Ferguson distributes plumbing and HVAC products to North American repair, maintenance, and improvement, new construction, and civil infrastructure markets... Show more
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. is North America’s largest value-added distributor of essential water and air solutions. The company serves specialized professionals in residential and non-residential construction markets through a network of branches, distribution centers, and a large fleet. Its core business model focuses on supplying plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF), appliances, lighting, and water and wastewater products. As a key player in the building products distribution industry, Ferguson benefits from scale and supplier relationships but remains exposed to cyclical demand in housing and commercial construction. These fundamentals help explain recent stock behavior, as weaker residential activity directly impacts volumes and growth visibility.
Over the last 30 days, Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (FERG) stock fell approximately 14%, moving from levels near $260 to the recent close of $223.31. The decline appeared steady rather than highly volatile, with consistent downward pressure across multiple trading sessions. In the last quarter, the stock followed a similar downward trajectory, reflecting sustained concerns over demand and guidance. Both periods showed range-bound weakness driven by fundamental factors rather than sharp intraday swings.
The primary catalyst for the 30-day decline was ongoing softness in residential construction, which weighed on sales volumes and investor confidence. Recent earnings results highlighted an EPS miss relative to estimates, even as revenue showed modest year-over-year growth. Muted full-year 2026 guidance projecting only low to mid-single-digit sales growth amplified concerns. Sector-wide caution around housing market conditions contributed to broader selling, with technical indicators turning negative as moving averages signaled downward momentum. No major analyst upgrades offset the pressure during this window.
Over the quarter, the dominant narrative centered on persistent residential demand weakness and management’s tempered outlook for 2026. Macroeconomic conditions, including slower housing starts and elevated interest rate sensitivity in construction, created headwinds for the distribution sector. Institutional investors appeared to rotate away amid these uncertainties, leading to cumulative price erosion. Competitive positioning in a fragmented market offered some stability through cost controls and acquisitions, yet these factors were insufficient to counter the broader negative sentiment tied to end-market exposure.
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Investors should monitor upcoming quarterly earnings releases for signs of revenue stabilization or margin expansion. Industry trends in residential and non-residential construction activity, along with housing market data, will remain key indicators. The broader macroeconomic environment—including interest rates, inflation trends, and regulatory developments affecting building materials—could influence demand. Strategic updates on acquisitions, share repurchases, or operational efficiencies may also affect sentiment. Risks include prolonged weakness in housing starts, while potential catalysts involve better-than-expected earnings or positive shifts in construction spending.
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Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where FERG advanced for three days, in of 339 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
FERG may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 321 cases where FERG Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on July 06, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on FERG as a result. In of 89 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for FERG turned negative on July 06, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 45 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 45 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
FERG moved below its 50-day moving average on June 26, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where FERG declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 73, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (7.837) is normal, around the industry mean (5.197). P/E Ratio (23.354) is within average values for comparable stocks, (152.663). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.539) is also within normal values, averaging (2.099). Dividend Yield (0.015) settles around the average of (0.019) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.496) is also within normal values, averaging (1.661).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. FERG’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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