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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, Dividend Yield is 2.0%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.2%, FCF Yield is 12%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 32%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Aviation & Space, Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and Hydrogen Economy. Themes include Commercial Space Exploration, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -81%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -115%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 59%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.8%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.7%

Key risks
KBR key risks include [1] severe financial and reputational damage from the "for cause" termination of its major DoD household goods contract due to operational failures, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, Dividend Yield is 2.0%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.2%, FCF Yield is 12%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 32%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Aviation & Space, Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and Hydrogen Economy. Themes include Commercial Space Exploration, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -81%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -115%
4 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 59%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -2.8%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.7%
6 Key risks
KBR key risks include [1] severe financial and reputational damage from the "for cause" termination of its major DoD household goods contract due to operational failures, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 6/18/2026

KBR (KBR) stock has lost about 20% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Decline in Q1 Fiscal 2026 Revenue and Net Income.

KBR reported its first quarter fiscal 2026 results on May 5, 2026, which showed a 5% year-over-year decrease in revenue to $1.9 billion, primarily due to the anticipated runoff of EUCOM contingency work. Despite beating analyst revenue estimates of $1.88 billion and adjusted EPS estimates of $0.91, net income attributable to KBR declined by 12% to $102 million, and operating income fell by 11% to $180 million. This overall decline in profitability metrics, even with an adjusted EBITDA increase of 1%, likely contributed to investor apprehension following the announcement, with the stock declining 3.03% in pre-market trading. (KBR's fiscal Q1 2026 ended on April 1, 2026).

2. Multiple Analyst Downgrades and Price Target Reductions.

During the period, KBR experienced several analyst downgrades and reduced price targets, signaling a cautious outlook from the investment community. For instance, Wall Street Zen lowered KBR from a "buy" to a "hold" rating on March 1, 2026, and Weiss Ratings downgraded it from "hold" to "sell" on March 27, 2026. Additionally, Wells Fargo & Company reduced its price target from $45.00 to $40.00 on April 13, 2026, and Citigroup decreased its target from $53.00 to $50.00 on May 6, 2026. The average 12-month price target among analysts sits at $53.25, with a consensus "Hold" rating from 11 brokerages, indicating mixed but largely tempered expectations.

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Updated on 6/18/2026

KBR (KBR) stock has lost about 20% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Decline in Q1 Fiscal 2026 Revenue and Net Income.

KBR reported its first quarter fiscal 2026 results on May 5, 2026, which showed a 5% year-over-year decrease in revenue to $1.9 billion, primarily due to the anticipated runoff of EUCOM contingency work. Despite beating analyst revenue estimates of $1.88 billion and adjusted EPS estimates of $0.91, net income attributable to KBR declined by 12% to $102 million, and operating income fell by 11% to $180 million. This overall decline in profitability metrics, even with an adjusted EBITDA increase of 1%, likely contributed to investor apprehension following the announcement, with the stock declining 3.03% in pre-market trading. (KBR's fiscal Q1 2026 ended on April 1, 2026).

2. Multiple Analyst Downgrades and Price Target Reductions.

During the period, KBR experienced several analyst downgrades and reduced price targets, signaling a cautious outlook from the investment community. For instance, Wall Street Zen lowered KBR from a "buy" to a "hold" rating on March 1, 2026, and Weiss Ratings downgraded it from "hold" to "sell" on March 27, 2026. Additionally, Wells Fargo & Company reduced its price target from $45.00 to $40.00 on April 13, 2026, and Citigroup decreased its target from $53.00 to $50.00 on May 6, 2026. The average 12-month price target among analysts sits at $53.25, with a consensus "Hold" rating from 11 brokerages, indicating mixed but largely tempered expectations.

3. Uncertainty Surrounding the Mission Technology Solutions Spin-off.

The ongoing process of KBR's announced intention to spin off its Mission Technology Solutions segment into a separate publicly traded company, planned around January 4, 2027, has introduced an element of uncertainty for investors. While the company reaffirmed its full-year fiscal 2026 outlook and stated the spin transaction is advancing as planned, the details of standalone strategies for both entities will not be fully disclosed until Investor Days in November. This period of transition and the eventual separation could lead to a re-evaluation of the remaining KBR's valuation by the market, with the Mission Tech segment representing a significant portion of current revenue.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -20.3% change in KBR stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/28/2026 was primarily driven by a -16.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820266282026Change
Stock Price ($)41.8533.37-20.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,7867,691-1.2%
Net Income Margin (%)5.3%5.2%-2.2%
P/E Multiple12.710.6-16.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)126127-0.8%
Cumulative Contribution-20.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 6/28/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KBR-20.3% 
Market (SPY)6.6%16.2%
Sector (XLI)2.6%16.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The -18.0% change in KBR stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/28/2026 was primarily driven by a -22.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)113020256282026Change
Stock Price ($)40.6933.37-18.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8,0097,691-4.0%
Net Income Margin (%)4.7%5.2%9.9%
P/E Multiple13.710.6-22.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1281270.8%
Cumulative Contribution-18.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 6/28/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KBR-18.0% 
Market (SPY)7.3%20.8%
Sector (XLI)18.6%23.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -34.8% change in KBR stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/28/2026 was primarily driven by a -37.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120256282026Change
Stock Price ($)51.1933.37-34.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,9107,691-2.8%
Net Income Margin (%)5.0%5.2%3.6%
P/E Multiple17.010.6-37.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1321273.9%
Cumulative Contribution-34.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2025 to 6/28/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KBR-34.8% 
Market (SPY)25.1%25.7%
Sector (XLI)28.6%28.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -41.2% change in KBR stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/28/2026 was primarily driven by a -52.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120236282026Change
Stock Price ($)56.7533.37-41.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,5537,69117.4%
Net Income Margin (%)5.3%5.2%-1.5%
P/E Multiple22.410.6-52.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1371277.9%
Cumulative Contribution-41.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2023 to 6/28/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KBR-41.2% 
Market (SPY)81.3%39.1%
Sector (XLI)95.7%44.8%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
KBR Return56%12%6%6%-30%-19%11%
Peers Return23%19%10%19%-2%-7%73%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%7%96%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
KBR Win Rate83%58%58%58%25%33% 
Peers Win Rate53%58%55%65%55%57% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
KBR Max Drawdown-12%-24%-24%-23%-34%-33% 
Peers Max Drawdown-23%-22%-21%-21%-29%-32% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: LDOS, J, FLR, ACM, SAIC. See KBR Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/26/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventKBRS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-10.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven16 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-21.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.7%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven143 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-10.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven28 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-57.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven133.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven287 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-35.0%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven53.9%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven118 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-11.0%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.3%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven2 days6 days

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In The Past

KBR's stock fell -10.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 11.4% gain to breakeven.

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EventKBRS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-21.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.7%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven143 days24 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-57.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven133.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven287 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-35.0%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven53.9%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven118 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-36.0%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.3%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven574 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-45.1%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven82.2%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven634 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-43.1%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven75.9%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven3447 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-75.2%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven303.6%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven973 days1085 days

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In The Past

KBR's stock fell -10.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 11.4% gain to breakeven.

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About KBR (KBR)

KBR, Inc. is a global provider of scientific, technology, and engineering solutions, serving both governments and commercial customers worldwide. The company operates through two primary segments: Government Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions, delivering specialized expertise across diverse industries.

The Government Solutions segment is a key partner for defense, intelligence, space, and other government agencies in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. It offers a comprehensive suite of life-cycle support services, including research and development, advanced prototyping, systems engineering, cyber analytics, space domain awareness, and program management. This segment also provides professional advisory services, particularly in high-end systems engineering and technology, to customers in defense, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors.

KBR's Sustainable Technology Solutions segment focuses on commercial customers, offering a portfolio of approximately 70 proprietary process technologies for sectors such as ammonia, chemicals, clean refining, and circular economy solutions. This segment also provides advisory and consulting services centered on energy transition and achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Additionally, it delivers engineering, design, and professional services, leveraging its digital KBR INSITE platform to help clients improve production, reliability, environmental impact, and energy efficiency.

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1. Like a Booz Allen Hamilton for advanced defense, space, and intelligence technology services.

2. Like a Honeywell UOP for sustainable industrial process technologies and energy transition consulting.

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  • Government Life-Cycle Support: Provides comprehensive support from research and development to operations readiness for defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and other government programs.
  • Government Professional Advisory: Offers high-end systems engineering, systems assurance, and technology advisory services to defense, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors.
  • Proprietary Process Technologies: Delivers a portfolio of approximately 70 technologies for ammonia, chemicals, clean refining, and circular economy solutions.
  • Energy Transition & Net-Zero Consulting: Provides advisory and consulting services focused on energy transition and achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
  • Engineering, Design & Professional Services: Offers general engineering, design, and professional services for commercial customers.
  • KBR INSITE Industrial Solutions: A proprietary digital platform providing operations and maintenance solutions for sustainable industrial improvements.

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KBR, Inc. serves two primary categories of major customers:

  • Governments and Government Agencies: KBR's Government Solutions segment provides life-cycle support solutions and professional advisory services to defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and other programs and missions for military and other government agencies primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. This includes customers across the defense, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors.
  • Commercial Customers (Other Companies): Through its Sustainable Technology Solutions segment, KBR provides proprietary process technologies, advisory, consulting, engineering, and industrial solutions to companies in various industries worldwide. These commercial customers include those in the ammonia/syngas/fertilizers, chemical/petrochemicals, clean refining, and circular process/circular economy sectors. KBR also serves companies focused on energy transition and net-zero carbon emission consulting.

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Stuart J. B. Bradie President and Chief Executive Officer

Stuart Bradie joined KBR in June 2014 as President and Chief Executive Officer, and is set to assume the additional role of Chair of the Board in May 2025. With over 30 years of industry experience, he leads KBR from its headquarters in Houston, Texas, and a UK office in Leatherhead. Prior to KBR, Mr. Bradie served as Group Managing Director – Operations and Delivery at WorleyParsons Ltd., where he oversaw global operations across the hydrocarbons, mining, chemicals, power, and infrastructure sectors in more than 40 countries. His tenure at WorleyParsons, which he joined in 2001, included roles as Managing Director for Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Earlier in his career, he held Managing Director and Country Manager positions with PT Kvaerner Indonesia and Kvaerner Philippines. Mr. Bradie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Aberdeen and a Master of Business Administration from the Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University. He also joined the board of directors of Rolls-Royce Holdings plc in May 2023.

Shad Evans Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Shad Evans was appointed as KBR's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in January 2026. Prior to this role, he was President of KBR's Government Solutions U.S. business, a position he assumed in 2024. Before that, he served as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and was also the Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President of Internal Audit at KBR. He joined the company in 2015 as Vice President, Internal Audit. Mr. Evans previously held positions at EY, a global accounting firm, for over 12 years. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Houston.

Greg Conlon Chief Digital & Development Officer

Greg Conlon serves as KBR's Chief Digital & Development Officer, a role he assumed in January 2019. In this position, he is responsible for the company's digital strategy and its implementation. Before his current role, Mr. Conlon was KBR's Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, overseeing Strategy, Global Business Development, Marketing, Consulting, and Mergers and Acquisitions. He also previously served as KBR's President, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with responsibility for Engineering and Construction (E&C) and Government Services in that region.

Jenni Myles Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer

Jenni Myles joined KBR in May 2020 as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. She brings over 30 years of human resources experience to KBR and is known for delivering sustainable business results. Before KBR, Ms. Myles spent 20 years at G4S, a leading integrated security company, where she held various positions of increasing responsibility. Her last role at G4S was Group HR Director, where she was a core member of the Group Executive Committee, sharing responsibility for overall business transformation and strategy delivery, and establishing a global human resources strategy.

Jay Ibrahim President, Sustainable Technology Solutions

Jay Ibrahim serves as President of KBR's Sustainable Technology Solutions segment. He also previously held the position of President of Engineering and Construction for the Middle East and North Africa at KBR. In his current role, Mr. Ibrahim oversees KBR's portfolio of proprietary process technologies and its advisory and consulting practices focused on energy transition and net-zero carbon emissions.

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Here are the key risks to KBR's business:
  1. Dependence on Government Contracts and Associated Execution Risks: KBR's significant reliance on government and technology solutions means its financial performance is highly susceptible to federal spending decisions, budget changes, and policy shifts. The company has experienced delays in contract awards, unresolved bid protests, and revenue headwinds from government shutdowns. A notable instance includes the termination of a major military contract with its HomeSafe joint venture due to operational issues, which led to a downward revision of full-year revenue guidance and triggered securities class-action lawsuits. KBR’s substantial backlog, while an indicator of future revenue, remains vulnerable to these governmental and operational delays and challenges in converting awards into revenue.
  2. Exposure to International Conflicts and Geopolitical Instability: As a global company with operations across more than 30 countries and involvement in international defense programs, KBR is exposed to the risks of international conflicts, geopolitical tensions, and global tariffs. Such events can disrupt supply chains, increase operational costs, and impact project timelines, thereby potentially reducing profitability and market share. Reductions in work related to European Command (EUCOM) and Logistics have already contributed to revenue misses.
  3. Legal and Regulatory Compliance Challenges: The company faces ongoing legal and regulatory requirements that demand continuous vigilance and robust compliance measures. The termination of the HomeSafe contract, specifically, led to class-action lawsuits alleging misleading statements to investors about the contract's status and operational issues. Such legal and regulatory pressures, including those related to contract disputes and compliance with various governmental regulations, can introduce significant financial and reputational risks.

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KBR, Inc. operates in various addressable markets through its Government Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions segments.

Government Solutions Segment

  • Defense, Intelligence, Space, and Aviation programs:
    • The global defense spending market is expected to grow from USD 2.7 trillion in 2024 to USD 6.38 trillion by 2035, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.13% during the forecast period 2025-2035. Global military spending reached $2.7 trillion in 2024. North America is estimated to hold a substantial share of the defense spending market, with the U.S. spending $997 billion in 2024, or 36.7% of global military spending.
    • The global space economy market was valued at USD 418 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 788.7 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.7%. Another source indicates the global space economy reached $596 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $944 billion by 2033. North America held a dominant market position in 2024, capturing more than a 35.5% share, with USD 149.2 billion revenue. The U.S. market alone reached USD 130.1 billion.
    • The global government and defense cybersecurity market size was valued at US$ 35,871.6 million in 2025 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10.8% from 2025 to 2033, reaching USD 80,698.7 million by 2033. North America was the largest revenue-generating market in 2025.

Sustainable Technology Solutions Segment

  • Proprietary process technologies (Ammonia/Syngas/Fertilizers, Chemical/Petrochemicals, Clean Refining):
    • The global ammonia market size was valued at USD 83.32 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 127.10 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.3% from 2025-2033. Asia Pacific currently dominates the market, holding a market share of over 55.9% in 2024. The global clean ammonia (blue and green) market size was valued at around USD 2.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 24 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of around 45.78%.
    • The global syngas market size was estimated at USD 230.05 million Nm3/hr in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 477.97 million Nm3/hr by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.3%. Asia Pacific dominated the market, accounting for the largest volume share of 53.5% in 2023.
    • The global petrochemical market size was estimated at USD 625,142.2 million in 2024 and is projected to rise at a CAGR of 7.8% between 2024 and 2031. North America held the major market share, more than 40% of the global revenue, with a market size of USD 250,056.9 million in 2024. The global petrochemical market size was calculated at USD 700.10 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 1,257.50 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 6.03% from 2026 to 2035. Asia Pacific dominated the market with a revenue share of 52.14% in 2025.
    • The global industrial cleaning market in refineries, which is related to KBR's clean refining solutions, was valued at USD 45.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 55.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.04%. North America is projected to hold a leading position, accounting for approximately 41% of the global market share in 2025.
    • The broader global clean technology market, encompassing circular economy solutions, was estimated at USD 916.20 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1,844.70 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.7%. Asia Pacific dominated the industry with a revenue share of over 50.0% in 2024.
  • Advisory and consulting (Energy Transition and Net-Zero Carbon Emission):
    • The global energy consulting market is projected to expand from USD 17.3 billion in 2024 to USD 23.3 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.9%. North America leads the global energy consulting industry, accounting for approximately 45% of the market volume. The global renewables energy consulting service market was valued at USD 695.7 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1,558.5 million by 2035 at a CAGR of 8.4%.
    • The global corporate net-zero consulting market size reached USD 7.8 billion in 2024 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 13.2% between 2025 and 2033, with the total value forecasted to reach USD 23.6 billion by 2033. Europe remains the dominant market for corporate net-zero consulting in 2024, accounting for approximately 38% of global revenues, followed by North America with 31%. The global Carbon Neutrality Consulting Services market was valued at US$ 20321 million (USD 20.321 billion) in 2025 and is anticipated to reach US$ 32998 million (USD 32.998 billion) by 2032, at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2026 to 2032.
  • Engineering, Design, and Professional Services:
    • The global engineering services market size was valued at USD 3.66 trillion in 2025 and is expected to hit around USD 5.74 trillion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2026 to 2035. Asia Pacific accounted for the largest revenue share of nearly 37% in 2024. The U.S. market size is estimated to be USD 0.45 trillion in 2026.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for KBR (symbol: KBR) over the next 2-3 years:

  1. Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) Segment Growth: KBR anticipates significant revenue growth from its Sustainable Technology Solutions segment, driven by increasing global demand for energy transition, decarbonization, and circular economy solutions. The company is leveraging its portfolio of proprietary process technologies for ammonia/syngas/fertilizers, chemical/petrochemicals, clean refining, and circular economy solutions to meet this demand. This segment is expected to achieve double-digit revenue growth.
  2. Government Solutions (Mission Technology Solutions - MTS) Segment Growth: The Government Solutions segment, now referred to as Mission Technology Solutions, is expected to see continued revenue expansion. This growth is fueled by increased government spending on defense and logistics due to elevated geopolitical risks, alongside new and on-contract growth across its Defense & Intelligence, Science & Space, and International programs.
  3. Strategic Acquisitions and International Expansion: KBR aims to drive revenue growth through strategic acquisitions, such as the past integration of LinQuest, which contribute to its capabilities and market reach. Additionally, the company is focused on international expansion, leveraging synergies between its U.S. and global operations to access new markets and opportunities in both its government and sustainable technology segments.
  4. Conversion of Robust Backlog into Revenue: KBR benefits from a substantial and growing backlog across both its Government Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions segments. This significant backlog provides strong revenue visibility and a solid foundation for future earnings as existing projects are executed and delivered over the next several years.

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Share Repurchases

  • KBR authorized $454 million of share repurchases in February 2025, increasing the total amount authorized to $750 million.
  • As of January 2, 2026, $427 million remained available for repurchase under this authorization.
  • In fiscal year 2025, KBR returned $413 million to shareholders through buybacks and dividends.

Share Issuance

  • KBR's shares outstanding for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, were 129 million, representing a 3.73% decline year-over-year.

Outbound Investments

  • KBR acquired LinQuest Corp., a specialist in national security space systems, for $737 million in July 2024.
  • In 2022, KBR acquired the UK-based VIMA Group, a digital transformation technology company, and expanded its investment in Mura Technology, a pioneer in circular plastics recycling.
  • In October 2021, KBR purchased Frazer-Nash Consultancy, a UK and Australian systems, engineering, and technology company, for approximately £293 million ($406 million).

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for KBR were $71 million in 2022, $80 million in 2023, and $77 million in fiscal year 2024.
  • KBR projected capital expenditures of approximately $50 to $65 million for fiscal year 2025. Fiscal year 2026 guidance projects capital expenditures of approximately $40 to $50 million.
  • KBR operates a low capital intensity business model and aims for less capital-intensive work.

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Financials

KBRLDOSJFLRACMSAICMedian
NameKBR Leidos Jacobs S.Fluor AECOM Science . 
Mkt Price33.37101.76125.6953.6471.02110.2986.39
Mkt Cap4.212.814.77.89.14.88.5
Rev LTM7,69117,32913,17515,18515,9867,29114,180
Op Inc LTM5372,111598-4301,073579588
FCF LTM5241,859484-41410603504
FCF 3Y Avg4081,433624204645482553
CFO LTM5761,9935729554636574
CFO 3Y Avg4611,590726308763515620

Growth & Margins

KBRLDOSJFLRACMSAICMedian
NameKBR Leidos Jacobs S.Fluor AECOM Science . 
Rev Chg LTM-2.8%2.3%12.7%-8.3%-0.4%-2.9%-1.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg5.7%5.9%10.3%2.1%5.8%-1.9%5.8%
Rev Chg Q-4.7%3.7%27.0%-8.0%0.8%1.5%1.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-1.2%0.9%6.3%-2.1%0.2%0.4%0.3%
Op Inc Chg LTM-6.8%9.4%-23.8%-197.5%9.7%4.7%-1.0%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg7.5%24.0%2.4%320.2%13.3%3.4%10.4%
Op Mgn LTM7.0%12.2%4.5%-2.8%6.7%7.9%6.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg7.1%10.9%5.6%0.8%6.1%7.3%6.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.3%-0.0%-2.6%-1.0%-0.0%0.8%-0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM7.5%11.5%4.3%0.1%3.5%8.7%5.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg6.1%9.5%7.0%1.9%4.8%7.0%6.5%
FCF/Rev LTM6.8%10.7%3.7%-0.3%2.6%8.3%5.2%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg5.4%8.6%6.0%1.2%4.1%6.6%5.7%

Valuation

KBRLDOSJFLRACMSAICMedian
NameKBR Leidos Jacobs S.Fluor AECOM Science . 
Mkt Cap4.212.814.77.89.14.88.5
P/S0.60.71.10.50.60.70.6
P/Op Inc7.96.124.6-18.28.58.38.1
P/EBIT5.76.222.4-28.88.48.47.3
P/E10.69.138.622.418.111.915.0
P/CFO7.46.425.8870.216.57.612.0
Total Yield11.5%12.7%3.1%4.5%7.1%9.8%8.5%
Dividend Yield2.0%1.7%0.5%0.0%1.6%1.4%1.5%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg6.9%7.8%3.8%3.3%5.2%9.6%6.1%
D/E0.70.50.30.10.40.60.4
Net D/E0.60.50.2-0.30.20.50.4

Returns

KBRLDOSJFLRACMSAICMedian
NameKBR Leidos Jacobs S.Fluor AECOM Science . 
1M Rtn-4.1%-20.1%4.9%17.2%2.4%5.8%3.6%
3M Rtn-9.4%-34.3%0.2%17.3%-16.9%13.8%-4.6%
6M Rtn-16.3%-44.9%-6.6%31.4%-26.6%8.2%-11.4%
12M Rtn-29.6%-33.9%-2.3%4.3%-36.3%2.4%-16.0%
3Y Rtn-46.1%19.9%32.8%80.7%-13.7%2.2%11.1%
1M Excs Rtn3.8%-19.6%10.7%15.6%1.3%10.7%7.2%
3M Excs Rtn-24.2%-48.7%-16.2%2.1%-31.9%-2.1%-20.2%
6M Excs Rtn-22.2%-51.5%-13.4%24.7%-33.3%1.8%-17.8%
12M Excs Rtn-50.1%-53.9%-21.5%-12.9%-56.1%-16.8%-35.8%
3Y Excs Rtn-115.4%-46.7%-31.9%14.1%-83.9%-63.3%-55.0%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20262025202320222021
Mission Technology Solutions (MTS)5,5815,8715,3535,3206,149
Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS)2,2051,8711,6031,2441,190
Corporate0000 
Total7,7867,7426,9566,5647,339


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20262025202320222021
Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS)47737032447-30
Mission Technology Solutions (MTS)463453285441414
Corporate-162-161-161-145-153
Total778662448343231


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil202620252023
Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS)472365323
Mission Technology Solutions (MTS)457453286
Corporate-478-443-874
Total451375-265


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20262025202320222021
Mission Technology Solutions (MTS)4,4324,5343,7373,7354,245
Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS)1,1841,1829969151,145
Corporate968947832916814
Total6,5846,6635,5655,5666,204


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$33.37 
Market Cap ($ Bil)4.2 
First Trading Date11/16/2006 
Distance from 52W High-34.3% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$34.28$39.99
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-2.6%-16.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility39.7%32.0%
Downside Capture64.43102.46
Upside Capture-1.7537.88
Correlation (SPY)15.8%26.9%
KBR Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.250.110.480.630.730.77
Up Beta-3.17-0.350.340.130.420.64
Down Beta3.431.900.580.870.950.92
Up Capture-59%-8%1%40%29%26%
Bmk +ve Days13283667141432
Stock +ve Days8202654113382
Down Capture73%78%110%108%115%99%
Bmk -ve Days7132757109318
Stock -ve Days12203668135366

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KBR
KBR-29.5%32.0%-1.06-
Sector ETF (XLI)27.5%16.5%1.2930.0%
Equity (SPY)21.2%12.4%1.2626.5%
Gold (GLD)21.8%27.7%0.705.0%
Commodities (DBC)21.8%18.6%0.921.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)16.1%13.6%0.8529.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-44.2%42.5%-1.2522.2%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KBR
KBR-1.1%28.7%-0.02-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.5%17.6%0.6550.9%
Equity (SPY)13.4%17.1%0.6143.5%
Gold (GLD)17.8%18.3%0.799.1%
Commodities (DBC)7.4%19.5%0.2819.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.4%18.9%0.0836.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.9%54.0%0.3916.4%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KBR
KBR10.8%36.9%0.39-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.5%20.1%0.6363.3%
Equity (SPY)15.2%18.0%0.7257.4%
Gold (GLD)11.8%16.1%0.603.7%
Commodities (DBC)5.9%18.0%0.2629.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.6%20.7%0.2346.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)54.7%66.4%0.9516.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity7.2 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 53120264.3%
Average Daily Volume1.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.3 days
Basic Shares Quantity127.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares5.7%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/8/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/5/2026-4.0%-12.3%-1.2%
2/26/20260.5%-4.5%-11.6%
10/30/20253.2%0.4%5.2%
7/31/20252.7%9.0%12.7%
5/6/20250.4%3.3%-3.4%
2/24/2025-3.8%-3.7%2.9%
10/23/2024-4.5%-4.5%-17.5%
7/24/20240.4%0.3%0.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141415
# Negative10109
Median Positive1.8%4.0%5.4%
Median Negative-1.1%-3.8%-1.4%
Max Positive7.4%14.6%25.7%
Max Negative-4.5%-12.3%-17.5%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/5/2026-4.0%-12.3%-1.2%
2/26/20260.5%-4.5%-11.6%
10/30/20253.2%0.4%5.2%
7/31/20252.7%9.0%12.7%
5/6/20250.4%3.3%-3.4%
2/24/2025-3.8%-3.7%2.9%
10/23/2024-4.5%-4.5%-17.5%
7/24/20240.4%0.3%0.5%
4/30/20241.0%3.6%-0.1%
2/20/20243.9%7.6%9.6%
11/2/20230.7%4.3%5.4%
7/27/20230.6%-0.8%-1.1%
5/1/20234.3%3.2%3.7%
2/16/20237.4%7.0%-1.4%
10/26/2022-0.9%5.4%12.9%
8/2/2022-0.2%-3.5%-7.4%
4/28/2022-1.1%-5.1%0.1%
2/22/20226.2%14.6%20.6%
10/28/2021-1.6%-2.8%5.5%
7/29/2021-0.1%-2.4%1.5%
4/29/2021-1.1%1.3%1.9%
2/22/2021-0.8%-3.9%-0.5%
10/29/20200.9%8.4%25.7%
8/6/20204.0%1.2%9.0%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141415
# Negative10109
Median Positive1.8%4.0%5.4%
Median Negative-1.1%-3.8%-1.4%
Max Positive7.4%14.6%25.7%
Max Negative-4.5%-12.3%-17.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/26/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/06/202510-Q
12/31/202402/25/202510-K
09/30/202410/23/202410-Q
06/30/202407/24/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/20/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202305/01/202310-Q
12/31/202202/17/202310-K
09/30/202210/27/202210-Q
06/30/202208/02/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/26/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/06/202510-Q
12/31/202402/25/202510-K
09/30/202410/23/202410-Q
06/30/202407/24/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/20/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202305/01/202310-Q
12/31/202202/17/202310-K
09/30/202210/27/202210-Q
06/30/202208/02/202210-Q
03/31/202204/28/202210-Q
12/31/202102/22/202210-K
09/30/202110/28/202110-Q
06/30/202107/29/202110-Q
03/31/202104/29/202110-Q
12/31/202002/25/202110-K
09/30/202010/30/202010-Q
06/30/202008/06/202010-Q
03/31/202005/04/202010-Q
12/31/201902/24/202010-K
09/30/201910/31/201910-Q
06/30/201907/31/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 6/1/2026

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue7.90 Bil8.13 Bil8.36 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 8.13 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA980.00 Mil1.01 Bil1.04 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.01 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS3.874.044.22-0.1% LoweredGuidance: 4.05 for 2026
2026 Adjusted operating cash flows560.00 Mil580.00 Mil600.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 580.00 Mil for 2026

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/26/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue7.90 Bil8.13 Bil8.36 Bil4.2% RaisedGuidance: 7.80 Bil for 2025
2026 Adjusted EBITDA980.00 Mil1.01 Bil1.04 Bil4.1% RaisedGuidance: 970.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Adjusted EPS3.874.054.225.7% RaisedGuidance: 3.83 for 2025
2026 Adjusted Operating cash flows560.00 Mil580.00 Mil600.00 Mil10.5% RaisedGuidance: 525.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Capital expenditures40.00 Mil45.00 Mil50.00 Mil   

Insider Activity

Updated 5/21/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Moore, Jack B DirectBuy521202631.444,000125,7661,708,897Form
2Sabater, Carlos A DirectBuy521202632.4714,500470,8151,159,351Form
3Von, Thaer Lewis DirectBuy515202630.773,00092,310318,716Form
4Evans, Shad EEVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectBuy515202630.608,375256,2751,337,999Form
5Bradie, StuartPresident and CEODirectSell620202552.8120,0001,056,24642,374,530Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Moore, Jack B DirectBuy521202631.444,000125,7661,708,897Form
2Sabater, Carlos A DirectBuy521202632.4714,500470,8151,159,351Form
3Von, Thaer Lewis DirectBuy515202630.773,00092,310318,716Form
4Evans, Shad EEVP & Chief Financial OfficerDirectBuy515202630.608,375256,2751,337,999Form
5Bradie, StuartPresident and CEODirectSell620202552.8120,0001,056,24642,374,530Form
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