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Oct 31, 2024

Ferguson Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Reported revenue growth despite market headwinds and commodity price deflation.

Key Takeaways

Ferguson reported a 0.8% increase in net sales to $7.8 billion, driven by a 3% increase in sales volume, which was partially offset by a 2% deflation. The company's diluted earnings per share were $2.34, and adjusted diluted earnings per share were $2.45. The company reaffirmed its fiscal year 2025 financial guidance, expecting modest full-year revenue growth.

Sales increased by 0.8% to $7.8 billion.

Sales volume grew by 3%, offset by approximately 2% deflation.

Diluted earnings per share were $2.34 ($2.45 on an adjusted basis).

Fiscal year 2025 financial guidance remains unchanged, reflecting modest full-year revenue growth.

Total Revenue
$7.77B
Previous year: $7.71B
+0.8%
EPS
$2.45
Previous year: $2.65
-7.5%
Gross Profit
$2.34B
Previous year: $2.33B
+0.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$601M
Previous year: $612M
-1.8%
Free Cash Flow
$205M
Previous year: $375M
-45.3%
Total Assets
$13.1B
Previous year: $13.5B
-3.1%

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Ferguson Revenue by Segment

Ferguson Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Ferguson's fiscal 2025 financial guidance remains unchanged, reflecting modest full year revenue growth with continued outperformance.

Positive Outlook

  • Modest full year revenue growth with continued outperformance.
  • Ability to deploy scale locally.
  • Strong balance sheet.
  • Cash generative model allows investment for organic growth.
  • Opportunity with the plumbing and HVAC specialized professional.

Challenges Ahead

  • Ongoing challenging near term market environment.
  • Markets are down low single digits, inclusive of pricing slightly down for the year.
  • One fewer sales day.
  • Anticipate an ongoing challenging near term market environment.
  • Continued market headwinds and commodity price deflation.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income