Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bookings for Q4 2025 were $1.2 billion, growing approximately 3% year-over-year, with aftermarket bookings increasing 10% to $682 million [3][4] - Total revenues grew 4% year-over-year to $1.2 billion, with organic sales growth of roughly 1% and a 240 basis point benefit from foreign currency translation [7] - Adjusted gross margin reached 36%, a 320 basis point improvement versus last year, marking the 12th consecutive quarter of year-over-year margin expansion [8] - Adjusted EPS was $1.11, reflecting a 59% increase compared to the prior year [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - FPD (Flowserve Pump Division) bookings grew 8%, with aftermarket growth of 12%, while original equipment bookings were up a modest 1% [9] - FCD (Flowserve Control Division) saw adjusted gross margin expand 220 basis points to 34%, and adjusted operating margin increased 440 basis points to 19.7% [10] - FCD bookings declined due to headwinds from project delays, with aftermarket bookings remaining roughly flat year-over-year [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The energy end-market showed robust maintenance activities, while the chemical sector represented the lowest growth end-market [19] - The general industries end-market benefited from sustained industrial expansion, particularly in mining, pharmaceuticals, and water, especially in North America and the Middle East [19] - The company anticipates mid-single-digit growth in bookings for 2026, assuming a generally consistent macroeconomic environment [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on advancing its 3D Strategy to drive growth and leverage the Flowserve Business System for operational excellence [3][5] - Strategic acquisitions, including the recent agreement to acquire Trillium Valves, are aimed at enhancing the valve and actuation portfolio and expanding market reach in nuclear and traditional power sectors [18][21] - The company aims to maintain a disciplined approach to capital allocation, focusing on growth-enhancing opportunities while returning cash to shareholders [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strategic areas of focus to drive growth and deliver increasing shareholder value for years to come [5] - The company has built a more resilient supply chain, enabling quick responses to market shifts and macroeconomic changes [15] - Management highlighted the potential for nuclear energy to become an increasingly integral component of the business, with expectations for accelerated bookings growth [21][22] Other Important Information - The company returned $84 million in cash to shareholders in Q4 2025, including $57 million in share repurchases [11] - The balance sheet remains healthy, with net leverage of 1x, providing flexibility for capital allocation towards strategic growth opportunities [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Organic revenue growth was light this quarter; can you provide context? - Management noted that about 50 basis points of revenue headwinds were due to delays in engineered projects, which are expected to resolve in the first half of 2026 [35][37] Question: What is the opportunity in Venezuela? - Management indicated that while Venezuela was once a significant market, they are prepared to support operations if investment resumes, but it is not included in the 2026 numbers [40][41] Question: Confidence in mid-single-digit order progression? - Management expressed confidence in mid-single-digit growth, driven by strong aftermarket performance and positive trends in the power end-market [45][48] Question: What are the implications of a shift towards gas turbines instead of nuclear? - Management believes nuclear will progress and emphasized their readiness to support traditional power growth if necessary [76][77] Question: How is the integration of MOGAS progressing? - Management reported successful integration of MOGAS, with significant margin improvements and a healthy project funnel for 2026 [84][86]