FERG Should I Buy
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Ferguson Enterprises Inc (FERG) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The company's strong financial performance, positive congressional trading activity, and favorable technical indicators outweigh the short-term market volatility and insider selling. The upcoming earnings report on February 24, 2026, could act as a positive catalyst.
The stock shows bullish moving averages (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200), indicating an upward trend. The MACD histogram is positive at 0.565, suggesting bullish momentum, although it is contracting. RSI is neutral at 60.508, and the stock is trading near its pivot level of 260.461, with support at 252.091 and resistance at 268.83.
Strong financial performance in Q1 2026 with revenue up 5.11% YoY, net income up 21.28% YoY, and EPS up 24.46% YoY.
Positive congressional trading activity with 4 purchase transactions totaling $1.5M-$5.0M in the last 90 days.
Upcoming earnings report on February 24, 2026, which could provide further insights into the company's growth strategy.
Insider selling has increased significantly by 1835.98% over the last month.
Broader market weakness with S&P 500 down 1.54%.
Analysts remain cautious about housing affordability and macroeconomic risks, including policy changes, rates, and tariffs.
In Q1 2026, Ferguson Enterprises reported revenue of $8.169 billion (+5.11% YoY), net income of $570 million (+21.28% YoY), EPS of 2.9 (+24.46% YoY), and gross margin of 29.53% (+2.00% YoY). These metrics indicate strong growth and operational efficiency despite macroeconomic headwinds.
Analysts have mixed views. RBC Capital and Baird maintain Outperform ratings with price targets of $247 and $265, respectively, while UBS and Barclays are more cautious with Neutral and Overweight ratings, citing macro risks. The average price target remains above the current price, indicating potential upside.
