FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC (FERG)
NYSEIndustrialsIndustrial - DistributionSnapshot 2026-09-04
$228.41+2.32%
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NYSEIndustrialsIndustrial - DistributionSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · FERG
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within industrials on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-09-04.
The screen ranks FERG against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Industrials names rated strong grew net income 67% of the time over the next year (vs 52% for the rest of the cohort, n=6958).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Drive organic and acquisition-fueled revenue growth targeting mid-single digit increase for full year 2026.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Revenue grew 4.2% year-to-date through 2026-Q2 from $15.6B to $16.2B, driven by organic growth and acquisitions. Management raised full year 2026 net sales guidance from low to mid-single digit to mid-single digit growth, indicating delivery and upward trajectory.
“Updated 2026 Guidance January 1 - December 31, 2026 Net sales Mid-single digit growth”
“Calendar 2026 Guidance (unchanged) 2026 Guidance January 1 - December 31, 2026 Net sales Low to mid-single digit growth”
“While our markets remain mixed as we enter 2026, we expect another year of outperformance, strong operational execution and continued investment to expand our market leading capabilities and scale.”
Sustain adjusted operating margin within the 9.4% to 9.8% range for fiscal year 2026.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Adjusted operating margin improved from 8.7% in 2025-Q2 to 9.3% in 2026-Q2, approaching the guided range of 9.4% to 9.8%. Management maintained guidance and delivered margin expansion, indicating progress toward the target.
“Updated 2026 Guidance January 1 - December 31, 2026 Adjusted operating margin* 9.5% - 9.8%”
Manage capital expenditures within the updated 2026 guidance range of $375 million to $425 million.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Management raised capital expenditures guidance for 2026 from $350-$400 million to $375-$425 million, reflecting increased investment plans. This updated guidance shows active capital allocation consistent with stated priorities.
“Updated 2026 Guidance January 1 - December 31, 2026 Capital expenditures $375 - $425 million”
Pursue and close acquisitions to enhance geographic footprint, technical capabilities, and revenue base, including FloWorks acquisition.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Management completed multiple acquisitions in 2026 with aggregate annualized revenue impact of approximately $1.4 billion and signed agreement to acquire FloWorks, expected to close in Q3 2026. This shows active execution on strategic growth through acquisitions.
“Completed five acquisitions during the quarter and signed definitive purchase agreement to acquire FloWorks.”
Maintain quarterly dividends and execute share repurchase programs to return capital to shareholders.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Management declared quarterly dividends increasing from $0.83 in 2025-Q4 to $0.89 in 2026-Q2 and executed share repurchases totaling $438 million in first half 2026, supported by a new $2 billion repurchase authorization. This reflects consistent capital return to shareholders.
“Declared quarterly dividend of $0.89 and share repurchases of $202 million during the quarter.”
Over the trailing year it converted 1.25x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Industrials names rated neutral grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=6654).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
6 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Industrials names rated stable grew net income 55% of the time over the next year (vs 58% for the rest of the cohort, n=2546).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.
“Calendar 2026 Guidance (unchanged) Adjusted operating margin* 9.4% - 9.8%”
“Adjusted operating margin* 9.4% - 9.8%”
“Calendar 2026 Guidance (unchanged) Capital expenditures $350 - $400 million”
“Capital expenditures $350 - $400 million”
“Completed two acquisitions during the quarter and signed definitive purchase agreements on another three.”
“Expect to continue investment to expand market leading capabilities and scale.”
“Declared quarterly dividend of $0.89 and share repurchases of $236 million during the quarter; new $2 billion share repurchase program authorization.”
“Declared quarterly dividend of $0.83.”