Lecap Asset Management Trims Ferguson Stake

Institutional investor reduces holdings in plumbing and HVAC distributor Ferguson plc.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 11:54am

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Lecap Asset Management Ltd. decreased its stake in shares of Ferguson plc (NYSE:FERG) by 58.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company's recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor now owns 5,174 shares of the company's stock, down from 12,537 shares previously.

Why it matters

Ferguson is a major global distributor of plumbing, heating, and HVAC products, serving professional contractors, builders, and industrial customers. Institutional investors closely monitor changes in ownership stakes, as they can signal shifts in market sentiment or changes to a company's fundamentals.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Lecap Asset Management Ltd. sold 7,363 shares of Ferguson during the fourth quarter, reducing its total position to 5,174 shares valued at $1,152,000. The filing does not provide additional details on Lecap's rationale for trimming its Ferguson holdings.

  • Lecap Asset Management Ltd. made the changes to its Ferguson stake in the 4th quarter of 2025.

The players

Lecap Asset Management Ltd.

An institutional investor that decreased its stake in Ferguson plc by 58.7% during the fourth quarter.

Ferguson plc

A multinational distributor specializing in plumbing, heating, and HVAC products and related building supplies, serving professional contractors, builders, and industrial customers.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Lecap Asset Management's Ferguson holdings could signal a shift in market sentiment around the stock, though the specific reasons behind the move are unclear from the limited information provided in the 13F filing. Investors will likely continue to monitor changes in institutional ownership of Ferguson as an indicator of the company's performance and outlook.