Ferguson is a leading value-added distributor of plumbing and HVAC products, serving the residential and non-residential construction markets in North America. The company acts as a critical intermediary between a fragmented supplier base and professional contractors, providing specialized expertise and logistics for complex infrastructure projects. Its value proposition centers on same-day and next-day product availability through an extensive distribution network and digital commerce channels.
Based on Q1 2026 filing
The distribution of essential products for water and air systems, including plumbing fixtures, heating and cooling equipment, and appliances. This segment serves residential and commercial contractors for both new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) projects.
Plumbing fixtures, HVAC equipment, Appliances, Lighting
Residential contractors, Commercial contractors, Showroom consultants
Specialized distribution of pipes, valves, and fittings (PVF) alongside water and wastewater solutions. This segment supports large-scale civil infrastructure, municipal water treatment, and industrial applications.
Pipes, Valves, Fittings, Water and wastewater treatment products
Infrastructure contractors, Industrial customers, Civil engineers
Ferguson is the largest distributor in its space in North America, leveraging significant scale and a dense branch network to maintain a leading position in highly fragmented markets.
United States, Canada
Professional contractors, Industrial enterprises, Municipalities
Global manufacturers of plumbing and HVAC equipment, Raw material suppliers (plastic, copper, steel), Logistics and freight providers
Residential and commercial trade professionals, General contractors, Industrial facility managers, Municipal utility operators
Wolseley
The primary brand under which the company operates its Canada segment
Common questions about Ferguson Enterprises
Ferguson is a leading value-added distributor of plumbing and HVAC products, serving the residential and non-residential construction markets in North America. The company acts as a critical intermediary between a fragmented supplier base and professional contractors, providing specialized expertise and logistics for complex infrastructure projects. Its value proposition centers on same-day and next-day product availability through an extensive distribution network and digital commerce channels.
Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) has a market capitalization of $46.2B and trades on NYSE.
Ferguson Enterprises generated $31.4B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $2.0B, representing a net margin of 6.4%. Gross margin stands at 31.0%, with free cash flow of $1.5B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Ferguson Enterprises's key competitors include The Home Depot, Lowe's Companies, Watsco, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Ferguson Enterprises has approximately 36,000 employees.