Fluor(US:FLR) Prnewswire·2025-10-23 17:05Core Viewpoint - Fluor Corporation is facing a class action lawsuit due to alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with claims that the company and its executives made misleading statements regarding project costs and financial guidance during the class period from February 18, 2025, to July 31, 2025 [1][4]. Company Overview - Fluor Corporation provides engineering, procurement, construction, fabrication, modularization, and project management services, with notable infrastructure projects including the Gordie Howe International Bridge and various highways in Texas [3]. Allegations of the Lawsuit - The lawsuit alleges that Fluor failed to disclose increasing costs related to key infrastructure projects due to subcontractor design errors, price increases, and scheduling delays [4]. - It is claimed that these issues, along with reduced capital spending from customers and economic uncertainty, negatively impacted Fluor's business and financial results [4]. - The lawsuit also states that Fluor's financial guidance for fiscal year 2025 was deemed unreliable and that the effectiveness of its risk mitigation strategies was overstated [4]. Financial Performance - On August 1, 2025, Fluor reported second quarter 2025 non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.43, missing consensus estimates by $0.13, and revenue of $3.98 billion, which represented a 5.9% year-over-year decline and missed estimates by $570 million [5]. - Following the disappointing financial results, Fluor's stock price fell by more than 27% [5]. Lead Plaintiff Process - The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 allows any investor who purchased Fluor securities during the class period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit [6]. - The lead plaintiff will represent the interests of all class members and can select a law firm of their choice for litigation [6].