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FERGFerguson Enterprises Inc.Sell5.5·$222.74
SellHigh Confidence
Investment thesis

Ferguson has beaten earnings estimates in three consecutive quarters — including a roughly 24% outperformance two quarters ago — and offers roughly 8.7% upside to its analyst-derived take-profit target at a reward-to-risk ratio of 1.67-to-1; however, quality metrics are below average with no identifiable competitive moat, roughly 95% of revenue is concentrated in a single geography, and the stock has recently dipped below its 200-day moving average in what technicals characterize as a pullback within a still-rising uptrend rather than a confirmed breakdown.

Thesis pillars

  • Quality Deficit No Competitive Moat→Stable
  • Us Geographic Revenue Concentration↓Deteriorating
  • Three Consecutive Earnings Beats↑Improving
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (FERG) Stock Analysis

SellHigh Confidence

Industrials · Industrial Distribution

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $222.74: Concentration risk — Geographic: United States (95.0%); V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.4).

Ferguson distributes plumbing, HVAC, PVF, and water/wastewater products across 1,746 branches in the U.S. and Canada, targeting a $340 billion North American residential and non-residential construction market. The U.S. segment contributed 95% of net sales in fiscal 2025, split... Read more

$222.74+16.2% A.UpsideScore 5.5/10#9 of 20 Industrial Distribution
QualityF-score6 / 9FCF yield—
IncomeYield1.61%(5y avg 1.82%)Payout33.27%sustainable
Stop $212.76Target $258.73(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 3.2:1
Analyst target$287.48+29.1%21 analysts
$258.73our TP
$222.74price
$287.48mean
$325

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $222.74: Concentration risk — Geographic: United States (95.0%); V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.4). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 5.5/10, high confidence.

Passes 8/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 44d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: moderate.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-09-26
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Mon, Nov 9, 202644d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Positive insider activity
Risks
Concentration risk — Geographic: United States (95.0%)
V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.4)
Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)21.8
P/E (Fwd)17.6
Mkt Cap$42.6B
EV/EBITDA16.0
Profit Mgn6.3%
ROE—
Rev Growth4.6%
Beta1.11
Dividend1.61%
Rating analysts31

Quality Signals

Piotroski F6/9

Options Flow

P/C4.89bearish
IV35%normal

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHGeographicUnited States95%
    10-K Item 1: 'The United States segment contributed 95% of net sales in each of fiscal years 2025, 2024 and 2023'

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Earnings Growth
3.4
Revenue Growth
3.7
GatesDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 6.1>=5.5A.R:R 3.2 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 44d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
40 · Neutral
↑ 20D MA↓ 50D MA↓ 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $212.13Resistance $234.68

Price Targets

$213
$259
A.Upside+16.2%
A.R:R3.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Analyst Consensus

Analysts31
Consensus4.0/5
Avg Target$287

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-11-09 (44d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FERG stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $222.74: Concentration risk — Geographic: United States (95.0%); V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.4). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $212.76. Score 5.5/10, high confidence.

What is the FERG stock price target?

Take-profit target: $258.73 (+16.2% upside). Prior stop was $212.76. Stop-loss: $212.76.

What are the risks of investing in FERG?

Concentration risk — Geographic: United States (95.0%); V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.4); Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7.

Is FERG overvalued or undervalued?

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. trades at a P/E of 21.8 (forward 17.6). TrendMatrix value score: 6.4/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about FERG?

31 analysts cover FERG with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $287.

What does Ferguson Enterprises Inc. do?Ferguson distributes plumbing, HVAC, PVF, and water/wastewater products across 1,746 branches in the U.S. and Canada,...

Ferguson distributes plumbing, HVAC, PVF, and water/wastewater products across 1,746 branches in the U.S. and Canada, targeting a $340 billion North American residential and non-residential construction market. The U.S. segment contributed 95% of net sales in fiscal 2025, split roughly two-thirds from repair/maintenance/improvement and one-third from new construction; no single customer exceeded 1% of net sales.

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