KBR, Inc. KBR
- Market cap
- $4.4B
- P/E
- 10.4×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 11.61 | 13.36 | 13.90 | 14.82 | 12.00 | 28.43 | 41.77 | 47.70 | 51.60 | 39.52 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 17.95 | 21.25 | 22.22 | 30.85 | 31.92 | 47.81 | 56.94 | 65.87 | 72.60 | 60.98 |
High Price
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| 27,500 | 20,000 | 25,000 | 28,000 | 29,000 | 28,000 | 30,000 | 34,000 | 10,000 | 9,000 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 4,268 | 4,171 | 4,913 | 5,639 | 5,767 | 7,339 | 6,564 | 6,956 | 7,710 | 7,786 |
Revenue
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| 2.62% | 10.53% | 11.89% | 11.58% | 11.55% | 10.98% | 12.61% | 14.05% | 14.25% | 14.77% |
Gross Margin
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| 33 | 247 | 396 | 268 | (14) | 146 | 284 | (165) | 508 | 614 |
EBT
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| 0.77% | 5.92% | 8.06% | 4.75% | (0.24%) | 1.99% | 4.33% | (2.37%) | 6.59% | 7.89% |
EBT Margin
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| (51) | 440 | 310 | 209 | (42) | 35 | 192 | (261) | 381 | 403 |
Net Income
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| 45 | 48 | 63 | 104 | 214 | 146 | 137 | 141 | 156 | 169 |
Depreciation
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| 30.06 | 29.58 | 35.09 | 39.99 | 40.61 | 52.42 | 47.22 | 51.53 | 57.54 | 60.36 |
Revenue/Sh
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| (0.43) | 3.06 | 1.99 | 1.41 | (0.51) | 0.12 | 1.26 | (1.96) | 2.79 | 3.21 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 0.43 | 1.37 | 1.18 | 1.82 | 2.58 | 1.99 | 2.85 | 2.23 | 3.36 | 4.32 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.08) | (0.06) | 0.06 | (0.08) | (0.13) | 0.10 | (0.17) | (0.46) | (0.34) | (0.30) |
Capex/Sh
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| 0.35 | 1.31 | 1.24 | 1.74 | 2.45 | 2.09 | 2.68 | 1.77 | 3.02 | 4.02 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 5.25 | 8.66 | 12.27 | 13.14 | 11.33 | 12.02 | 11.74 | 10.33 | 10.95 | 11.72 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 142 | 141 | 140 | 141 | 142 | 140 | 139 | 135 | 134 | 129 |
Shares
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| 0.00 | 6.51 | 7.59 | 21.63 | 0.00 | 529.11 | 43.19 | 0.00 | 20.69 | 12.52 |
PE Ratio
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| 0.57 | 0.67 | 0.43 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.91 | 1.11 | 1.08 | 1.01 | 0.67 |
PS Ratio
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| 3.29 | 2.30 | 1.24 | 2.32 | 2.73 | 3.96 | 4.45 | 5.41 | 5.29 | 3.43 |
PB Ratio
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| 0.61 | 0.69 | 0.54 | 0.85 | 0.96 | 1.12 | 1.31 | 1.30 | 1.30 | 0.94 |
EV/Sales
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| 52.22 | 15.56 | 15.26 | 18.07 | 15.94 | 28.73 | 23.60 | 39.11 | 25.10 | 14.25 |
EV/FCF
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| 61 | 193 | 165 | 256 | 367 | 278 | 396 | 301 | 450 | 557 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (11) | (8) | 8 | (11) | (19) | 14 | (24) | (62) | (45) | (39) |
Capex
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| 50 | 185 | 173 | 245 | 348 | 292 | 372 | 239 | 405 | 518 |
FCF
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| 488 | 354 | 540 | 510 | 179 | 277 | (74) | 79 | 91 | 363 |
Working Cap'
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| 693 | 508 | 1,253 | 1,201 | 1,591 | 1,891 | 1,740 | 1,832 | 2,569 | 2,596 |
Total Debt
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| 157 | 69 | 514 | 489 | 1,155 | 1,521 | 1,351 | 1,528 | 2,227 | 2,096 |
Net Debt
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| 745 | 1,221 | 1,718 | 1,853 | 1,609 | 1,683 | 1,632 | 1,394 | 1,467 | 1,512 |
Sh' Equity
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| (1.61%) | 11.05% | 6.44% | 3.88% | (1.14%) | 0.45% | 3.23% | (4.76%) | 6.13% | 6.27% |
ROA
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| 1.94% | 12.79% | 13.10% | 9.66% | 1.29% | 4.51% | 7.19% | 9.60% | 11.15% | 13.48% |
ROIC
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| (6.79%) | 43.95% | 19.12% | 11.31% | (3.64%) | 1.64% | 11.46% | (17.51%) | 26.21% | 27.86% |
ROE
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KBR, Inc. (KBR) key facts
- KBR, Inc. (KBR) is an Engineering & Construction company in the Industrials sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- KBR, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $7.8 billion, up 0.99% from fiscal 2024.
- As of September 25, 2026, KBR traded at $34.54, a market capitalization of $4.4 billion.
- KBR, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $0.54 per share, a yield of 0.92%, with a payout ratio of 43.9%.
- Return on equity was 27.9% and debt-to-equity 1.55.
KBR, Inc. (KBR) Latest News
24 Sep
KBR plans to spin off its Mission Technology Solutions unit into Trinzic, launching January 4, 2027 as a standalone, publicly traded company. Michael LaRouche is named President and CEO-Designate of Trinzic, based in Arlington, VA, to lead strategy and growth for a global defense, national-security and space tech contractor expected to exceed $5 billion in revenue with about 18,000 employees across 60 locations. Trinzic will operate independently, focusing on areas including integrated air and missile defense, human performance, global operations and space, with proximity to policymakers, the Pentagon and intelligence community. Gabe Butler will join October 5 as Vice President-Designate of Investor Relations and will steer Trinzic’s inaugural Investor Day on November 12 in New York City. The spin-off is expected to be tax-free for KBR and shareholders, pending regulatory and board approvals. Post-separation, KBR will focus on Sustainable Technology Solutions under Stuart Bradie. Spin-off of a core unit into a new standalone company represents a major strategic reorientation with potential material impact on growth, shareholder value, and investor sentiment.
14 Sep
Sterling's semiconductor push is positioned as a potential major growth catalyst for KBR. Semiconductor initiatives may moderately affect KBR's financial performance and positioning but remain limited in scope.
KBR wins new national security RF contract that may influence its spin-off strategy and investor positioning. Contract adds moderate strategic weight to KBR spin-off decisions without guaranteeing major trajectory shifts.
9 Sep
KBR defense tech unit awarded new US government contract ahead of Trinzic spin-off. New contract delivers moderate positive effect on KBR defense operations and near-term sentiment ahead of spin-off.
KBR, Inc. received a US government contract to deliver advanced engineering radio frequency capabilities. Contract win adds revenue and strengthens KBR defense engineering position.
2 Sep
KBR wins a $1.1B weather contract that may expand its federal government work. The $1.1B federal contract win stands to substantially increase revenue and reinforce KBR's government services position.
1 Sep
KBR secures an e-NG contract aimed at advancing clean energy initiatives and supporting long-term growth in that sector. The e-NG contract represents a major strategic move into clean energy that can significantly boost KBR's revenue trajectory and investor outlook.
Sterling's CEC bet targets enhancement of KBR mission-critical ambitions and operations. CEC investment may influence KBR strategic positioning without guaranteed trajectory shift.
KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions wins expanded contract to predict extreme weather and improve severe storm preparedness. Expanded contract adds revenue in weather technology but lacks disclosed size or long-term strategic weight.
31 Aug
KBR wins FEED contract from Live Oak Consortium for its large-scale e-NG project in Nebraska. FEED contract win for major project adds near-term revenue visibility but covers only early engineering phase.
28 Aug
KBR secures a contract with the U.K. Ministry of Justice that strengthens its government ties. MoJ contract win adds U.K. public-sector revenue and supports KBR positioning.
27 Aug
KBR wins new Ministry of Justice contract to advance UK government transformation programme. New UK government contract adds revenue and strengthens KBR position in public sector services.
26 Aug
KBR wins contracts to build a SAF plant in Kazakhstan and a green ammonia project in Morocco. New wins in sustainable energy expand KBR's backlog and positioning in high-growth green markets.
KBR secured the contract to build Kazakhstan’s first sustainable aviation fuel plant, a development tied directly to the company’s energy transition initiatives. Contract win adds a notable sustainable fuels project that may lift KBR’s positioning without fundamentally shifting overall trajectory.
KBR secured a contract for sustainable aviation fuel production in Kazakhstan, triggering fresh analysis of the company's valuation and growth outlook amid expanding energy sector opportunities. Kazakhstan SAF contract win offers moderate revenue upside and operational expansion for KBR without fundamentally shifting its overall trajectory.
KBR Inc's Sterling Building Solutions unit faces potential difficulties from projected housing market slowdowns in 2026. Housing market pressures projected for 2026 could moderately influence KBR's building solutions operations and results.
25 Aug
KBR secures contract to supply SAF technology for Kazakhstan's first sustainable aviation fuel facility. Single SAF technology contract for new Kazakhstan facility offers moderate boost to KBR's sustainable fuels positioning.
24 Aug
KBR’s PureSAF® Technology selected by KMG-Aero and KFP for Kazakhstan's first SAF plant. KBR technology chosen for inaugural Kazakhstan SAF facility marks entry into Central Asian sustainable fuel market.
17 Aug
KBR has been awarded a $60 million contract to accelerate air and missile defense readiness. Contract adds moderate revenue in defense segment without shifting overall company trajectory.
12 Aug
KBR selected by ORNX for low-cost ammonia pre-FEED study supporting landmark Morocco project. Early-stage study award offers moderate growth potential in ammonia projects without immediate large-scale revenue.
11 Aug
KBR's Trinzic unit secures a $208 million U.S. Army contract that expands the company's defense portfolio. $208 million Army contract win directly boosts KBR defense revenue and competitive standing.
10 Aug
KBR, Inc. received a $208 million U.S. Army contract to advance next-generation tactical munitions. $208 million contract delivers major revenue and strengthens KBR defense positioning.
3 Aug
KBR held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering quarterly financial results, operations, and forward outlook. Quarterly earnings data can moderately shift near-term financial views and sentiment on KBR.
31 Jul
KBR reports Q2 margin compression despite strong backlog and advances spin-off plans, triggering market reaction. Margin compression offset by backlog strength and spin-off plans points to moderate operational and strategic effects on performance.
KBR faces a cash flow slump that questions the structure and timing of the Trinzic spin-off while pressuring capital allocation priorities. Cash flow weakness at KBR may affect spin-off execution and capital decisions but is unlikely to reshape the company's overall trajectory.
KBR Inc. reported Q2 earnings call highlights covering financial results, operational updates and forward guidance for the company. Q2 earnings updates typically influence near-term investor sentiment and stock price without altering long-term company trajectory.
30 Jul
KBR shares plunge sharply today on negative developments pressuring the stock. Sharp share price collapse signals major negative event likely to hurt near-term investor sentiment and valuation.
KBR, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results and company outlook. Earnings call details on results and guidance can moderately affect near-term stock sentiment and operations view.
KBR held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results, revenue, earnings, segment performance, and updated guidance for the remainder of the year. Quarterly earnings details and guidance directly inform near-term financial expectations and investor positioning.
KBR Inc. beat analyst estimates for Q2 earnings and revenue. Beating quarterly earnings estimates supports near-term stock sentiment without shifting long-term fundamentals.