Ferguson plc

Operating primarily in the United States and Canada, Ferguson plc is a leading distributor of plumbing and heating products. The company provides a wide array of solutions to residential, commercial, civil infrastructure, and industrial markets. Its comprehensive product range includes essential plumbing components such as pipes, valves, fittings, water heaters, and fixtures for kitchens and bathrooms, as well as major appliances. Ferguson also supplies heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and refrigeration systems and accessories; specialized plumbing parts, fire sprinkler systems, and structural supports like hangers, struts, and fasteners. Furthermore, it offers advanced water management products, including meters, automation systems, irrigation, drainage, geosynthetics, and stormwater management solutions. Industrial clients are served with flanges, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) products, specialized fabrication, and pipe, valve, and fitting (PVF) solutions for water and wastewater treatment. Beyond its product portfolio, Ferguson delivers a robust suite of services. These encompass expert consultation, project management, convenient pro pick-up and delivery, and sophisticated online tools. Additional services include quotation assistance, jobsite logistics, fabrication, digitally enhanced estimation and design capabilities, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) support, supply chain management, and equipment rental. Products are available through the company's online channels and its extensive physical network, which consists of 1,679 branches and 11 distribution centers. Founded in 1887, Ferguson plc is headquartered in Wokingham, United Kingdom.

Ferguson plc trades as FERG.L on LSE. The company is classified in Industrials / Industrial - Distribution and reports in GBP.

The current profile places the business in Industrial - Distribution. This section is intended to summarize the operating segments, products, geographies, and main revenue lines from official filings.

Latest available fiscal data shows £30.76B of revenue and £1.86B of net income.

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Current signals to investigate include market capitalization of £32.87B, beta of 1.13, and return on equity of +31.8%.

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FERG.L currently shows total debt of £5.97B and beta of 1.13. Missing data should be treated as a research gap, not as low risk.

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Company website: https://www.fergusonplc.com

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