Fluor Corporation — Cyborg Score 6/10

Solid
Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) / Energy Services

Strategic Profile

Fluor's competitive edge derives from a diversified portfolio across Urban Solutions, Mission Solutions, and Energy Solutions, and it is the only EPC contractor with real project experience on NuScale Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), which is a huge advantage as nuclear energy gains traction globally. The company is strategically transitioning toward high-growth reimbursable work in life sciences, mining, and critical infrastructure while managing legacy project risks.

Cyborg Score Rationale

Q3 2025 results showed adjusted EBITDA of $161M (+29% y/y) and adjusted EPS of $0.68 (+33% y/y), though a $653M Santos project charge and $401M NuScale mark-to-market reduction created a GAAP net loss of $697M. The firm's total backlog remains robust at around $28.2 billion, with 82% of that being reimbursable, which provides solid revenue visibility for the coming years. However, legacy project volatility and integration risks temper the upside potential.

Top Insights

  • Company raised 2025 adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS guidance and expects full monetization of remaining NuScale shares by end of Q2 2026; Fluor and NuScale agreed to convert Fluor's remaining Class B units into NuScale Class A shares with structured monetization.
  • Fluor was awarded a multi-year contract by Centrus Energy to serve as engineering, procurement and construction partner to expand low-enriched uranium (LEU) and high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) enrichment facility in Piketon, Ohio.
  • Urban Solutions is capitalizing on life sciences and mining, Mission Solutions benefits from stable government contracts, and Energy Solutions is shifting toward LNG and nuclear projects.
  • The planned monetization of their stake in NuScale Power is expected to unlock value, which the company plans to return to shareholders through an $800 million share repurchase program through February 2026.

Named Competitors

  • TechnipFMC — Integrated EPC and subsea services
  • Wood Group — Engineering, procurement and construction services
  • Jacobs Engineering — Engineering, construction and design services
  • Chiyoda — International EPC and plant engineering

Recent Developments

  • (February 2026) Fluor awarded multi-year contract to serve as EPC partner for uranium enrichment expansion in Ohio
  • (November 2025) Q3 2025 results: adjusted EBITDA +29% y/y and raised full-year guidance despite $653M Santos project charge
  • (October 2025) Fluor and NuScale agreed to structured monetization of remaining equity stake with completion targeted for Q2 2026
  • (November 2025) Awarded FEED contract for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub engineering in England

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