Flowserve(FLS) - 2025 Q4 - Annual Results

Financial Performance - Fourth quarter bookings reached $1.2 billion, with aftermarket growth of 10% to over $680 million[4] - Full year bookings totaled $4.7 billion, including approximately $400 million in nuclear awards[4] - Fourth quarter adjusted operating margin improved to 16.8%, a 420 basis points increase year-over-year[4] - Full year cash from operations was $506 million, with $365 million returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases[4] - Fourth quarter reported EPS was ($0.23), while adjusted EPS was $1.11, reflecting a 58.6% increase year-over-year[4][6] - The company reported a total sales increase to $4.73 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $4.56 billion in 2024[25] - Net earnings attributable to Flowserve Corporation increased to $346.2 million in 2025, up from $282.8 million in 2024[25] - The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2025, was 29.6%, with diluted EPS reported at $2.64[26] - Adjusted earnings for the year were $476,158 thousand, with an adjusted EPS of $3.64[26] - The company reported a loss on asbestos divestiture of $140,092 thousand, impacting net earnings significantly[26] Guidance and Future Projections - The company initiated 2026 guidance with total sales growth projected at 5% to 7% and adjusted EPS between $4.00 and $4.20, representing a 13% increase from 2025[4][7] - Established 2030 financial targets include mid-single digit organic sales CAGR and approximately 20% adjusted operating margin[10] - Full year 2026 guidance assumes the acquisition will be roughly neutral to adjusted EPS, including incremental interest expense related to financing[9] Acquisitions and Investments - The acquisition of Trillium Flow Technologies' Valves Division was announced, expected to close mid-year 2026[5][9] - Acquisition-related costs associated with the MOGAS acquisition amounted to $3.3 million, affecting the financial results[18] - The company incurred $65,881 in payments for acquisitions in 2025, down from $305,924 in 2024[39] Segment Performance - Flowserve Pumps Division bookings increased to $883.6 million in Q4 2025, up from $816.4 million in Q4 2024, with sales rising to $833.0 million[20] - Flow Control Division reported sales of $391.5 million in Q4 2025, slightly up from $387.9 million in Q4 2024, with a gross profit margin of 31.5%[20] - The Flowserve Pumps Division achieved a segment operating income of $166.8 million in Q4 2025, with an operating income margin of 20.0%[20] - Flow Control Division's segment operating income rose to $64.0 million in Q4 2025, representing an operating income margin of 16.3%[20] - The Flowserve Pumps Division achieved sales of $3,235.3 million in 2025, with a gross profit margin of 35.2%, up from 32.2% in 2024[30] - The Flow Control Division reported sales of $1,504.5 million in 2025, with a gross profit margin of 29.6%, slightly down from 30.1% in 2024[30] - The Flowserve Pumps Division's segment operating income increased to $600.9 million in 2025, representing 18.6% of sales, compared to 15.2% in 2024[30] - The Flow Control Division's segment operating income was $179.7 million in 2025, with an operating income margin of 11.9%[30] Profitability and Costs - Reported gross profit for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $372.1 million, representing a gross profit margin of 31.5%[16] - For the year ended December 31, 2025, reported gross profit was $1,581,437 thousand, representing 33.4% of sales, while adjusted gross profit was $1,646,033 thousand, or 34.8% of sales[26] - The company incurred realignment charges of $11.6 million in Q4 2024, impacting overall profitability[16] - The company incurred realignment charges of $54,660 thousand in 2025, contributing to an adjusted operating income of $699,911 thousand[26] Assets and Liabilities - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $760,183 as of December 31, 2025, up from $675,441 in 2024[38] - Total assets rose to $5,708,200 in 2025, compared to $5,500,821 in 2024, reflecting a growth of approximately 3.8%[38] - Total current liabilities increased to $1,501,885 in 2025, compared to $1,468,084 in 2024[38] - Stock-based compensation increased to $38,263 in 2025, compared to $30,474 in 2024[39] Risks and Challenges - Forward-looking statements indicate potential risks including global supply chain disruptions and inflation affecting manufacturing efficiency and product costs[43] - The company is highly dependent on the energy, chemical, and power generation industries, which significantly influence sales performance[43] - The company faces risks related to international operations, including political and economic uncertainties in markets such as North Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East[43] - Flowserve's performance may be impacted by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly in hyperinflationary countries like Argentina[43] - The company acknowledges potential adverse effects from litigation, including claims related to asbestos-containing materials[43] Technology and Compliance - There is a focus on developing and integrating new technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to maintain competitive positioning[43] - The company is committed to environmental compliance and managing associated costs and liabilities[43] - The company emphasizes the importance of non-GAAP financial measures to provide clearer insights into underlying business trends, which are used in financial and operational decision-making[45] - Flowserve's financial results are reported in accordance with GAAP, but management believes non-GAAP measures offer additional useful comparisons[45]