Strong Bookings and Margin Expansion
Bookings for Q4 2024 were nearly $1.2 billion, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.0 times. Adjusted gross margins expanded by 300 basis points to 32.8%, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of year-over-year margin expansion. The company also delivered an adjusted operating margin of 12.6%.
Significant Cash Flow Generation
Flowserve generated $197 million in operating cash flow for Q4 and $425 million for the full year, with a free cash flow conversion ratio of 99%, the highest in more than a decade.
Aftermarket and Nuclear Power Growth
Aftermarket bookings exceeded $600 million for the third consecutive quarter. Nuclear awards for the quarter totaled over $110 million, marking the second consecutive quarter of nuclear bookings greater than $100 million.
3D Strategy and Diversification Success
The company's 3D strategy drove a 36% growth in diversified and decarbonization bookings, with significant progress in nuclear and new energy markets.