Flowserve Corporation (NYSE:FLS) is a company that produces and services industrial flow management systems. On April 30, 2026, investment firm Goldman Sachs reiterated a Neutral rating on Flowserve, suggesting investors hold their current positions. The firm also lowered its price target to $83.00 from $86.00, when the stock was trading at $73.64.
This rating follows the company's first-quarter 2026 financial results. As highlighted by Zacks, Flowserve reported adjusted earnings of $0.85 per share, which is an 18.1% year-over-year increase and beats estimates. This positive earnings report, however, is contrasted by a decrease in revenue.
The company’s total revenues for the quarter were $1.07 billion, a 6.7% decrease from the previous year and below the consensus estimate of $1.19 billion. This revenue miss likely contributes to the cautious analyst rating. The decline reflects weaker sales performance despite the company's ability to manage profits effectively.
Future revenue indicators also show some weakness. Total bookings, which represent new orders, fell 6.4% year over year to $1.15 billion. While bookings declined, the company's total backlog, or existing orders to be fulfilled, grew slightly by 1.5% to $2.95 billion, providing some future revenue visibility.
In response to its performance, Flowserve lowered its 2026 revenue growth outlook. However, the company maintains its adjusted earnings per share guidance for the year in the range of $4.00 to $4.20. The market reacted to the news with the stock price for Flowserve falling 12.59% to $73.64.
