Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week October 4
A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies which changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.
Stock Taper 
FERG
$215.06
▼ DOWN 3.70% (-8.27)
KEY STATISTICS
Market Cap$41.68 B
52w High$271.64
52w Low$212.13
Dividend Yield1.39%
FrequencyQuarterly
P/E18.38
Volume1.19M
Shares Out.193.94M
COMPANY
LEADERSHIP
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Kevin Murphy
ABOUT
SECTOR
Industrials
WENT PUBLIC
January 5, 2010
METHOD OF GOING PUBLIC
Dual Listing
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
35,000
PRICE TARGET
Target High$325.00
Target Low$252.00
Target Median$287.00
Target Consensus$282.90
UPCOMING EARNINGS
DateNov 5, 2026
DayThursday
Rev. Est.$8.71B
NOV
5
THU
SPLIT RECORD
| DATE | TYPE | RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-11 | Reverse | 947:1000 |
| 2013-12-09 | Reverse | 967:1000 |
| 2012-12-27 | Reverse | 239:250 |
| 2009-04-08 | Forward | 1199:500 |
ETFS HOLDING THIS STOCK
ETFS HOLDING
911
LISTED HERE
10
RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP
SHARES OWNED
100.00%
HOLDERS
1,203
TOP 8 OF 1,203 · RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
PRICE
$215.06 ▼ DOWN 3.70% (−$8.27)About Ferguson plc
https://www.corporate.ferguson.com ↗Ferguson plc distributes plumbing, heating, HVAC, water, and industrial products through 1,679 branches and online channels across the US and Canada, offering solutions, services, and logistics for residential, commercial, civil, and industrial ma...
INDUSTRY
Industrial - Distribution
A SERVICE FERGUSON PLC IS KNOWN FOR
Wholesale Distribution of Plumbing, HVAC, and Building Products
Ferguson plc is a leading distributor providing comprehensive supply chain services and a vast inventory of essential construction materials like plumbing, HVAC, pipes, and fittings to professional contractors in residential and non-residential ma...
Ferguson in 2025
SENTIMENT: + POSITIVE
EARNINGS · DECEMBER 2025
Ferguson Raises 2025 Guidance on Strong Quarterly Results, Boosting Investor Confidence
Ferguson plc reported better-than-expected quarterly results for the period ending October 31, 2025, and subsequently raised its full-year 2025 guidance. This positive announcement, driven by strong performance and double-digit non-residential revenue growth, signaled a robust outlook despite a challenging market environment, capturing significant attention from investors and analysts.
MARKET EXPANSION · Q4 2025 · IN PROGRESS
Ferguson Intensifies Focus on Non-Residential and High-End Residential Markets to Drive Growth
In 2025, Ferguson's leadership made a significant strategic shift to prioritize the non-residential construction market, including large-scale commercial and mechanical projects, alongside a push into the high-end residential sector. This decision was underscored by strong performance in these areas, with non-residential revenue experiencing double-digit growth, positioning the company to gain market share despite weaknesses in the broader U.S. housing market.
Latest News
RATINGS SNAPSHOT
Overall rating: B-
Discounted Cash Flow1
Return On Equity5
Return On Assets5
Debt To Equity1
Price To Earnings2
Price To Book1
Overall Score3
MOST RECENT ANALYST GRADES
GRADE SUMMARY
OUTPERFORM 5
OVERWEIGHT 3
NEUTRAL 2
BUY 2
HOLD 1
13 GRADES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS
SECTORS PEERS
| PEER | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
 GWW | $1278.20 | COMPARE |
 AME | $254.13 | COMPARE |
 FAST | $50.38 | COMPARE |
 PCAR | $108.93 | COMPARE |
 ROK | $456.28 | COMPARE |
 CARR | $56.51 | COMPARE |
 LHX | $239.01 | COMPARE |
 FER | $51.55 | COMPARE |
TRADES BY CONGRESS
HOUSE TRADES
Ro Khanna
Purchase
2026-08-10
Gilbert Cisneros
Purchase
2026-07-16
Gilbert Ray Cisneros
Purchase
2026-07-16
Richard W. Allen
Purchase
2025-12-12
INSIDER TRADES
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OFFICER: CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
Schlicher Jake
Sale · 5.2K shares
2026-08-28
★
DIRECTOR
Baker Kelly A
Purchase · 4 shares
2026-07-09
★
DIRECTOR
Halligan Catherine Ann
Purchase · 7 shares
2026-07-09
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DIRECTOR
METCALF JAMES S
Purchase · 7 shares
2026-07-09