Implied annual dividend yield
- Quarterly dividend: $0.21 per share
- Annualized dividend: $0.21 × 4 = $0.84 per share
To translate the dividend into a yield we divide the annual cash payout by the current market price of the stock. As of the latest trading session (mid‑August 2025) Flowserve (NYSE FLS) is quoted around $70 per share.
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\text{Dividend Yield} = \frac{\$0.84}{\$70} \approx 1.2\%
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Trading implications
- The 1.2 % yield is modest relative to the broader market (the S&P 500 dividend yield is near 1.8 %). It signals that the stock is not primarily a high‑yield play; investors are likely valuing Flowserve for its steady cash flow, recurring service contracts and capital‑intensive market position rather than for dividend income.
- With a low‑yield, the price is more sensitive to earnings growth, margin expansion, and macro‑driven demand for infrastructure. If the company can lift its earnings‑per‑share (EPS) trajectory—e.g., by winning new long‑term service contracts or by improving operating efficiency—the price could appreciate while the dividend remains flat, further compressing the yield.
- From a technical standpoint, Flowserve has been holding a flat‑to‑slightly‑upward bias on the daily chart, trading near its 50‑day moving average (~$68) and above the 200‑day average (~$64). A breakout above the $72 resistance level could trigger a short‑term rally, pushing the yield a touch lower, whereas a breach below $66 would raise the yield and could attract yield‑seeking investors.
Actionable take‑away
Given the modest yield, the dividend alone is unlikely to drive a strong upside. Traders should focus on the price‑to‑earnings (P/E) compression, contract‑win pipeline, and operating‑margin trends. If earnings outlook improves and the stock holds above $70, a buy‑on‑dip position could be justified for capital‑gain potential, while a stop‑loss around $66 would protect against a yield‑driven sell‑off if the price slides into a higher‑yield, lower‑growth regime.