Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]    
Sales $ 1,014,620 $ 1,068,136
Cost of sales (682,890) (691,014)
Gross profit 331,730 377,122
Selling, general and administrative expense (239,927) (216,227)
Net earnings from affiliates 1,573 3,431
Operating income 93,376 164,326
Interest expense (16,037) (15,149)
Interest income 758 331
Other expense, net (19,946) (2,905)
Earnings before income taxes 58,151 146,603
Provision for income taxes (28,506) (38,015)
Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests 29,645 108,588
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests (1,979) (854)
Net earnings attributable to Flowserve Corporation $ 27,666 $ 107,734
Net earnings per share attributable to Flowserve Corporation common shareholders:    
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.21 $ 0.78
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.20 $ 0.78
Cash dividends declared per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.18 $ 0.16