Ferguson (LON:FERG) Reaches New 52-Week Low – Should You Sell?

Ferguson plc (LON:FERG) hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Monday . The company traded as low as £127.19 ($164.41) and last traded at £127.19 ($164.41), with a volume of 9013 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at £127.30 ($164.56).

Ferguson Stock Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 82.79, a quick ratio of 0.83 and a current ratio of 1.68. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is £142.10 and its 200 day moving average price is £150.16. The company has a market capitalization of £31.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.57 and a beta of 1.21.

Ferguson Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 6th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 20th were given a dividend of $0.83 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 20th. This represents a yield of 0.42%. This is a boost from Ferguson’s previous dividend of $0.79. Ferguson’s dividend payout ratio is 35.08%.

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.