Earnings Per Share

EPS (Basic)

Ferguson Enterprises EPS (Basic) decreased by 26.8% to $2.13 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 54.3%, from $1.38 to $2.13. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), EPS (Basic) shows relatively stable performance with a -2.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates improved profitability or a reduction in share count, while a decrease suggests declining earnings or equity dilution.

Detailed definition

Basic earnings per share represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stoc...

Peer comparison

Investors compare this across large-cap technology peers to assess the efficiency of earnings generation relative to the equity base.

Metric ID: eps_basic

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$2.44$2.44$2.44$2.44$2.55$1.58$2.19$2.44$2.34$1.38$2.07$2.97$2.91$2.13
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+4.6%-38.0%+38.6%+11.4%-4.1%-41.0%+50.0%+43.5%-2.0%-26.8%
YoY Change+4.6%-8.2%-12.7%-5.5%+21.7%+24.4%+54.3%
Range$1.38$2.97
CAGR-4.1%
Avg YoY Growth+11.2%
Median YoY Growth+4.6%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ferguson Enterprises's eps (basic)?
Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) reported eps (basic) of $2.13 in Q1 2026.
How has Ferguson Enterprises's eps (basic) changed year-over-year?
Ferguson Enterprises's eps (basic) increased by 54.3% year-over-year, from $1.38 to $2.13.
What is the long-term trend for Ferguson Enterprises's eps (basic)?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), Ferguson Enterprises's eps (basic) has grown at a -2.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.75 to $9.33.
What does eps (basic) mean?
The amount of profit a company makes for every single share of its common stock currently held by investors.