Ferguson (LON:FERG) Shares Up 0.7%

Shares of Ferguson plc (LON:FERG) were up 0.7% during mid-day trading on Friday . The company traded as high as £154.30 ($195.74) and last traded at £152.35 ($193.26). Approximately 73,721 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 6% from the average daily volume of 78,472 shares. The stock had previously closed at £151.25 ($191.87).

Ferguson Trading Up 0.7 %

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 97.62, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a current ratio of 1.80. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of £163.82 and a 200 day simple moving average of £160.28. The stock has a market cap of £30.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 2,243.74, a PEG ratio of 3.47 and a beta of 1.21.

Ferguson Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 14th will be given a $0.79 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 14th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.4%. Ferguson’s dividend payout ratio is currently 3,711.34%.

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.