Flowserve Corporation FLS

Middle East energy routes are being redrawn as a proposed $10b US-Arab fund targets pipelines and infrastructure that could reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz and support steadier export flows while Brent trades near $100 and US diesel hits record levels. That mix of new capital and stressed supply routes is where investors often get rewarded or burned. This article unpacks three stocks exposed to these headlines and how this shifting setup might matter for your portfolio decisions. The...

Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article. While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 45-2026FLSmidth & Co. A/S21 September 2026Copenhagen, Denmark On 18 May 2026, FLSmidth & Co. A/S (“FLSmidth”) initiated a share buy-back programme of up to DKK 1.0 billion (ref. Company Announcement no. 26-2025). Under the share buy-back programme, FLSmidth may repurchase shares up to a maximum amount of DKK 1.0 billion, and no more than 2,300,000 shares, corresponding to approximately 4.0 percent of the share capital of the company. The share buy-back programme will be

The global centrifugal pump market is projected to grow from USD 43.29 billion in 2025 to USD 58.94 billion by 2030, registering a 6.4% CAGR. Growth is driven by expanding power generation, wastewater treatment, desalination, and demand for energy-efficient pumping solutions. Overhung impeller pumps will lead by type, while water and wastewater will remain the largest end-user segment. Asia Pacific leads regional growth, followed by North America. Key players include Xylem, Grundfos, Flowserve,

DALLAS, September 14, 2026--Flowserve Corporation (NYSE:FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced today that Brian Ezzell, Flowserve’s current Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Treasurer, and Investor Relations, has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1, 2026. He succeeds Amy Schwetz who is departing Flowserve for a leadership position at another company. Ms. Sch

Stocks that outperform the market usually share key traits such as rising sales, expanding margins, and increasing returns on capital. The select few that can do all three for many years are often the ones that make you life-changing money.

Gabelli Investment Management Firm recently released its “Equity Income Fund” second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund highlighted a strong rebound in U.S. equities, during the second quarter of 2026, with its Class I shares gaining 6.76%, compared with a 9.70% return for the Lipper Equity Income […]

PRESS RELEASEFLSmidth & Co. A/S3 September 2026Copenhagen, Denmark FLSmidth & Co. A/S (FLSmidth) today announces its intention to establish a fourth business line, effective 1 January 2027. Alanas Kraujalis, currently interim President, Service Business Line, will be appointed President of the new Crushing, Sizing & Screening (CSS) Business Line from 1 January 2027. As previously communicated, Petri Virrankoski will join FLSmidth during 2027 to assume the role of President, Service Business Line

PRESS RELEASEFLSmidth & Co. A/S2 September 2026Copenhagen, Denmark FLSmidth (FLS) today announces that it has signed a lifecycle agreement with Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited (LMEL), one of the leading iron ore mining and metals processing companies in India. The order value has not been disclosed. The agreement, which covers the full FLS equipment flowsheet across LMEL’s mining operations, marks a significant step in FLS' ambition to deepen long-term customer partnerships across the Indian su

Flowserve stock has delivered strong five year returns, yet current checks suggest the market price may still sit below what the company’s cash flows could justify. The key issue for investors is how to weigh that past share price performance against valuation signals that point to potential upside. Flowserve has returned 130.4% over the past 5 years, which puts extra focus on whether recent gains have already reflected its long term earnings power. A solid order driven business with...

Flowserve dividend affirmation and fresh investor interest Flowserve (FLS) has affirmed a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share, with payment scheduled for October 9, 2026. MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy has also recently disclosed a new position in the stock. Flowserve’s share price has eased in the very short term, with a 1-day share price return of 1.54% and a 7-day share price return of 1.70%. The stock still shows a 30-day share price return of 4.08% and an 11.79% year to date...

MD Sass, a boutique asset management firm, published its second-quarter investor update for its flagship, the “MD Sass Concentrated Value Strategy.” The letter can be downloaded here. In the first half of 2026, AI infrastructure stocks led the market, with the Russell 1000 Value increasing by 16.3%, outpacing the S&P 500 (10.2%) and Russell 1000 […]

The Europe pump market was valued at USD 17.50 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 22.53 billion by 2031, growing at a 4.30% CAGR. Electrical pumps lead with a 62% share, while centrifugal pumps dominate by product and single-stage pumps are projected to grow fastest. Industrial applications, led by oil & gas, account for the largest demand. Germany holds around 17% of the market. Growth is driven by smart pumps, IoT integration, VFD adoption, water infrastructure upgrades and wastewate