Robert W. Baird Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Fluor (NYSE:FLR) Stock

Fluor (NYSE:FLR) had its price objective raised by equities research analysts at Robert W. Baird from $45.00 to $48.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the construction company’s stock. Robert W. Baird’s price objective would suggest a potential downside of 1.01% from the stock’s previous close.

Other equities analysts also recently issued reports about the company. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Fluor in a research note on Monday, December 29th. UBS Group decreased their price objective on shares of Fluor from $56.00 to $52.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, November 13th. Truist Financial raised their target price on shares of Fluor from $51.00 to $56.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 10th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Fluor from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 31st. Finally, DA Davidson increased their price target on shares of Fluor from $50.00 to $55.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 10th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $49.86.

Fluor Stock Performance

Shares of FLR opened at $48.49 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 1.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20. Fluor has a 52-week low of $29.20 and a 52-week high of $57.50. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $44.06 and a 200-day simple moving average of $43.75. The company has a market capitalization of $7.82 billion, a PE ratio of 2.47, a P/E/G ratio of 6.62 and a beta of 1.37.

Fluor (NYSE:FLR) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The construction company reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.34 by ($0.01). Fluor had a return on equity of 8.32% and a net margin of 21.71%.The company had revenue of $4.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.27 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.48 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 2.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts predict that Fluor will post 2.5 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Fluor

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. DLD Asset Management LP acquired a new position in Fluor in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,025,400,000. Rubric Capital Management LP acquired a new position in Fluor in the second quarter valued at $205,080,000. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Fluor by 163.1% during the fourth quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 5,167,676 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $204,795,000 after buying an additional 3,203,712 shares during the period. Sourcerock Group LLC acquired a new stake in Fluor in the 2nd quarter worth about $85,327,000. Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its holdings in Fluor by 361.6% in the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 1,507,442 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $77,289,000 after buying an additional 1,180,838 shares during the period. 88.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Fluor News

Here are the key news stories impacting Fluor this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Fluor received $1.35 billion by selling 71 million NuScale shares and launched a trading program for the remaining 40 million shares — a material liquidity event that reduces stake exposure and returns cash to the company, supporting valuation and possible capital allocation. Fluor Receives $1.35 Billion for 71 Million NuScale Shares
• Positive Sentiment: Management expressed growing confidence in capturing significant EPC awards in 2026–27 and said NuScale monetization is progressing — bullish for backlog and future revenue visibility if the market for capital spending continues to improve. Fluor Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Recent wins in nuclear and gold work signal improved project execution after prior setbacks — evidence that operations are stabilizing and could support margin recovery on future awards. Fluor’s Nuclear And Gold Wins Test Execution After Recent Losses
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary (Zacks) highlights FLR’s recent momentum and valuation as a “bargain,” which can attract value and momentum investors if sentiment improves. Despite Fast-paced Momentum, Fluor (FLR) Is Still a Bargain Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Full Q4 earnings call transcripts and slide deck published — useful for investors digging into guidance, backlog details and segment performance. Fluor Corporation (FLR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Opinion pieces weigh whether recent infrastructure optimism makes FLR a buy now — these drive retail interest but are not new fundamental catalysts. Is It Too Late To Consider Fluor (FLR) After Recent Infrastructure Optimism?
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 results missed estimates: $0.33 EPS vs. $0.34 expected and revenue ~$4.17B vs. $4.27B expected; revenue was down ~2% YoY and EPS is materially below last year’s $0.48 — the miss triggered an immediate share sell-off. Fluor Q4 Earnings Summary Fluor drops almost 5% after Q4 earnings come in below forecasts
• Negative Sentiment: TipRanks flagged heightened risk from Fluor’s heavy reliance on U.S. federal contracts — concentration risk could pressure revenue stability and regulatory/reputational exposure if federal spending or procurement dynamics shift. Fluor’s Federal Contract Dependence Poses Risks

Fluor Company Profile

Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) is a global engineering and construction firm that provides integrated solutions across the energy, chemicals, mining, clean energy, infrastructure and government services markets. The company’s core offerings include engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, maintenance and project management services, with capabilities spanning feasibility studies, detailed design and turnkey delivery. Fluor’s diversified portfolio encompasses conventional oil and gas facilities, liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants, petrochemical facilities, power generation projects, transportation infrastructure and federal government programs.

Founded in 1912 by John Simon Fluor as the Fluor Construction Company in Pomona, California, the firm has grown into an industry leader headquartered in Irving, Texas.