Flowserve: The Unconventional Energy Play That Pays Off
Flowserve (FLS) has more than doubled its stock price over the past five years, outperforming the S&P 500 despite being removed from the index. The company is expected to achieve record-high margins in the current fiscal year, supported by disciplined bolt-on acquisitions and strong operational execution. While growth remains robust, investors should anticipate moderated returns as the stock no longer trades at a significant discount. The article presents Flowserve as an unconventional but rewarding energy sector investment.
- ▪Flowserve's stock has more than doubled over the past five years, surpassing the performance of the S&P 500.
- ▪The company is projected to reach record-high profit margins in the current fiscal year.
- ▪Management continues to pursue bolt-on acquisitions as a key growth strategy.
- ▪Flowserve was removed from the S&P 500 a few years ago, reducing its visibility among mainstream investors.
- ▪The stock is no longer considered deeply undervalued, suggesting more moderate returns ahead.
Full article excerpt tap to expand
{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://seekingalpha.com/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Stock Ideas","item":"https://seekingalpha.com/stock-ideas"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Long Ideas","item":"https://seekingalpha.com/stock-ideas/long-ideas"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Industrial ","item":"https://seekingalpha.com/stock-ideas/industrial-goods"}]}{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://seekingalpha.com/article/4894875-flowserve-stock-unconventional-energy-play-that-pays-off"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Vladimir Dimitrov","url":"https://seekingalpha.com/author/vladimir-dimitrov-cfa"},"publisher":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Organization","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"244 5th Ave","addressLocality":"New York","addressRegion":"NY","postalCode":"10001","addressCountry":"US"},"alternateName":["SeekingAlpha","SA"],"brand":[{"@type":"Brand","name":"Seeking Alpha Premium","url":"https://seekingalpha.com/subscriptions/premium"},{"@type":"Brand","name":"Seeking Alpha PRO","url":"https://seekingalpha.com/subscriptions"},{"@type":"Brand","name":"Alpha Picks","url":"https://seekingalpha.com/alpha-picks/subscribe"},{"@type":"Brand","name":"Investing Groups by Seeking Alpha","url":"https://seekingalpha.com/marketplace/directory"}],"contactPoint":{"@type":"ContactPoint","telephone":"+1-347-509-6837","email":"[email protected]"},"description":"Founded in 2004, Seeking Alpha is an industry-leading financial research platform powered by one of the world's largest investing communities. We bridge the gap between financial information and actionable insight by providing unrivaled coverage on all asset classes and access to best-in-class tools. From in-depth analysis on thousands of stocks to timely investment ideas and market-beating Quant ratings*, Seeking Alpha is an essential resource for millions of investors globally.","email":"[email protected]","image":"https://seekingalpha.com/samw/static/images/OrganizationLogo.b472cbb2d.png","foundingDate":"2004","legalName":"Seeking Alpha","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","height":60,"url":"https://seekingalpha.com/samw/static/images/PublisherLogo.1bcd2753c.png","width":360},"name":"Seeking Alpha","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/Seekingalpha","https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZGkLwawKeG5C0Dt9FS-lQ","https://www.linkedin.com/company/seeking-alpha/","https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3477676","https://www.instagram.com/seekingalpha/","https://x.com/SeekingAlpha","https://www.tiktok.com/@seekingalphaofficial","https://open.spotify.com/show/05uLjJxkVgQsRk8LWLCLpx","https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wall-street-breakfast/id1358381502"],"slogan":"Inform. Empower. Invest.","telephone":"+1-347-509-6837","url":"https://seekingalpha.com"},"datePublished":"2026-04-28T09:54:12.000Z","dateModified":"2026-04-28T09:55:28.000Z","description":"Flowserve's stock has more than doubled over the past 5-year period, thus outperforming the S&P 500. Find out why FLS stock is a Buy.","headline":"Flowserve: The Unconventional Energy Play That Pays Off","about":[{"@type":"Corporation","name":"Flowserve Corporation","tickerSymbol":"NYSE…
This excerpt is published under fair use for community discussion. Read the full article at Seeking Alpha.