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Flowserve Corp (FLS) is not a strong buy at the moment for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy. While the company has positive catalysts such as strong analyst ratings, margin expansion, and strategic acquisitions, the recent financial performance, overbought technical indicators, and insider selling suggest caution. Holding the stock or waiting for a better entry point is advisable.
The stock is currently in an overbought zone with an RSI of 88.313, indicating potential short-term price correction. The MACD is positive but contracting, and moving averages are bullish (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200). Key resistance levels are at 87.665 and 90.553, with support at 78.313 and 75.425.
Analysts have raised price targets significantly, with most maintaining Buy or Outperform ratings.
The company reported 12 consecutive quarters of margin expansion and announced a strategic acquisition to diversify its market exposure.
Hedge funds are increasing their positions, with a 262.44% rise in buying activity last quarter.
Insiders are selling heavily, with a 257.18% increase in selling activity over the last month.
Financial performance in Q4 2025 shows a net income loss of -$28.99M and a significant EPS drop of -138.98% YoY.
The stock is overbought, suggesting limited short-term upside potential.
In Q4 2025, revenue increased by 3.54% YoY to $1.22B, and gross margin improved to 35.93%. However, net income dropped to -$28.99M (-137.39% YoY), and EPS fell to -$0.23 (-138.98% YoY), reflecting poor profitability.
Analysts are bullish on Flowserve, with multiple firms raising price targets to the $90-$98 range and maintaining Buy or Outperform ratings. Analysts highlight strong Q4 performance, robust guidance, and strategic acquisitions as key positives.
