KBR (KBR) Stock Overview
Provides scientific, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and commercial customers worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$36.58 |
| 52 Week High | US$56.78 |
| 52 Week Low | US$34.75 |
| Beta | 0.47 |
| 1 Month Change | -3.86% |
| 3 Month Change | -14.21% |
| 1 Year Change | -32.48% |
| 3 Year Change | -37.76% |
| 5 Year Change | -10.12% |
| Change since IPO | 76.29% |
Recent News & Updates
KBR: Future Contract Wins And Margin Execution Will Drive Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on KBR by $5, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. These changes slightly adjust their valuation framework while leaving fair value essentially unchanged at $51.13.KBR: Future Contract Execution And Margin Stability Will Drive Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for KBR to about $51 from roughly $54, reflecting slightly higher discount rate assumptions and modest tweaks to long term growth, margin, and P/E expectations cited in recent research updates from multiple firms. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point out that the revised fair value in the low US$50s still sits above recent price targets, which they see as leaving some room for execution to close the gap between market price and intrinsic value estimates.KBR: Low Valuation And Healthy Long-Term Drivers Make It A Buy
Mar 31
KBR: Future Defense And Space Contract Execution Will Support Undervalued Outlook
Analysts have lowered their price target on KBR by $3 to $42, citing updated views on valuation metrics and fair value, while assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins remain relatively stable. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have pointed to the recent price target cut as a sign of more cautious expectations around what KBR can realistically deliver, even with revenue and margin assumptions described as relatively stable.Recent updates
KBR: Future Contract Wins And Margin Execution Will Drive Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on KBR by $5, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. These changes slightly adjust their valuation framework while leaving fair value essentially unchanged at $51.13.KBR: Future Contract Execution And Margin Stability Will Drive Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for KBR to about $51 from roughly $54, reflecting slightly higher discount rate assumptions and modest tweaks to long term growth, margin, and P/E expectations cited in recent research updates from multiple firms. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point out that the revised fair value in the low US$50s still sits above recent price targets, which they see as leaving some room for execution to close the gap between market price and intrinsic value estimates.KBR: Low Valuation And Healthy Long-Term Drivers Make It A Buy
Mar 31KBR: Future Defense And Space Contract Execution Will Support Undervalued Outlook
Analysts have lowered their price target on KBR by $3 to $42, citing updated views on valuation metrics and fair value, while assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins remain relatively stable. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have pointed to the recent price target cut as a sign of more cautious expectations around what KBR can realistically deliver, even with revenue and margin assumptions described as relatively stable.KBR: Future Contract Execution Will Offset Recent Discount Rate And Margin Concerns
Analysts have trimmed their price target on KBR by $4, reflecting updated assumptions for lower revenue growth and profit margins, as well as a higher discount rate and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts cutting the KBR price target by $4 are signaling increased caution around how much investors are being asked to pay for the stock relative to updated assumptions on revenue growth, margins, and risk.KBR: Future Contract Wins And Margin Recovery Will Drive Upside
Analysts have trimmed their KBR price target by about $1 to reflect a slightly lower fair value estimate and more moderate assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, while also applying a somewhat higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts appear comfortable applying a higher future P/E multiple, which signals some confidence that KBR can support a richer valuation if management executes on its plans.
KBR: Defense Contracts And Margin Discipline Will Drive Medium-Term Upside Potential
Analysts have reduced their price target on KBR by $4, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates, and future P/E assumptions, while maintaining the fair value estimate at $65.00. Analyst Commentary Even with the $4 trim to the price target, bullish analysts still see the current fair value estimate of $65.00 as supported by KBR's execution and the updated P/E assumptions incorporated into their models.KBR: Fair Outlook Will Balance Slow Services Setup And Contract Execution Risks
Analysts have trimmed their price target on KBR by $4 to $45, citing a relatively slow growth backdrop for engineering services compared with construction machinery peers, along with slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around KBR has a cautious tone, with bearish analysts highlighting a mix of slower growth expectations for engineering services and valuation questions at current levels.KBR: Fair Outlook Will Balance Spin Plans And Contract Execution Risks
Analysts now see KBR's fair value at about $45, down from roughly $54. This reflects a recalibrated price target that lines up with recent Street research citing a slower growth backdrop, a relatively higher discount rate, and more cautious positioning on engineering services versus machinery peers.KBR: Upcoming Business Spin Will Drive Upside As Margins Remain Resilient
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on KBR, trimming fair value expectations by about $1 to roughly $55. They are factoring in a slightly slower growth and margin outlook, even as profitability guidance is maintained and spin-related catalysts are anticipated.KBR: Spinoff And Resilient Margins Will Drive Medium-Term Upside Potential
Analysts have lowered their KBR price target from $78 to $65 as they factor in a slower growth backdrop, higher discount rates, and near term revenue headwinds from the announced spinoff and government related project delays, while still acknowledging resilient profitability and potential long term value creation from the separation of MTS and STS. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts acknowledge near term headwinds but continue to highlight multiple structural and company specific catalysts that could support KBR's valuation over the medium term.KBR: Segment Spinoff Will Drive Upside As Margin Stability Persists
The analyst price target for KBR has been modestly reduced from $57.14 to $55.63, as analysts cite a slower growth backdrop, delays in certain segments, and a slightly higher discount rate. Analysts also note that profitability guidance remains unchanged.KBR: Segment Spinoff Will Unlock Shareholder Value Despite Recent Headwinds
Analysts have modestly lowered their fair value estimate for KBR to $57.14 from $59.57 per share. This change reflects slightly higher discount rates and softer revenue growth projections due to delays and a sluggish contract environment.KBR: Segment Separation Will Unlock Value Amid Project Delays In 2025
Analysts have slightly lowered their fair value estimate for KBR from $60.71 to $59.57 per share. They cite expectations for slower revenue growth in 2025 due to project delays.US Reconciliation Act And Energy Transition Will Open Markets
KBR's consensus price target remains unchanged at $60.71 as analysts weigh near-term headwinds from the terminated HomeSafe contract and increased government segment uncertainty against potential long-term positives from a refocus on core operations and valuation support. Analyst Commentary HomeSafe contract termination by the Department of Defense creates immediate revenue and EBITDA headwinds and increases management credibility concerns.Does KBR (NYSE:KBR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Jun 13
How KBR's Strong Quarterly Performance And Strategic Announcements Shape Its Investment Thesis
May 22KBR: Uncertainty Over Activist Investor And Government Spending Cuts
Jan 16KBR Stock Q3 Earnings: Decent Results, I Was Wrong About The Company
Oct 24KBR Inc.: I Need Evidence That Revenues Will Grow At Double-Digits
Sep 11
LinQuest's Strategic Acquisitions And Energy Transition Efforts Point To A Future Of Robust Growth And Diversification
LinQuest's acquisition and strategic shifts towards energy security and transition projects position KBR for significant growth in national security, LNG, and ammonia production.KBR: Reasonably Valued With Solid Growth Prospects
Jul 31Shareholder Returns
| KBR | US Professional Services | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 1.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| 1Y | -32.5% | -21.2% | 29.8% |
Return vs Industry: KBR underperformed the US Professional Services industry which returned -20.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: KBR underperformed the US Market which returned 28.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| KBR volatility | |
|---|---|
| KBR Average Weekly Movement | 4.7% |
| Professional Services Industry Average Movement | 8.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: KBR has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: KBR's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 36,000 | Stuart John Bradie | www.kbr.com |
KBR, Inc. provides scientific, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and commercial customers worldwide. The company operates through Government Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions segments. It offers research and development, advanced prototyping, acquisition support, systems engineering, cyber analytics, space domain awareness, test and evaluation, data analytics and integration, systems integration and program management, global supply chain management, operations readiness and support, and professional advisory services, as well as command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance services to defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and other programs and missions for military and other government agencies.
KBR, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| KBR fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$4.90b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$450.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$7.79b |
10.3x
P/E Ratio0.6x
P/S RatioIs KBR overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| KBR income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$0 |
| Cost of Revenue | US$0 |
| Gross Profit | US$0 |
| Other Expenses | US$0 |
| Earnings | US$0 |
Last Reported Earnings
Apr 03, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 3.55 |
| Gross Margin | 14.77% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.78% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 171.8% |
How did KBR perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.8%
Current Dividend Yield19%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/05 13:13 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/04/03 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/02 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
KBR, Inc. is covered by 23 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andrew Kaplowitz | Barclays |
| Mariana Perez Mora | BofA Global Research |
| Andrew Kaplowitz | Citigroup Inc |