Fluor Reports Significant Net Loss and Negative Cash Flow for 2025 Amidst Project Charges; Boosts Share Buyback Program

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Fluor Corporation reported a net loss of $51 million and negative operating cash flow of $387 million for fiscal year 2025, primarily driven by a $643 million revenue reversal from the Santos project and cost overruns on infrastructure projects. Despite these operational challenges, the company announced a significant expansion of its share repurchase program and successfully monetized its remaining NuScale stake, enhancing liquidity.

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• Full-Year 2025 Financial Performance

  Reported a net loss of $51 million and negative operating cash flow of $387 million for fiscal year 2025, a substantial decline from the prior year's profit and positive cash flow.

• Major Project Charge

  Recognized a $643 million revenue reversal due to a judgment on the long-completed Santos project in Australia, significantly impacting Energy Solutions segment profit.

• Share Repurchase Program Expansion

  The Board approved a 30 million share expansion to the existing repurchase program, targeting approximately $1.4 billion in share repurchases in 2026, including $500 million in Q1. The company repurchased $754 million in 2025.

• NuScale Investment Monetization

  Completed the sale of 71 million NuScale shares on February 13, 2026, generating $1.35 billion in proceeds, with plans to sell the remaining 40 million shares by Q2 2026. This follows a $605 million sale in 2025.

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Fluor's 2025 annual report reveals a challenging year marked by a significant net loss and negative operating cash flow, primarily due to a substantial $643 million revenue reversal from the Santos project judgment and cost overruns on infrastructure projects. This operational underperformance is a key concern for investors. However, the company is actively managing its capital structure, as evidenced by the successful monetization of its NuScale investment, which has significantly boosted liquidity with $1.35 billion in proceeds received in February 2026, following a $605 million sale in 2025. Furthermore, the aggressive expansion of the share repurchase program, targeting $1.4 billion in 2026, signals strong management confidence and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders, which could provide a floor for the stock. Investors should monitor the impact of ongoing litigation and the company's ability to improve operational profitability and new award generation in its core segments, especially given the decline in total new awards and backlog. The effective internal controls are a positive, but the financial results indicate significant business challenges.