DME Capital Increases Fluor Stake by 44%, Buys 1.69 Million Shares
In Q3, DME Capital acquired 1,694,100 additional Fluor shares, a 44.3% increase that raised its total holding to 5,513,680 shares worth approximately $36.13 million. Fluor now represents 9.13% of DME’s AUM, making it the fund’s second-largest portfolio position.
1. DME Capital Bolsters Fluor Position
In the third quarter of 2025, DME Capital Management added 1,694,100 shares of Fluor to its portfolio, raising its total holding to 5,513,680 shares. This represents a 44.3% increase in the fund’s position and reflects an additional investment of approximately $36.13 million. The transaction was disclosed in a November 14 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
2. Fluor Becomes a Top Fund Holding
Following this acquisition, Fluor became DME Capital’s second-largest equity holding, accounting for 9.13% of the fund’s assets under management. By comparison, the fund’s largest position represents 27.51% of AUM, while its third and fourth biggest stakes stand at 7.08% and 5.83%, respectively. The shift underscores DME Capital’s conviction in Fluor’s long-term prospects despite recent market volatility.
3. Underlying Business Strengths and Challenges
Fluor reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $15.59 billion and net income of $3.38 billion, with a market capitalization of $6.5 billion. The company’s backlog stood at $28 billion after declining 13% year-over-year, and it secured $3.3 billion in new project awards during the third quarter. In addition, Fluor generated $605 million in net proceeds from the partial sale of its majority stake in a small modular reactor developer, with plans to monetize the remaining interest by mid-2026.
4. Investment Considerations for Shareholders
Fluor’s stock has underperformed broad market benchmarks over the past year, falling by more than 16% while the S&P 500 advanced over 13%. Investors should weigh the firm’s transition toward reimbursable contracts—currently 82% of its project mix—against the cyclical nature of large-scale engineering and construction. The recent portfolio move by DME Capital suggests confidence in a value opportunity, but potential buyers must account for backlog pressures, one-off arbitration costs, and the uncertain timing of remaining asset monetizations.