- William Blair analyst Ryan Merkel reaffirmed his buy rating on Ferguson on August 21 due to solid demand trends and favorable end-market mix.
- Data from the July American Supply Association survey showed faster-than-expected same-day sales growth, supported by strong HVAC activity and large-scale projects.
- The analyst maintains a mid-single-digit organic growth forecast, underpinned by a moderately expanding residential market and stronger non-residential growth.