Ferguson plc Zacks Rank Upgrade Follows 0.8% EPS Estimate Rise
Ferguson plc has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) following a 0.8% increase in its three-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate; fiscal 2026 EPS forecast is $10.99, unchanged year-over-year. This top-20% ranking reflects stronger earnings outlook and may prompt institutional buying.
1. Zacks Rank Upgrade
Ferguson plc was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) on March 5, 2026, positioning the company in the top 20% of stocks tracked for earnings estimate revisions.
2. EPS Estimate Revisions
Analysts have lifted the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate by 0.8% over the past three months to $10.99 for the fiscal year ending July 2026, mirroring flat year-over-year earnings.
3. Potential Institutional Response
The improved earnings outlook and upgraded rank may attract institutional investors using estimate revisions in valuation models, which could translate into increased buying pressure and near-term share gains.