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Why Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) Stock Is Up Today

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Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) is up 3.0% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2011641/000201164126000038/ferg-20260810.htm?utm_source=openai))

Analysis: The most likely drivers are a fresh bullish analyst call, continued investor reaction to Ferguson’s recently raised full-year outlook after strong quarterly results, and optimism around the newly completed FloWorks acquisition. If there is a single-day catalyst, the coverage resumption appears to be the clearest near-term spark, while earnings momentum and M&A support the broader move. ([ph.investing.com](https://ph.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/jefferies-resumes-ferguson-enterprises-stock-coverage-with-buy-rating-93CH-2577300?utm_source=openai))

Details:

  • Ferguson reported second-quarter sales of $8.8 billion, with diluted EPS of $3.43, and said full-year guidance was increased. ([corporate.ferguson.com](https://www.corporate.ferguson.com/pressroom/news-releases/news-details/2026/Ferguson-Reports-Second-Quarter-Ended-June-30-2026/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))
  • The company said it completed the FloWorks acquisition on August 31, 2026, expanding its industrial and non-residential capabilities and increasing its total addressable market to $400 billion. ([corporate.ferguson.com](https://www.corporate.ferguson.com/pressroom/news-releases/news-details/2026/Ferguson-Completes-Acquisition-of-FloWorks/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))
  • A Wall Street firm resumed coverage on September 4 with a Buy rating and a $295 price target, giving investors a new bullish talking point for the shares. ([ph.investing.com](https://ph.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/jefferies-resumes-ferguson-enterprises-stock-coverage-with-buy-rating-93CH-2577300?utm_source=openai))
  • Recent analyst target increases following the August earnings report also suggest the market has been warming to Ferguson’s execution and outlook. ([marketbeat.com](https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/FERG/forecast/?utm_source=openai))
  • Sources:

    Ferguson corporate press release, SEC, Investing.com, MarketBeat

    Disclaimer: This price movement analysis was generated with the help of AI. Please double-check the information provided for mistakes.

    $FERG Insider Trading Activity

    FERG Insider Trades

    $FERG insiders have traded $FERG stock on the open market 1 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 1 have been sales.

    Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $FERG stock by insiders over the last 6 months:

    • JAKE SCHLICHER (Chief Strategy Officer) sold 5,177 shares for an estimated $1,195,472

    To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard. You can access data on insider stock transactions through the Quiver Quantitative API insider transaction endpoint.

    $FERG Hedge Fund Activity

    We have seen 472 institutional investors add shares of $FERG stock to their portfolio, and 497 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.

    Here are some of the largest recent moves:

    To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard. You can access data on hedge funds moves and 13F filings through the Quiver Quantitative API 13F endpoint.

    $FERG Government Contracts

    We have seen $1,544,996 of award payments to $FERG over the last year.

    Here are some of the awards which we have have seen pay out the most over the last year:

    To track government contracts to publicy traded companies, check out Quiver Quantitative's government contracts dashboard. You can access data on government contracts through the Quiver Quantitative API government contracts endpoint.

    $FERG Price Targets

    Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $FERG recently. We have seen 4 analysts offer price targets for $FERG in the last 6 months, with a median target of $283.0.

    Here are some recent targets:

    • Suhasini Varanasi from Goldman Sachs set a target price of $265.0 on 07/07/2026
    • Matthew Bouley from Barclays set a target price of $297.0 on 05/08/2026
    • Sam Reid from Wells Fargo set a target price of $285.0 on 05/06/2026
    • Mike Dahl from RBC Capital set a target price of $281.0 on 05/06/2026

    This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information. Note that there may be inaccuracies due to mistakes in ticker-mapping, and other anomalies.

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