Flowserve Q1 2026 revenue dips, EPS rises
Flowserve Corporation reported mixed first quarter 2026 results, with sales of $1,068.3 million, down 6.7% from Q1 2025, but earnings improving.
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Flowserve Corporation reported mixed first quarter 2026 results, with sales of $1,068.3 million, down 6.7% from Q1 2025, but earnings improving. Basic and diluted EPS rose to $0.64 from $0.56, and adjusted EPS increased to $0.85 from $0.72, reflecting higher margins and cost actions.
Reported operating margin was 11.2% versus 11.5% a year ago, while adjusted operating margin strengthened to 15.1% from 12.8%. Backlog edged up to $2,945.9 million. The company now expects 2026 total sales growth of 3% to 6%, down from 5% to 7%, but reaffirmed adjusted EPS guidance of $4.00 to $4.20.
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Sales softened but margins, EPS and backlog improved, with EPS guidance reaffirmed.
Flowserve delivered lower Q1 2026 revenue of $1,068.3M, a 6.7% decline, mainly from weaker bookings and sales, especially in Original Equipment. Despite this, EPS rose to $0.64 and adjusted EPS to $0.85, helped by cost discipline and pricing.
Adjusted operating margin expanded to 15.1% from 12.8%, and backlog increased slightly to $2,945.9M, supporting future revenue. Management trimmed 2026 total sales growth guidance to 3–6% but maintained adjusted EPS at $4.00–$4.20, assuming the Trillium valves acquisition closes mid-year and is roughly neutral to 2026 adjusted EPS.
Segment data show margin gains in both the Pumps and Flow Control divisions, particularly strong adjusted gross and operating margin expansion in Flow Control. Cash from operations remained negative at $(43.1)M, though modestly better than the prior-year $(49.9)M, indicating working capital remains an area of focus.
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For 2026, Flowserve guides to total sales growth of 3%–6% (reduced from 5%–7%) and reaffirms adjusted EPS of $4.00–$4.20, assuming the Trillium Flow Technologies’ Valves Division acquisition closes mid-year and is roughly neutral to adjusted EPS.
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