Fluor’s Legal Setback Drives 0.53% Drop as $0.25B Volume Ranks 409th

On August 11, 2025, Fluor (FLR) fell 0.53% with a trading volume of $0.25 billion, ranking 409th in market activity. The stock’s decline followed a court ruling requiring the company to pay $450 million to Santos over a legal dispute related to the Gladstone LNG project in Queensland, Australia. Fluor acknowledged the Supreme Court of Queensland’s decision, which largely accepted referee recommendations despite the firm’s objections. The final judgment is expected later this year.

The ruling introduces significant financial exposure for Fluor, potentially impacting its cash flow and project margins. The company’s recent Q2 results also highlighted challenges, including a 27% drop in stock price after earnings and revised 2025 guidance due to lower growth expectations. Management attributed this to heightened client caution amid trade policy uncertainties and cost pressures. Meanwhile, Fluor’s joint venture secured a FEED contract for the LNG Canada phase two expansion, signaling ongoing project momentum despite broader headwinds.

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