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Ferguson Enterprises (FERG): Does Analyst Optimism Signal an Opportunity in Its Current Valuation?

Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) has received an 'Outperform' rating from a major analyst firm, with a fair value estimate of $257.00, suggesting it is undervalued compared to its recent close of $243.18. The company's strategic investments in its HVAC business and strong distribution leadership are expected to drive growth. However, its current PE ratio of 25.7x is higher than industry averages, indicating potential risks. Analysts remain optimistic about its future, but caution against potential challenges like commodity deflation or weaker residential demand.

Simplywall·
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Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Brokerages

Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) has received a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from 19 analysts, with an average price target of $240.80. Recent upgrades include Robert W. Baird raising their target to $262, UBS to $225, and Barclays to $273. Insider sales included Kevin Michael Murphy selling 8,800 shares and James A. Paisley selling 3,000 shares. Hedge funds own 81.98% of the stock. Ferguson's shares opened at $251.81, with a market cap of $49.35 billion and a PE ratio of 26.96. The company reported $3.48 EPS for the last quarter, exceeding estimates.

Market Beat·
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Ferguson Enterprises 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Ferguson Enterprises (NYSE:FERG) has delivered an average annual return of 18.44% over the past 5 years, outperforming the market by 3.05%. With a current market capitalization of $49.99 billion, a $100 investment in FERG stock five years ago would now be worth $233.11, based on the current price of $249.08. This highlights the significant impact of compounded returns on investment growth over time.

Benzinga·
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Benzinga·
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Insider Selling: Ferguson (NYSE:FERG) CAO Sells 83 Shares of Stock

Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) CAO Richard Winckler sold 83 shares at $241.79 each on October 16, totaling $20,068.57, reducing his ownership by 4.96% to 1,592 shares valued at approximately $384,929.68. Winckler had previously sold 1,034 shares on October 14 for $240,611.80. Ferguson's stock traded at $237.02, with a market cap of $46.49 billion and a PE ratio of 25.38. The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share, payable on November 7. Analysts have raised price targets for Ferguson, reflecting positive sentiment.

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Jake Schlicher Sells 3,000 Shares of Ferguson (NYSE:FERG) Stock

Jake Schlicher, SVP of Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG), sold 3,000 shares at an average price of $233.52 on October 13, totaling $700,560. This sale reduced his ownership by 20.48%, leaving him with 11,651 shares valued at approximately $2.72 million. Ferguson's stock opened at $240.73, with a market cap of $47.22 billion. The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.83, payable on November 7. Analysts have raised price targets for Ferguson, with ratings ranging from "Buy" to "Outperform."

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