FLSFlowserve Corporation exhibits strong fundamental performance with a solid dividend, but current technicals suggest a period of consolidation. The industrial sector tailwinds are positive for long-term thematic appeal.
Flowserve operates in essential sectors like water management and energy infrastructure, benefiting from global trends in industrialization and infrastructure spending. Its role in managing fluid flow is critical for various industrial processes.
Flowserve demonstrates strong profitability, consistent dividend payouts, and a healthy balance sheet. Revenue and earnings growth have been positive, though a moderate P/E ratio indicates a balanced valuation.
The stock is trading within a range, with mixed signals from oscillators and moving averages. Support and resistance levels need to be closely watched for potential trend changes.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Industrial Automation & Infrastructure | 70 |
| Energy Transition | 55 |
| Global Economic Activity | 65 |
| Operational Efficiency & Resilience | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 70 |
| Profitability | 75 |
| Growth | 70 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 70 |
| Cash Flow | 85 |
| Dividend | 80 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 55 |
| Momentum | 60 |
| Support & Resistance | 70 |
| Volume | 65 |
Positive EPS Surprises
The company has a track record of exceeding earnings per share (EPS) estimates. For example, Q2 2025 reported EPS of $0.72 exceeded the estimate of $0.60 by 19.62%, and Q4 2024 reported EPS of $0.69 beat the estimate of $0.67 by 3.58%.
Reasonable P/E Ratio
The trailing P/E ratio is 25.40, which is within a reasonable range given the company's industry and growth prospects. The forward P/E (implied by quarterly data) for Q1 2025 suggests a P/E of 86.1, but this might be an anomaly due to expected earnings changes.
Volatile Quarterly P/E Ratios
Quarterly P/E ratios are highly variable and some are exceptionally high (e.g., Q1 2025 at 86.1, Q4 2024 at 96.2). This volatility suggests potential instability or high expectations not consistently met by earnings.
Slowing Revenue Growth
While annual revenue grew from $3.62B in 2022 to $4.56B in 2024, the quarterly revenue growth trend needs closer examination. The revenue growth for Q1 2025 (implied from income statement data) needs to be compared to Q1 2024 to assess deceleration.
June 2025
27
Ex-Dividend Date
July 2025
11
Next Dividend Date
July 2025
31
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.82
A: $0.78
L: $0.74
H: 1.25B
A: 1.23B
L: 1.20B
Flowserve Corporation designs, manufactures, distributes, and services industrial flow management equipment in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in two segments, Flowserve Pump Division (FPD) and Flow Control Division (FCD). The company offers custom engineered pumps, pre-configured industrial pumps, pump systems, mechanical seals, auxiliary systems, replacement parts, and related aftermarket services; and manufactures gas-lubricated mechanical seal for gas pipelines and in the oil and gas production and process markets. It also provides equipment services, including installation, commissioning services, seal systems spare parts, repairs, advanced diagnostics, re-rate and upgrade solutions, retrofit programs, and machining and asset management solutions. In addition, the company offers engineered-to-order and configured-to-order isolation valves, control valves, valve automation products and related services and equipment; and actuators, positioners, and switches used to control, direct and manage the flow of liquids, gases and multi-phase fluids, and are a critical part of any flow control system. Further, it provides equipment maintenance services for flow control systems, including advanced diagnostics, repair, installation, commissioning, retrofit programs, and field machining capabilities. The company sells under the Valtek, Argus, Worcester, Limitorque, and Durco brands. It serves oil and gas, power generation, chemical, water management and general industries, water management, and other general industries, including mining, food and beverage, steel, and pulp and paper industries. The company distributes its products through direct sales, distributors, and sales representatives. Flowserve Corporation was founded in 1790 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
64.70 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for FLS have a max estimate of 75.00 and a min estimate of 60.00.