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Countdown to Flowserve (FLS) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS

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Wall Street analysts expect Flowserve (FLS - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $0.63 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 21.2%. Revenues are expected to be $1.12 billion, up 3.9% from the year-ago quarter.

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.

Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.

Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific Flowserve metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Sales- FPD' will likely reach $797.94 million. The estimate points to a change of +4.3% from the year-ago quarter.

Analysts forecast 'Sales- FCD' to reach $324.74 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +2.2%.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Adjusted Operating Income- FCD' will reach $42.36 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $36.10 million.

The consensus estimate for 'Adjusted Operating Income- FPD' stands at $116.66 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $98 million.

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