KBR, Inc. (KBR) Stock Price & Analysis
KBR, Inc. (KBR) closed at USD 39.53 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 5.95% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 37.31; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 37.29–39.84 on volume of 3,040,757 shares. Market capitalization is $4.98B, with a 52-week range of USD 29.94–45.37 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
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Key facts (KBR)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold KBR (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale) (8 analysts), mean target USD 44.29 (range 35–50).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -9.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-29, EPS estimate USD 1, revenue estimate $2.04B.
Financials (SEC 10-K) (KBR)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.34B | $6.56B | $6.96B | $7.71B | $7.79B |
| Gross profit | $806M | $828M | $977M | $1.10B | $1.15B |
| Operating income | $231M | $343M | $449M | $659M | $778M |
| Net income | $27.0M | $190M | -$265M | $375M | $415M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.19 | $1.26 | -$1.96 | $2.79 | $3.21 |
| Free cash flow | $248M | $325M | $269M | $410M | $515M |
| Gross margin | 11.0% | 12.6% | 14.0% | 14.3% | 14.8% |
| Operating margin | 3.1% | 5.2% | 6.5% | 8.5% | 10.0% |
| Net margin | 0.4% | 2.9% | -3.8% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Revenue growth | +27.3% | -10.6% | +6.0% | +10.8% | +1.0% |
| Cash + short-term investments | $370M | $389M | $304M | $342M | $500M |
| Total debt | $1.89B | $1.74B | $1.83B | $2.57B | $2.60B |
Fiscal years end Jan. EPS is split-adjusted.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (KBR)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold KBR. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Cooperman | Omega Family Office | 2.07% | $73.4M | Unchanged |
Analysts (KBR)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale), 8 analysts; mean target USD 44.29 (low 35, high 50).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | Oppenheimer | Target lowered | Outperform | $60 → $50 |
| 2026-08-10 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $36 → $41 |
| 2026-07-31 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Buy | $50 → $49 |
| 2026-07-20 | B of A Securities | Target lowered | Neutral | $45 → $40 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KBR)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | |
|---|---|
| Total return | -9.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | — |
| Per year | -9.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 33.8% |
| Max drawdown | -32.9% (Jan 2026→May 2026) |
KBR revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jul 3, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTS | $1.31B | 65.9% | -2.1% |
| STS | $676.0M | 34.1% | +9.7% |
| Total revenue | $1.98B | 100% | — |
KBR revenue by product line (quarter ended Oct 3, 2025)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense & Intel | $814.0M | 42.2% | +14.3% |
| Readiness & Sustainment | $300.0M | 15.5% | -22.3% |
| Science & Space | $292.0M | 15.1% | -5.2% |
| Total revenue | $1.93B | 100% | — |
KBR revenue by region (quarter ended Jul 3, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S | $1.02B | 51.3% | -8.3% |
| Europe | $361.0M | 18.2% | +1.4% |
| Middle East | $245.0M | 12.3% | +19.5% |
| Australia | $157.0M | 7.9% | +14.6% |
| Other countries | $102.0M | 5.1% | +168.4% |
| Africa | $52.0M | 2.6% | -24.6% |
| Asia | $49.0M | 2.5% | +32.4% |
| Total revenue | $1.98B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
KBR suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Aspire Defence | “Joint venture cash and Aspire Defence project cash balances reflect the amounts held by joint venture entities that we consolidate for financial reporting purposes.” |
| Partner | ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD (ESLT) | “The Affinity joint venture, with Elbit Systems Ltd., procures, operates and maintains aircraft and aircraft-related assets over an 18-year contract period, in support of the U.K.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026.
KBR customer concentration
In the period ended Jan 2, 2026, 2 direct customers each accounted for at least 10% (57%, 9%) of revenue, per the company's 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026. The company does not name them.
KBR company outlook (results filed Jul 30, 2026)
- “KBR reaffirms the following full‑year fiscal 2026 outlook for the consolidated company and plans to update standalone outlooks in connection with the planned spin transaction.”
- “In the prior quarter, these metrics also excluded the Plaquemines LNG project. 2 As used throughout this earnings release, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted earnings per share, Adjusted operating cash flows, and Adjusted operating cash conversion are non-GAAP financial measures.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
KBR analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.00 | $1.04 | -3.2% | $2.04B | 8 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.04 | $1.06 | -2.1% | $2.10B | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $4.00 | $3.97 | +0.8% | $8.06B | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $4.08 | $4.14 | -1.6% | $8.52B | 9 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC)
| Price | USD 39.53 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 5.95% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 37.31 |
| Open | USD 37.77 |
| Day Range | USD 37.29 – 39.84 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 29.94 – 45.37 |
| Volume | 3,040,757 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.98B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KBR)
Nexqual's technical model rates KBR "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 73.95 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 36.46) |
| MACD | 0.46 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (KBR)
Wall Street analysts rate KBR "Hold" based on 8 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 44.29 (range USD 35–50), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 8 |
| Mean Target | USD 44.29 |
| High Target | USD 50 |
| Low Target | USD 35 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 4 / 0 |
Earnings (KBR)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1 |
| Revenue Estimate | $2.04B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.99 vs est 0.9 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.96 vs est 0.91 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.99 vs est 0.95 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.02 vs est 0.95 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KBR)
| Total Revenue | $7.72B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +1.60% |
| Gross Margin | +14.48% |
| Operating Margin | +7.61% |
| Profit Margin | +5.49% |
| ROE | +27.53% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.7 |
| Current Ratio | 1.15 |
| Total Cash | $323.00M |
| Total Debt | $2.80B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jul 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $355.00M (4.6% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KBR)
Nexqual rates KBR, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +0.6% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 14%, operating 8% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $312M cash and investments vs $2.55B debt (Jul 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $355M (last 4 quarters to Jul 2026, SEC), slim 4.6% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 28%, ROA 5.2% |
Ownership (KBR)
| Insider Ownership | +1.21% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +107.46% |
| Shares Outstanding | 126.07M |
| Float | 124.44M |
| Short % of Float | +9.76% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
Leadership (KBR)
KBR, Inc. is led by Stuart John Baxter Bradie, CEO, President & Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
| CEO, President & Chairman | Stuart John Baxter Bradie |
|---|---|
| President of Sustainable Technology Solutions | Jalal Jay Ibrahim |
Major Backers & Investors (KBR)
Notable institutional backers of KBR, Inc. include FMR, LLC, Invesco, Fidelity, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 14.32% |
| Invesco | 6.63% |
| Fidelity | 6.55% |
| AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds)-Invesco Small Cap Value Fund | 4.76% |
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 3.67% |
| UBS Group AG | 2.32% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 11.02% |
| Vanguard Group | 9.42% |
| State Street | 3.56% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.66% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC.
From KBR, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-26)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- The technologies we license include the transformation of raw materials into commodity chemicals, such as phenol, which is used in the production of consumer end products and our ammonia process technologies used in the conversion of natural gas to ammonia with a fully developed, proprietary, end-to-end solutions for both fossil-based and green ammonia (K-GreeNTM).
- With our proprietary technology, we also offer proprietary equipment, integration services, and catalysts that enable our clients to convert their raw material to valuable end products.
- We design and bring to market patented, proprietary process technology which we license to enable safe, energy efficient, and cost competitive production of energy and special chemical products to meet growing global consumer demand.
- We have developed, acquired or otherwise have the right to license leading technologies, including technologies held under license from third parties, used for the production of a range of essential products in the areas of transportation fuels, petrochemicals and polymers, fertilizers, semi-submersibles and specialty chemicals.
Partnerships
- Through early planning and scope definition, advanced technologies and facility life-cycle optimization, our STS business segment works closely with customers to provide what we believe is the optimal approach to maximize their return on investment.
- Our rights to make use of technologies licensed to us are governed by written agreements of varying durations, including some with fixed terms that are subject to renewal based on mutual agreement.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- We could be adversely impacted if we fail to comply with international export and domestic laws, which are rigorously enforced by the U.S. government.
- We are subject to anti-bribery laws in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, violations of which could result in suspension or debarment of our ability to contract with the U.S. state or local governments, U.S. government agencies or the U.K. MoD, third-party claims, loss of customers, adverse financial impact, damage to reputation and adverse consequences on financing for current or future projects.
- Our effective tax rate and tax positions may vary.
- Our business and operations expose us to numerous legal and regulatory requirements, and any violation of these requirements could harm our business.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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