FLS benefits from strong bookings, strategic acquisitions and shareholder returns, but weak organic sales and rising debt remain concerns for investors.
Here is how Flowserve (FLS) and W.W. Grainger (GWW) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Flowserve (FLS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Flowserve NYSE: FLS reported second-quarter 2026 bookings growth of 26% year over year to $1.35 billion, supported by record aftermarket orders, large engineered projects and demand in power and nuclear markets. Adjusted earnings per share rose 4% to $0.95, while the company modestly lowered its full-year organic sales outlook because of continuing disruption in the Middle East.
FLS beats Q2 earnings estimates as margin expansion and record aftermarket bookings offset lower sales, while raising the low end of its 2026 EPS outlook.
The headline numbers for Flowserve (FLS) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Flowserve (FLS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.95 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.86 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.91 per share a year ago.
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Flowserve (FLS) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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Flowserve Corporation (FLS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
FLS posts Q1 earnings beat but revenues and bookings decline and 2026 outlook is lowered, signaling mixed performance across segments and softer growth.