Ferguson plc (FERG) Tops Q4 EPS by 9c, Misses on Revenue

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Ferguson Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End Results; Issues FY2025 Guidance

September 17, 2024 6:45 AM EDT

Strong Execution Delivers Resilient Full Year Results

Fourth quarter highlights

Sales of $7.9 billion, an increase of 1.4% despite continued deflation of approximately 2%. Operating margin of 10.2%, up 20 bps on prior year (10.8% on an adjusted basis, up 40 bps on prior year). Diluted earnings per share of $2.23 ($2.98 on an adjusted basis). Declared quarterly dividend of $0.79 per share. Completed four acquisitions during the quarter. Share repurchases of $213 million during the quarter.

Full year highlights

Sales were $29.6 billion,... More