KBR, Inc.

NYSE:KBR Stock Report

Market Cap: US$4.9b

KBR Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

KBR is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 12% and 5.5% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 14.4% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 25.7% in 3 years.

Key information

12.0%

Earnings growth rate

14.35%

EPS growth rate

Professional Services earnings growth14.9%
Revenue growth rate5.5%
Future return on equity25.74%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated05 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

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 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.

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
Does KBR (NYSE:KBR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

How KBR's Strong Quarterly Performance And Strategic Announcements Shape Its Investment Thesis

May 22
How KBR's Strong Quarterly Performance And Strategic Announcements Shape Its Investment Thesis

KBR: Uncertainty Over Activist Investor And Government Spending Cuts

Jan 16

KBR Stock Q3 Earnings: Decent Results, I Was Wrong About The Company

Oct 24

KBR Inc.: I Need Evidence That Revenues Will Grow At Double-Digits

Sep 11
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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 31

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:KBR - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
1/2/20267,786450482524N/A
10/3/20258,041416450515N/A
7/4/20258,047400413482N/A
4/4/20257,942401408469N/A
1/3/20257,710373410462N/A
9/27/20247,332319449505N/A
6/28/20247,165199238304N/A
3/29/20247,071-257301387N/A
12/29/20236,956-264269331N/A
9/29/20236,834-193216308N/A
6/30/20236,690-99380470N/A
3/31/20236,553345258342N/A
12/31/20226,564189325396N/A
9/30/20227,455166291338N/A
6/30/20227,672150305338N/A
3/31/20227,592-93287317N/A
12/31/20217,33927248278N/A
9/30/20216,306-24357398N/A
6/30/20215,842-29332371N/A
3/31/20215,69181345376N/A
12/31/20205,767-63347367N/A
9/30/20205,753-33284302N/A
6/30/20205,799-30307325N/A
3/31/20205,83657N/A249N/A
12/31/20195,639201N/A256N/A
9/30/20195,517190N/A328N/A
6/30/20195,370188N/A282N/A
3/31/20195,215184N/A343N/A
12/31/20184,913279N/A165N/A
9/30/20184,520506N/A-9N/A
6/30/20184,276497N/A-53N/A
3/31/20184,103529N/A178N/A
12/31/20174,171429N/A193N/A
9/30/20174,42471N/A291N/A
6/30/20174,463-36N/A283N/A
3/31/20174,378-66N/A-33N/A
12/31/20164,268-61N/A61N/A
9/30/20164,15868N/A140N/A
6/30/20164,284185N/A174N/A
3/31/20164,656199N/A134N/A
12/31/20155,096201N/A47N/A
9/30/20155,433-1,081N/A-93N/A
6/30/20155,891-1,106N/A11N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: KBR's forecast earnings growth (12% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: KBR's earnings (12% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16% per year).

High Growth Earnings: KBR's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: KBR's revenue (5.5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.2% per year).

High Growth Revenue: KBR's revenue (5.5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: KBR's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (25.7%)

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/05 13:13
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/05 00:00
Earnings2026/04/03
Annual Earnings2026/01/02

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 Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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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.

AnalystInstitution
Andrew KaplowitzBarclays
Mariana Perez MoraBofA Global Research
Andrew KaplowitzCitigroup Inc