Ferguson Plc (FERG)

Jones Financial Companies Lllp increased its stake in Ferguson plc by 13.2% in the second quarter, acquiring 11,196 additional shares, bringing its total holdings to 96,108 shares valued at approximately $22.9 million. Ferguson reported strong quarterly earnings of $3.39 EPS on $8.75 billion revenue, beating estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.89 per share along with a $2 billion share buyback program. Despite a 2.5% dip in stock price, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $285.93.

Osmosis Investment Management UK Ltd significantly reduced its stake in Ferguson plc by 48.4% in the second quarter, selling 5,109 shares and retaining 5,455 shares valued at $1.3 million. Despite this, institutional investors collectively own 81.98% of the company, which reported strong quarterly earnings, authorized a $2 billion share buyback, and declared a dividend of $0.89 per share. Analyst sentiment remains positive, with a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating and an average price target above the current share price.

Barbara Oil Co. recently acquired 4,600 shares of Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) for approximately $1.08 million during the second quarter. This acquisition highlights continued institutional interest, with hedge funds and other institutional investors collectively owning 81.98% of Ferguson's stock. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for Ferguson, with an average price target of $285.93, following the company's strong earnings performance and a declared quarterly dividend.

Greenland Capital Management LP has made a new $1.48 million investment in Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG), acquiring 6,242 shares during the second quarter. Institutional investors collectively own 81.98% of the company, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $285.93. Ferguson recently surpassed earnings expectations, reporting $3.39 EPS on $8.75 billion in revenue, declared an $0.89 quarterly dividend, and authorized a $2 billion share repurchase program.

Korea Investment Corp. decreased its stake in Ferguson plc by 8.5% in the second quarter, selling 11,114 shares but still holding 120,077 shares valued at $28.5 million. Institutional investors collectively own 81.98% of Ferguson, which has a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating and an average price target of $285.93. The company recently exceeded earnings expectations, reporting $3.39 EPS, declared a $0.89 quarterly dividend, and authorized up to $2 billion in share repurchases.