Earnings Per Share

Shares (Diluted)

Ferguson Enterprises Shares (Diluted) decreased by 0.9% to 194.8M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.5%, from 199.8M to 194.8M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase relative to basic shares indicates a higher reliance on equity-based compensation or convertible debt financing.

Detailed definition

Weighted-average shares outstanding (diluted) includes the total number of basic common shares plus all additional share...

Peer comparison

Commonly compared against basic shares to determine the 'dilution overhang' present in a company's capital structure.

Metric ID: weighted_shares_diluted

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value54.7M54.7M54.7M54.7M204.6M203.9M203.2M201.3M199.8M198.5M196.6M194.8M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+273.9%-0.3%-0.3%-0.9%-0.7%-0.7%-1.0%-0.9%
YoY Change+273.9%-1.6%-2.0%-2.3%-2.3%-2.5%
Range54.7M204.6M
CAGR+58.7%
Avg YoY Growth+43.8%
Median YoY Growth-2.2%
Current Streak7 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ferguson Enterprises's shares (diluted)?
Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) reported shares (diluted) of 194.8M in Q1 2026.
How has Ferguson Enterprises's shares (diluted) changed year-over-year?
Ferguson Enterprises's shares (diluted) decreased by 2.5% year-over-year, from 199.8M to 194.8M.
What does shares (diluted) mean?
The total number of shares that would exist if all 'potential' shares, like employee stock options, were converted into real stock.