FLSmidth Closes Sale of Air Pollution Control Business, Realizing Small Net Gain
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: Globenewswire
- Transaction Completion: FLSmidth successfully closed the sale of its Air Pollution Control business to UK-based Rubicon Partners on December 30, 2025, marking a significant step in the company's strategic restructuring efforts.
- Financial Impact: The divestment is expected to yield a small net gain for FLSmidth, which will be recognized under discontinued operations in Q4 2025, although the overall financial guidance remains unchanged.
- Strategic Focus: By divesting the APC business, FLSmidth aims to concentrate on its core mining technology and services, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact, aligning with its MissionZero sustainability goal of achieving zero emissions by 2030.
- Market Response: While the transaction does not significantly alter the company's financial outlook, it demonstrates FLSmidth's commitment to optimizing its asset portfolio and enhancing its competitive position in the market.
Analyst Views on FLS
Wall Street analysts forecast FLS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FLS is 76.88 USD with a low forecast of 60.00 USD and a high forecast of 84.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
10 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 70.160
Low
60.00
Averages
76.88
High
84.00
Current: 70.160
Low
60.00
Averages
76.88
High
84.00
About FLS
Flowserve Corporation is a provider of fluid motion and control products and services. The Company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves as well as a range of related flow management services. Its Flowserve Pumps Division segment designs, manufactures, pretests, distributes and services highly custom-engineered pumps, pre-configured industrial pumps, pump systems, mechanical seals and auxiliary systems (original equipment) and related services. Its products and services are used by companies that operate in the energy, power generation, chemical, and general industries. Its Flowserve Pumps Division segment designs, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of engineered-to-order and configured-to-order isolation valves, control valves, valve automation products and related equipment. Its products are used to control, direct and manage the flow of liquids, gases and multiphase fluids. It also provides aftermarket products and services for industrial gas turbines.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
