Flowserve (NYSE:FLS – Get Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 4.000-4.200 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 4.110. The company issued revenue guidance of $4.9 billion-$5.0 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $5.0 billion.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of analysts have commented on FLS shares. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price objective on Flowserve from $83.00 to $96.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of Flowserve in a research note on Thursday. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $90.00 target price (down from $100.00) on shares of Flowserve in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Flowserve in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut shares of Flowserve from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $89.70.
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Flowserve Price Performance
Flowserve (NYSE:FLS – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The industrial products company reported $0.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.82 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $1.07 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.18 billion. Flowserve had a return on equity of 21.19% and a net margin of 7.32%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 6.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.72 EPS. Flowserve has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.000-4.200 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Flowserve will post 4.09 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Flowserve Increases Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 27th were given a dividend of $0.22 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 27th. This is a positive change from Flowserve’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.21. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.2%. Flowserve’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 33.59%.
Key Stories Impacting Flowserve
Here are the key news stories impacting Flowserve this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Adjusted Q1 EPS topped consensus (company reported $0.85 vs. $0.82 expected), showing per?share profitability resilience. Flowserve’s Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Decrease Y/Y
- Positive Sentiment: Book-to-bill and mix highlights: Q1 bookings included >$110M in nuclear orders and roughly $680M in aftermarket work, supporting recurring revenue potential. Flowserve Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Activist investor interest (Starboard stake) has surfaced recently, which can catalyze strategic or capital-allocation changes that investors often view favorably. Flowserve spikes higher as Starboard builds stake, pushes for changes – Bloomberg
- Neutral Sentiment: Management set FY?2026 EPS guidance at $4.00–$4.20 and revenue guidance ~$4.9–$5.0B — still profitable growth but slightly below consensus, leaving room for execution scrutiny. Flowserve earnings release and materials
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed estimates: Q1 sales of ~$1.07B vs. ~$1.18B expected and were down ~6.7% YoY — top-line weakness is the primary driver of downward pressure. Flowserve (NYSE:FLS) Reports Sales Below Analyst Estimates In Q1 CY2026 Earnings, Stock Drops
- Negative Sentiment: Bookings and some operating metrics softened and operating cash flow was negative in the quarter; combined with notable insider stock sales, these factors add near?term investor concern. Flowserve Corporation (FLS) stock falls on Q1 2026 Earnings
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of FLS. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Flowserve in the 2nd quarter valued at $313,000. ANB Bank acquired a new position in shares of Flowserve during the fourth quarter valued at $268,000. Olympiad Research LP bought a new position in Flowserve in the fourth quarter valued at about $258,000. Vontobel Holding Ltd. acquired a new stake in Flowserve in the fourth quarter worth about $213,000. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. increased its position in Flowserve by 8.1% in the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 2,230 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $155,000 after purchasing an additional 168 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 93.93% of the company’s stock.
About Flowserve
Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS) is a leading provider of fluid motion and control products and services. The company designs, manufactures and services engineered and industrial pumps, mechanical seals, valves and related flow management equipment. Flowserve’s offerings are utilized across a broad spectrum of end markets, including oil and gas, power generation, chemical processing, water management, pharmaceutical and semiconductor manufacturing, as well as mining and general industrial applications.
Flowserve’s product portfolio encompasses a wide range of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, high-performance control valves, butterfly and ball valves, as well as mechanical seals and seal support systems.
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