Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Ferguson Enterprises's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 194 Mil.
Ferguson Enterprises's quarterly shares outstanding
stayed the same
from Oct. 2025 (194 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (194 Mil).
Ferguson Enterprises's annual shares outstanding
declined
from Jul. 2024 (201 Mil) to Jul. 2025 (199 Mil).
It means Ferguson Enterprisesbought back shares from Jul. 2024 to Jul. 2025 .
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
Ferguson Enterprises Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Ferguson Enterprises Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ferguson Enterprises's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FERG vs FAST, GWW, WCC: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Ferguson Enterprises's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Ferguson Enterprises Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Ferguson Enterprises's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ferguson Enterprises's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 194 Mil mean?
Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 194 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Ferguson Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Ferguson Enterprises' Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Ferguson Enterprises' current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 194 Mil. Overall, Ferguson Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferguson Enterprises' Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to FAST and GWW?
Ferguson Enterprises' Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 194 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for an Industrial Distribution company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Industrial Distribution industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Ferguson Enterprises and its competitors. Ferguson Enterprises's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 194 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferguson Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $229.93, compared to a current price of $238.61 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 194 Mil. Ferguson Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ferguson Enterprises (FERG), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 194 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferguson Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $238.61 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $229.93.
GuruFocus considers Ferguson Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FERG:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 194 Mil
GF Value™: $229.93 vs. price of $238.61 (3.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FERG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ferguson distributes plumbing and HVAC products to North American repair, maintenance, and improvement, new construction, and civil infrastructure markets. It serves over 1 million customers and sources products from 37,000 suppliers. Ferguson engages customers through approximately 1,700 North American branches, over the phone, online, and in residential showrooms. The firm sold its UK business in 2021 and is now solely focused on the North American market.
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