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Ferguson PLC (FERG) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date

Aug 10, 2026

Before Open (Confirmed)

Period Ending

2026 (Q2)

Consensus EPS Forecast

3.3

Last Year’s EPS

3.48

Same Quarter Last Year

Analyst Consensus

Strong Buy

Based on 9 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026

Earnings Call Date:Dec 09, 2025|

% Change Since:

Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive

The call conveyed solid financial execution and margin expansion despite a mixed top-line backdrop. Key positives include 5% revenue growth, significant operating profit and EPS expansion (14% and ~16%), strong free cash flow and disciplined capital returns, lower leverage, healthy nonresidential and waterworks growth, and an upgraded operating margin guide. Offsetting these strengths are persistent residential softness, notable HVAC weakness tied to regulatory transitions and consumer behavior, Canada underperformance, elevated working capital timing effects, and commodity mix volatility. Management positioned the company as well-capitalized and strategically invested to capture medium-term tailwinds (large capital projects, HVAC/plumbing dual-trade expansion, waterworks), while cautioning on potential lumpiness and near-term market pressure.

Company Guidance

Ferguson updated its calendar 2025 guidance to roughly 5% revenue growth and an operating margin of 9.4%–9.6% (midpoint ~9.5%, up from prior 9.2%–9.6%), with interest expense of about $190 million, CapEx of roughly $350 million (upper end of prior guide), and an effective tax rate near 26%. The company said it will operate at the lower end of its 1–2x net debt/EBITDA target (current net debt/EBITDA = 1.1x), pursue bolt‑on M&A and organic investment, return capital when below the low end of the range, has ~$800 million remaining on its buyback authorization, and recently raised the quarterly dividend to $0.89 (a 7% increase).

Revenue Growth

Net sales of $8.2 billion, up ~5% year-over-year (Bill: +5.1%), driven by organic growth (~4%–4.4%) and ~1% from acquisitions.

Profitability Expansion

Gross margin improved to 30.7% (+60 basis points YoY). Operating profit of $808 million grew ~14% YoY and operating margin expanded to 9.9% (≈+80 basis points).

Earnings Per Share Performance

Diluted EPS of $2.84, up ~16% YoY (15.9%), helped by operating profit growth and share repurchases.

Cash Flow and Liquidity

EBITDA of $867 million (+$109 million YoY). Operating cash flow $430 million vs. $345 million prior year. Free cash flow $325 million vs. $274 million prior year. Net debt/EBITDA at 1.1x, within target leverage range.

Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns

Deployed capital: CapEx $118 million; working capital invested $440 million this quarter. Returned $372 million to shareholders via $208 million in buybacks and $164 million in dividends. Quarterly dividend increased 7% to $0.89/share; ~$800 million remaining repurchase authority.

Segment & End-Market Strength — Nonresidential and Waterworks

Nonresidential revenue up 12% and commercial mechanical customer group up 21%. Waterworks grew 14%, driven by large capital projects, public works, municipal activity and metering technology.

Strategic Execution and M&A

Acquired Moore Supply Company (HVAC, Chicago market) and continue to pursue bolt-on geography/capability deals. Company highlights healthy acquisition pipeline and continued counter conversions (~650 completed) to support HVAC/plumbing expansion.

Updated 2025 Guidance

Updated calendar 2025 guidance: ~5% revenue growth expected; operating margin guidance raised to 9.4%–9.6% (from prior 9.2%–9.6%). Interest expense ≈$190 million; CapEx guidance ≈$350 million; effective tax rate ≈26%.

Ferguson PLC (FERG) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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FERG Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Aug 10, 2026	2026 (Q2)	3.30 / -	3.48	―	―	―
Feb 24, 2026	2026 (Q2)	3.29 / 1.99	3.48	-42.82% (-1.49)		―
Feb 24, 2026	2025 (Q5)	- / 1.99	1.52	30.66% (+0.47)	―	―
Dec 09, 2025	2026 (Q1)	2.66 / 2.90	2.45	18.33% (+0.45)	―	―
Sep 16, 2025	2025 (Q4)	3.48 / 3.48	2.98	16.78% (+0.50)	―	―
Apr 30, 2025	2025 (Q3)	2.01 / 2.50	2.32	7.76% (+0.18)	―	―
Mar 11, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.58 / 1.52	1.74	-12.64% (-0.22)	―	―
Dec 10, 2024	2025 (Q1)	2.62 / 2.45	2.65	-7.55% (-0.20)	―	―
Sep 17, 2024	2024 (Q4)	2.85 / 2.98	2.77	7.58% (+0.21)	―	―
Jun 04, 2024	2024 (Q3)	2.32 / 2.32	2.2	5.45% (+0.12)	―	―

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FERG Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Feb 24, 2026	$249.42	$259.88	+4.19%
Feb 24, 2026	$249.42	$259.88	+4.19%
Dec 09, 2025	$242.97	$223.42	-8.05%
Sep 16, 2025	$211.28	$228.03	+7.93%

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FERG EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 3.3.