Ferguson (LON:FERG) Hits New 12-Month Low – Time to Sell?

Shares of Ferguson plc (LON:FERG) hit a new 52-week low on Thursday . The company traded as low as £138.80 ($174.44) and last traded at £139.70 ($175.57), with a volume of 88770 shares. The stock had previously closed at £144.70 ($181.85).

Ferguson Price Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 98.24, a current ratio of 1.80 and a quick ratio of 0.83. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of £157.54 and a 200-day simple moving average of £156.20. The stock has a market cap of £28.04 billion, a PE ratio of 2,126.33, a PEG ratio of 2.57 and a beta of 1.21.

Ferguson Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, February 6th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 20th will be issued a $0.83 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 0.42%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 20th. This is an increase from Ferguson’s previous dividend of $0.79. Ferguson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 3,592.09%.

Ferguson Company Profile

Ferguson plc distributes plumbing and heating products in the United States and Canada. It offers plumbing and heating solutions to customers in the residential, commercial, civil/infrastructure, and industrial end markets. The company also provides expertise, solutions, and products, including infrastructure, plumbing, appliances, fire, fabrication, and others, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products under the Ferguson brand name.