Earnings analysis · 10-Q
FLR earnings analysis
Filed May 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
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Fluor Corporation reported a total revenue of $3.663 billion for the first quarter of 2026, representing a 7.99% decline compared to $3.982 billion in the same quarter of the prior year. The company experienced a net…
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Fluor Corporation reported a total revenue of $3.663 billion for the first quarter of 2026, representing a 7.99% decline compared to $3.982 billion in the same quarter of the prior year. The company experienced a net earnings attributable to Fluor of $160 million, recovering from a net loss of $241 million in the previous year's quarter despite decreasing margins across segments, notably in Urban and Mission Solutions.
From revenue to operating profit
Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.
Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $0.93
- Segment
- Urban Solutions
- Segment
- Energy Solutions
- Segment
- Mission Solutions
What stood out
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Revenue Resilience in Urban Solutions
Urban Solutions segment revenue rose to $2.437 billion, an increase from $2.157 billion in Q1 2025, reflecting a strong ramp-up on life sciences and mining projects.
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Operating Cash Flow Improvement
Operating cash flow improved to $110 million, recovering significantly from a negative $286 million in Q1 2025, attributed to reduced working capital.
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Cash Position Strengthened
Cash and cash equivalents increased to $3.187 billion from $2.433 billion year-over-year, bolstered by $2.43 billion in proceeds from NuScale shares sales.
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Equity Method Earnings Recovery
Equity method earnings turned positive to $51 million compared to a loss of $393 million in the prior year, driven by better performance from joint ventures.
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Positive Segment Profit in Energy Solutions
Energy Solutions segment profit increased to $74 million with a margin of 10.5%, up from $47 million and 3.9% in the same quarter last year.
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Stable Backlog
Total backlog increased slightly to $25.731 billion from $25.536 billion in December 2025, with a significant portion from Urban Solutions.
What to watch
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Decline in Mission Solutions Revenue
Mission Solutions segment revenue fell to $523 million, down from $597 million in Q1 2025, impacted by contract completions and lower emergency service volumes.
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Increased General & Administrative Costs
G&A expenses rose significantly to $61 million from $36 million in Q1 2025, driven primarily by higher stock-based compensation expenses.
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Legal Cost Uncertainty
Costs associated with a $96 million charge from a court ruling on a previous DOE project negatively impacted Mission Solutions profitability.
Management's outlook
Management acknowledged a strong pipeline of opportunities, particularly in energy and commodities, with a softer projection for Mission Solutions.
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