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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:FERG; LSE:FERG) has reported a 4.3% increase in third-quarter sales, reaching $7.6 billion despite facing challenges such as one fewer sales day and foreign exchange impacts. The company’s gross margin improved to 31.0%, a 50 basis points increase from the previous year, while operating margin stood at 8.0%, with an adjusted figure of 9.4%.
The distributor of plumbing and heating products also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.83, a 5% increase over the prior year, reflecting confidence in its financial performance. Additionally, Ferguson completed three acquisitions during the quarter, further expanding its market presence.
The company also announced share repurchases of $251 million during the quarter, maintaining a strong balance sheet with a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.2x. In an effort to streamline operations and reduce business complexity, Ferguson incurred non-recurring charges of $68 million, which are expected to yield annualized savings of around $100 million.
CEO Kevin Murphy highlighted the company’s ability to outperform the market and drive solid growth, attributing the positive results to strong volume growth, gross margin actions, moderating deflation, and the benefits of streamlining the business. He expressed confidence in the company’s market position over the medium term and its strategic investment balance.
Looking ahead, Ferguson updated its full-year guidance, anticipating low to mid-single digit revenue growth with an adjusted operating margin range of 8.5% to 9.0%. The company’s financial position remains robust, with no significant changes reported.
This financial summary is based on a press release statement from Ferguson Enterprises Inc.
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