Flowserve shares fell 15% after first quarter results, as investors reacted to a sharp deceleration in bookings — down 6% year-over-year — driven by disruptions in the Middle East and a softer start in original equipment orders. While management maintained full-year EPS guidance, the weak top-line growth and booking trends overshadowed margin expansion.
- First quarter bookings came in at $1.15 billion, a 6% decline from the prior year, with original equipment demand negatively impacted by project delays and Middle East disruptions; without an estimated $50 million headwind in the region, bookings were roughly in line with internal expectations.
- Aftermarket bookings totaled $680 million, down modestly versus a particularly strong prior year, but marked the eighth consecutive quarter above $600 million.
- Adjusted operating margins expanded by 230 basis points and adjusted EPS increased 18%, aided by one-time factors such as tariffs and other unanticipated items.
- Middle East unrest led to logistics shutdowns and customer delays, affecting both sales and earnings in the quarter, though operations are slowly recovering under a temporary ceasefire.
- Flowserve reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook of $4.00–$4.20; management flagged ongoing geopolitical risks but pointed to an expanded project funnel and visibility for mid-single-digit bookings growth for the year.
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