Summary
Ferguson Enterprises Inc. reported a slight increase in net sales for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, reaching $7.8 billion, a 0.8% rise compared to the prior year period. This growth was primarily driven by higher sales volumes and incremental revenue from acquisitions, which offset an approximate 2% price deflation in certain commodity categories. The United States segment was the main contributor to this sales increase. However, operating profit experienced a notable decline of 10.0% (8.7% on an adjusted basis) due to increased operating costs stemming from sales volume growth and inflationary pressures, particularly in labor and infrastructure. This resulted in a decrease in diluted earnings per share to $2.34 from $2.54 in the prior year period. Financially, the company maintained a strong liquidity position with $601 million in cash and cash equivalents and $2.4 billion in available liquidity from undrawn debt facilities as of October 31, 2024. Net cash provided by operating activities saw a significant decrease, primarily due to changes in working capital and lower net income. The company also continued its share repurchase program, buying back $256 million worth of shares during the quarter. Notably, Ferguson completed a merger in August 2024, establishing a new corporate structure domiciled in the United States.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $7.77B |
| Cost of Revenue | $5.43B |
| Gross Profit | $2.34B |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.58B |
| Operating Income | $665.00M |
| Net Income | $470.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.34 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.34 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 200.80M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 201.30M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales increased by 0.8% to $7.8 billion, driven by sales volume and acquisitions, partially offset by price deflation.
- 2Operating profit decreased by 10.0% to $665 million, with adjusted operating profit down 8.7%, primarily due to increased operating costs and inflation.
- 3Diluted earnings per share fell to $2.34 from $2.54 year-over-year.
- 4Net cash provided by operating activities decreased significantly to $345 million from $557 million, impacted by working capital changes and lower net income.
- 5The company issued $750 million in new senior notes due in 2034, while repaying $500 million in term loans.
- 6Share repurchases totaled $256 million during the quarter, as the company continues its $4.0 billion authorization.
- 7The United States segment remains the primary revenue driver, with growth in non-residential sales, while residential sales were flat.