FLS

Flowserve (FLS), a manufacturer of pumps and valves for oil and gas industries, has a strong track record of beating earnings estimates in recent quarters, with an average beat of 7.06%. The company has a positive Earnings ESP of +0.34% combined with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting a potential earnings beat in its next report expected on October 28, 2026. Historically, stocks with this combination beat consensus estimates nearly 70% of the time.

Flowserve is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $0.98 per share (up 8.9% YoY) with revenues of $1.24 billion (up 5.3% YoY) on October 28. However, recent analyst estimate revisions have turned slightly bearish, resulting in a negative Earnings ESP of -0.68%, making an earnings beat unlikely despite the company's strong historical track record of beating estimates.

The global API 6D ball valve market is valued at USD 1.20 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.61 billion by 2031, growing at a 5% CAGR. Growth is driven by investments in oil and gas transmission infrastructure, LNG capacity, and pipeline networks.

North America leads with 34% market share, followed by Asia Pacific at 27%. The market includes major players like Flowserve, Emerson Electric, and SLB/Cameron.