third quarter, selling 66,088 shares and retaining 14,268 shares valued at $3.296 million. Despite this reduction, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for Ferguson with an average price target of $253. The company recently reported strong Q3 earnings, beating EPS estimates, showing revenue growth, and increasing its quarterly dividend.
Markel Group Inc. Has $33.01 Million Holdings in Ferguson plc $FERG
Markel Group Inc. increased its stake in Ferguson plc by 9.3% in the third quarter of 2025, bringing its total holdings to 147,000 shares valued at approximately $33.01 million. Other major institutional investors like Norges Bank and Franklin Resources also significantly increased their positions in Ferguson, with overall institutional ownership reaching 81.98%. Ferguson recently beat quarterly earnings estimates, reported $8.17 billion in revenue, and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.89 per share.
Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. Sells 4,062 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. reduced its stake in Ferguson plc by 5.7% in the third quarter, selling 4,062 shares and now holding 67,134 shares worth approximately $15.08 million. Despite this, institutional investors collectively own about 81.98% of the company's stock. Ferguson recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating EPS estimates and increasing its quarterly dividend, leading to a largely positive analyst outlook with a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating.
Quilter Plc Cuts Stake in Ferguson plc $FERG
Quilter Plc reduced its stake in Ferguson plc by 6.7% in Q3, selling 6,600 shares and retaining 92,619 shares valued at $20.8 million. Despite this, Ferguson demonstrated strong performance, beating EPS expectations, increasing revenue, and raising its quarterly dividend. The stock maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts, trading near its 52-week high with high institutional ownership.
Rakuten Investment Management Inc. Buys New Holdings in Ferguson plc $FERG
Rakuten Investment Management Inc. has acquired a new stake of 4,462 shares in Ferguson plc, valued at approximately $1.0 million, as part of increased institutional investment in the company. Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) recently reported strong Q3 earnings, exceeding analyst estimates, with revenue growth and a raised quarterly dividend. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average target price of $253, reflecting positive sentiment on the company's financial performance and strong market position.
iA Global Asset Management Inc. Acquires Shares of 5,574 Ferguson plc $FERG
iA Global Asset Management Inc. recently acquired 5,574 shares of Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG), valued at approximately $1.25 million, establishing a new position in the company. Institutional investors collectively hold about 81.98% of Ferguson's stock. The company's Q3 earnings beat expectations, with revenue growth and a raised quarterly dividend, leading analysts to assign a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $253.
Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Brokerages
Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) has received an average "Moderate Buy" rating from nineteen research firms, with an average 12-month price target of approximately $253. The company recently reported strong Q4 results, beating EPS estimates and showing significant revenue growth, a healthy net margin, and high return on equity. Ferguson also increased its quarterly dividend, reflecting positive financial performance and investor sentiment.
Cantillon Capital Management LLC Sells 21,670 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
Cantillon Capital Management LLC has reduced its stake in Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) by 1.1%, selling 21,670 shares and retaining a holding of 1,969,891 shares valued at approximately $442.4 million. Despite Cantillon's slight reduction, other major institutions like Norges Bank and Franklin Resources have significantly increased their positions in Ferguson, with institutional investors collectively owning about 81.98% of the company. Ferguson recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating estimates with a 5.1% revenue increase and raising its quarterly dividend.
Ferguson PLC (FERG) Receives a Buy from Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo maintained a Buy rating on Ferguson PLC (FERG) with a price target of $280.00, following the company's strong quarterly revenue and net profit. Other analysts from Barclays also issued a Buy rating, while TipRanks – Anthropic reiterated a Hold rating. Despite positive analyst sentiment, corporate insider activity shows a negative trend with increased selling of shares over the past quarter.
Ferguson PLC (FERG) Receives a Buy from Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo analyst Sam Reid maintained a Buy rating on Ferguson PLC (FERG) with a price target of $280.00. The company reported strong quarterly revenues of $8.17 billion and a net profit of $570 million, up from $7.77 billion and $470 million last year, respectively. Despite this positive analyst outlook, corporate insider sentiment on the stock is currently negative.
Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH Sells 108,485 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH has reduced its stake in Ferguson plc ($FERG) by selling 108,485 shares, holding 386,734 shares valued at $86.85 million. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating EPS estimates and increasing its revenue by 5.1% year-over-year. Analysts generally have a "Moderate Buy" rating on Ferguson, with several raising their price targets for the stock.
Allstate Corp Invests $1.68 Million in Ferguson plc $FERG
Allstate Corp has acquired a new stake of 7,459 shares in Ferguson plc, valued at approximately $1.68 million, during the third quarter. Ferguson reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates, and increased its quarterly dividend. The company also holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts with an average price target of $253.
Ferguson plc $FERG Shares Sold by Anchor Capital Advisors LLC
Anchor Capital Advisors LLC reduced its stake in Ferguson plc by 13.2%, selling 47,311 shares but retaining 310,630 shares valued at approximately $69.76 million. Ferguson reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates with $2.84 EPS and $8.17 billion in revenue, prompting an increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.89. The company maintains a "Moderate Buy" analyst consensus with an average price target of $253.00, despite some recent mixed adjustments from analysts.
Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA Sells 128,676 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA has decreased its stake in Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) by 12.5%, selling 128,676 shares, though it still holds 901,004 shares valued at over $202 million. This comes as Ferguson reported strong quarterly earnings, beating expectations with $2.84 EPS and $8.17 billion in revenue, and subsequently raised its quarterly dividend to $0.89 per share. The company, which specializes in plumbing and heating products, maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts with an average target price of $253.
Fisher Funds Management LTD Acquires 10,426 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
Fisher Funds Management LTD increased its stake in Ferguson plc by 7.0%, purchasing 10,426 shares to bring its total holdings to 160,428 shares valued at approximately $36.0 million. This acquisition makes Fisher Funds Management LTD a 0.08% owner of Ferguson. Ferguson also recently raised its quarterly dividend to $0.89 per share and beat analyst expectations for its last quarterly earnings with EPS of $2.84 on revenue of $8.17 billion.
QRG Capital Management Inc. Trims Stock Position in Ferguson plc $FERG
QRG Capital Management Inc. reduced its stake in Ferguson plc by 37.7% in Q3, selling 7,893 shares and retaining 13,020 shares valued at $2.924 million. Other institutional investors like Vanguard Group Inc., Bank of New York Mellon Corp, and Franklin Resources Inc. increased their holdings. Ferguson plc beat recent earnings estimates, reported $8.17 billion in revenue, and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.89 per share.
Rep. Rick W. Allen Purchases Shares of Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG)
Representative Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) recently purchased between $15,001 and $50,000 worth of Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) shares on December 12th, executed through his R.W. ALLEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. securities account. Ferguson plc has shown strong financial performance, with an earnings beat, a 5.1% year-over-year revenue increase, and a raised quarterly dividend to $0.89. The company holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts with a target price of $253.
Ferguson PLC (FERG) Gets a Buy from Barclays
Barclays analyst Matthew Bouley maintained a Buy rating on Ferguson PLC (FERG) with the shares closing at $249.86 yesterday. This positive outlook is supported by Bouley's strong track record in the Industrials sector. Ferguson PLC reported strong quarterly financials, with revenue of $8.17 billion and a net profit of $570 million, an increase from the previous year.
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Ferguson PLC announced on April 30, 2021, that it repurchased 36,204 of its ordinary shares for Treasury as part of its $400 million share repurchase program initiated on March 16, 2021. The shares were bought at a price of £91.741039 each through Barclays Capital Securities Limited. Following this transaction, the company holds 8,250,643 shares in Treasury, with 223,920,539 ordinary shares remaining in issue.
Ferguson PLC (FERG) Gets a Buy from Barclays
Barclays analyst Matthew Bouley maintained a Buy rating on Ferguson PLC (FERG), with the company's shares closing at $249.86. Ferguson PLC reported strong quarterly financials, with revenues of $8.17 billion and a net profit of $570 million, an increase from the previous year. Despite positive analyst ratings, corporate insider sentiment on the stock is negative due to increased insider selling.
18,418 Shares in Ferguson plc $FERG Purchased by Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC
Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC has acquired a new stake of 18,418 shares in Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) during Q3, valued at approximately $4.14 million. This purchase is part of a broader trend of institutional investors increasing their holdings, with Ferguson reporting strong Q3 earnings, beating EPS consensus, and increasing its quarterly dividend. The company maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts, with institutional investors owning approximately 81.98% of its stock.
Nordea Investment Management AB Sells 43,141 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
Nordea Investment Management AB has reduced its stake in Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) by 18%, selling 43,141 shares and holding 196,642 shares valued at approximately $44.0 million. Despite this sale, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for Ferguson with an average price target of $252.31. Ferguson recently exceeded quarterly EPS estimates, increased its revenue by 5.1%, and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.89 per share.
Robeco Schweiz AG Sells 156,522 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
Robeco Schweiz AG reduced its stake in Ferguson plc by 33.8% in the third quarter, selling 156,522 shares and now holding 307,152 shares valued at approximately $68.98 million. Despite this sale, institutional ownership in Ferguson remains high at 81.98%, with other major investors increasing their positions. Ferguson recently exceeded quarterly EPS estimates, reported 5.1% revenue growth, and increased its quarterly dividend, maintaining a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts.
Ferguson PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares
Ferguson PLC announced a transaction in its own shares, repurchasing 27,204 ordinary shares of 10 pence each for Treasury pursuant to its $400 million share repurchase program. The shares were bought on May 6, 2021, at a price of £93.208616 per share through broker Barclays Capital Securities Limited. Following this purchase, the company holds 8,351,847 shares in Treasury, and the remaining number of ordinary shares in issue is 223,819,335.
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Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. Acquires 12,424 Shares of Ferguson plc $FERG
Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. significantly increased its stake in Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) by 115.9%, acquiring an additional 12,424 shares to bring its total to 23,148 shares valued at approximately $5.20 million. This move is part of broader institutional investor activity, with these entities collectively owning about 81.98% of the company's stock. Ferguson recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating EPS estimates, increasing revenue by 5.1% year-over-year, and raising its quarterly dividend.
Morgan Stanley Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Ferguson PLC (FERG)
Morgan Stanley analyst Annelies Vermeulen has reiterated a Buy rating for Ferguson PLC (FERG), setting a price target of p20,100.00. TipRanks notes Vermeulen has a 2-star rating with a 0.0% average return and 46.09% success rate, focusing on the Industrials sector. The analyst consensus for Ferguson PLC is a Strong Buy, with a target price of p19,441.26, despite recent negative insider sentiment.
