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Fluor Corporation FLR has strengthened its U.S. footprint after being awarded a place on the Cooperative Threat Reduction Integrating Contract (CTRIC) IV by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). As part of this indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract, Fluor holds the eligibility to compete for specific task orders for a total value of at most $3.5 billion up to 10 years.
Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 1, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants James R. Breuer - CEO & Director Jason Landkamer - Director of Investor Relations John C.
Fluor (FLR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.59 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.85 per share a year ago.
Fluor Corporation's FLR share price performance has soared in the past three months by 54.8%, significantly outperforming the Zacks Engineering - R and D Services industry, the broader Zacks Construction sector and the S&P 500 index. The detailed share price performance can be studied from the chart below.
Fluor's $28.7B backlog and strong 1.5x book-to-burn ratio provide solid revenue visibility. Urban Solutions leads growth, with life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and mining/critical minerals projects driving diversification and stability. Margins remain resilient, supported by a high percentage of reimbursable contracts, disciplined risk management, and early procurement strategies.
Fluor has executed a successful turnaround, shifting to reimbursable contracts and de-risking its project portfolio, restoring cash flow and balance sheet strength. The company is well-positioned to benefit from AI/data center growth, domestic energy investments, and U.S. infrastructure renewal, driving its backlog and future prospects. Valuation is fair, with the stock trading in line with sector peers—future returns likely to match earnings growth rather than deliver outsized gains.
Here is how Fluor (FLR) and Granite Construction (GVA) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Fluor (FLR) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
TEN, MITSY, NEXN, FLR and IFS have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on June 26, 2025.
Investors interested in stocks from the Engineering - R and D Services sector have probably already heard of Fluor (FLR) and Quanta Services (PWR). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
The Arlington, Va., subsidiary of Fluor received the additional funding in late May to do nuclear propulsion work at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, the Navy said Tuesday.