Flowserve Corp (FLS) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Flowserve Corp (FLS) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, FLS is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
Flowserve Corp is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $8.96B. It ranks number 5 by market capitalization among the 7 Pumps & Pumping Equipment issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For FLS, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 43.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 27.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.1%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How FLS ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Flowserve Corp (FLS) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Pumps & Pumping Equipment peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | FLS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $8.96B | 5/7 |
| P/E Ratio | 25.28x | 6/6 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.97x | 5/7 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% | 4/6 |
| EPS | $2.79 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $17.78 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $0.00 | – |
| FCF/Share | $3.24 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | FLS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 16.4% | 2/7 |
| ROA | 5.9% | 4/7 |
| ROIC | 8.1% | 5/7 |
| Tax Rate | 29.8% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | FLS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.15x | 4/7 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.58x | 4/7 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.77x | 2/7 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.80x | 2/7 |
| Interest Coverage | 5.9x | 4/7 |
| Working Capital | $1.67B | 1/7 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | FLS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $488M | 5/7 |
| Free Cash Flow | $411M | 5/7 |
| Capital Spending | -$76M | 5/7 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 1.6% | 5/7 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 3.1% | 6/7 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | FLS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.00x | 7/7 |
| Receivables Turnover | 0.0x | 7/7 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.7x | 4/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 0.0x | 7/7 |
| Days Inventory | 99 days | 4/7 |
| Payables Period | 65 days | 3/6 |
Income Statement
| Metric | FLS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | 7/7 |
| Operating Income | $392M | 5/7 |
| Net Income | $371M | 5/7 |
| SG&A Expense | $1.08B | 2/7 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $3.06B | 3/7 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | FLS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.86 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 30.8% | 6/6 |
| Shares Outstanding | 127M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 27.3% | 1/6 |
| EPS Growth | 26.2% | 1/5 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $3.12B | 49.4% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $731M | 11.6% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.06B | 16.7% of assets |
| Inventory | $833M | 13.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $3.99B | 63.2% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $906M | 14.3% of assets |
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Flowserve Corp (FLS) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Flowserve Corp (Pumps & Pumping Equipment): 7 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Flowserve Corp (FLS) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Flowserve Corp (FLS) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, FLS is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Flowserve Corp stock predictions?
For FLS, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 43.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 27.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Flowserve Corp forecasts updated?
Flowserve Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Flowserve Corp's industry peers?
7 issuers in our coverage, FLS included, share the SEC industry code Pumps & Pumping Equipment. The largest are: Xylem Inc. (XYL), Itt Inc. (ITT), Idex Corp /De/ (IEX), Graco Inc (GGG), Gorman Rupp Co (GRC), Ampco Pittsburgh Corp (AP).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.