Ferguson plc (FERG)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ferguson plc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Ferguson plc (FERG) has returned 5.59% so far this year and 47.82% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, FERG has achieved an annualized return of 17.64%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 5, 2010, FERG's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.71%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Feb 2012 with a return of +25.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -34.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, FERG closed higher 26% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 30, 2020 with a return of +32.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 13, 2020 at -22.7%.

Ferguson plc has an annualized alpha of 18.61%, beta of 0.37, and R² of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 06, 2010.

• This stock captured 123.51% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 91.19% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• Beta of 0.37 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.04 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.04 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

FERG ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ferguson plc (FERG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Ferguson plc provided a 1.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.44 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Ferguson plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Ferguson plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Ferguson plc was 55.35%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 103 trading sessions.

The current Ferguson plc drawdown is 12.43%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Ferguson plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Ferguson plc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.