Flowserve Corporation · FLS · FY2026 Q1 · Calendar Q2 2026
Flowserve Reaffirms FY2026 EPS Outlook Despite Booking Pressure
Flowserve's Q1 results support a mixed but constructive operating picture: aftermarket resilience, nuclear awards and margin gains offset weaker bookings and original-equipment demand. The outlook depends on execution, project timing and whether operational improvements can continue without one-off tariff and tax support.
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What changed
Compared with the prior quarter, the emphasis shifted from broad 2026 growth and margin initiatives to a more mixed near-term setup: bookings weakened and Middle East disruption created a revenue headwind, while aftermarket demand, nuclear awards and margin expansion remained supportive. The Trillium Valves acquisition is still an integration priority.
Guidance delta
Maintained: FY2026 EPS guidance of $4.00-$4.20 was reaffirmed.
Key takeaways
- Adjusted EPS growth and operating-margin expansion continued in Q1 2026.
- Bookings declined year over year, led by weaker original-equipment demand.
- Aftermarket bookings remained resilient, while nuclear awards exceeded $110 million.
- Management continues to emphasize operational simplification, aftermarket growth and nuclear opportunities.
Management priorities
- Increase aftermarket capture across the installed base.
- Pursue nuclear and small modular reactor projects globally.
- Continue 80/20 product-portfolio simplification and operational improvements.
- Close and integrate the Trillium Valves acquisition.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Nov 1, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Stifel | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jul 31, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Dec 10, 2025 |
| B of A Securities | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Nov 14, 2025 |
| UBS | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Baird | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | May 1, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Credit Suisse | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Cowen & Co. | Outperform | Market Perform | Upgrade | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Vertical Research | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Citi | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Northcoast Research | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Sep 13, 2018 |
| BMO Capital | Market Perform | Market Perform | Maintain | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Seaport Global | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Wolfe Research | Peer Perform | Underperform | Upgrade | Jul 31, 2017 |
| SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Aug 1, 2016 |
| Nomura | Reduce | Neutral | Downgrade | Apr 4, 2016 |
| Maxim Group | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Feb 22, 2016 |
| Susquehanna | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Feb 5, 2016 |
| BB&T Capital | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Jul 27, 2015 |
| Oppenheimer | Perform | Outperform | Downgrade | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Bank of America | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Jan 22, 2015 |
| DA Davidson | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Dec 15, 2014 |
| Wedbush | Outperform | Neutral | Upgrade | Oct 27, 2014 |
| CL King | Buy | Strong Buy | Downgrade | Jan 25, 2013 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $79.01. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuho Securities | Analyst unavailable | $85 | $70.2 | +7.6% | Oct 15, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Analyst unavailable | $94 | $75.8 | +19.0% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $93 | $75.32 | +17.7% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $94 | $75.32 | +19.0% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $82 | $75.32 | +3.8% | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Nathan Jones | $92 | $73.64 | +16.4% | May 1, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Joe Ritchie | $83 | $73.64 | +5.0% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Nathan Jones | $102 | $84.48 | +29.1% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Joe Ritchie | $88 | $86.46 | +11.4% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Analyst unavailable | $96 | $86.72 | +21.5% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $98 | $85.46 | +24.0% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Analyst unavailable | $91 | $85.46 | +15.2% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $97 | $85.46 | +22.8% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Nathan Jones | $87 | $78.44 | +10.1% | Jan 23, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Analyst unavailable | $83 | $76.5 | +5.0% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Analyst unavailable | $74 | $72.1 | -6.3% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Joe Ritchie | $80 | $71.82 | +1.3% | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Jefferies | Analyst unavailable | $85 | $72.46 | +7.6% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $82 | $71.85 | +3.8% | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | Joe Ritchie | $71 | $67.35 | -10.1% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| RBC Capital | Analyst unavailable | $76 | $67.68 | -3.8% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Nathan Jones | $84 | $67.55 | +6.3% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Mizuho Securities | Brett Linzey | $60 | $51.62 | -24.1% | May 16, 2025 |
| Robert W. Baird | Michael Halloran | $66 | $54.14 | -16.5% | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Goldman Sachs | Joe Ritchie | $52 | $52.94 | -34.2% | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Mizuho Securities | Brett Linzey | $65 | $54.88 | -17.7% | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Robert W. Baird | Michael Halloran | $60 | $49.23 | -24.1% | Jul 31, 2024 |
| Goldman Sachs | Joe Ritchie | $46 | $49.23 | -41.8% | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Bank of America Securities | Andrew Obin | $60 | $50.89 | -24.1% | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Nathan Jones | $58 | $51.19 | -26.6% | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Mizuho Securities | Brett Linzey | $53 | $47.45 | -32.9% | May 1, 2024 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Nathan Jones | $53 | $46.38 | -32.9% | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $33 | $31.54 | -58.2% | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Citigroup | Analyst unavailable | $36 | $29.75 | -54.4% | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $37 | $31.58 | -53.2% | May 4, 2022 |
| Credit Suisse | Analyst unavailable | $38 | $30.85 | -51.9% | May 4, 2022 |
| Citigroup | Analyst unavailable | $38 | $30.77 | -51.9% | May 4, 2022 |
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Start freeCompany context
Snapshot as of publicationFlowserve Corporation is a global enterprise that specializes in the conception, creation, distribution, and upkeep of industrial equipment crucial for managing fluid movement. The company extends its reach across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and other international markets. Its operations are structured into two principal divisions: the Flowserve Pump Division (FPD) and the Flow Control Division (FCD). The FPD segment provides a diverse range of pumping solutions, encompassing both custom-engineered and pre-configured pumps and systems, mechanical seals, auxiliary components, and essential replacement parts and upgrades. This division also delivers comprehensive post-sales support, including installation and initial setup, provision of seal system spare parts, repairs, advanced diagnostic services, performance re-rating and enhancement solutions, retrofit initiatives, precision machining, and asset management programs.…
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Missed on EPS
- GLPIFY2026 Q3 · October 29, 2026-11.5% EPS-1.3% move
- LYBFY2026 Q3 · October 30, 2026-1.2% EPS+5.0% move
- CCJFY2026 Q3 · October 30, 2026-101.4% EPS-7.9% move
- VALEFY2026 Q3 · October 29, 2026-24.6% EPS+1.9% move
- DLR-PLFY2026 Q3 · October 29, 2026-8.4% EPS— move
- DLR-PKFY2026 Q3 · October 29, 2026-8.4% EPS— move
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- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-05-11T10:29:34.698584+00:00
- FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-07-26T00:37:12.209961+00:00
- Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-11-01T14:00:44.555017+00:00
- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-11-01T14:00:44.552097+00:00
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