Flowserve Stock Slumps to 364th in Market Activity as Q2 Earnings Reveal EPS Beat vs. 3.25% Revenue Miss

On July 30, 2025, Flowserve (FLS) closed with a 0.36% decline, trading at $56.20 per share. The stock’s trading volume dropped by 62.55% to $0.34 billion, placing it at the 364th position in market activity. This performance followed the company’s Q2 2025 earnings report, which revealed mixed outcomes despite strategic advancements.

Flowserve exceeded adjusted EPS expectations by 16.67%, reporting $0.91 per share compared to the forecasted $0.78. However, revenue fell short of the $1.23 billion target, coming in at $1.19 billion—a 3.25% miss. The company highlighted a 210 basis point expansion in adjusted operating margins and a 260 basis point increase in adjusted gross margins, signaling improved operational efficiency. These gains were driven by cost management and the Flowserve Business System, which has been implemented across operations.

Despite the EPS beat, the stock price dipped slightly post-earnings, reflecting investor caution over the revenue shortfall. The company attributed the revenue miss to delayed project approvals in energy and chemical sectors, exacerbated by macroeconomic uncertainties and tariff fluctuations. Flowserve reaffirmed its full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $3.25–$3.40, representing a 25% increase at the midpoint. Strategic initiatives, including partnerships with Honeywell and advancements in nuclear technology, are expected to drive future growth. Management emphasized confidence in capital allocation and long-term shareholder returns, supported by a 19-year consecutive dividend payment streak.

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