59.36 USD
-0.44
0.74%
At close Jan 17, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
59.36
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-0.74%
5 days
2.65%
1 month
4.47%
3 months
-14.50%
6 months
-11.73%
Year to date
2.56%
1 year
11.29%
5 years
100.68%
10 years
276.65%
 

About: KBR, formerly Kellogg Brown & Root, is global provider of technology, integrated engineering, procurement, and construction delivery, and operations and maintenance services. The company's business is organized into two segments: government solutions and sustainable technology solutions. KBR has operations in over 30 countries and employs approximately 34,000 people. The firm generated $7 billion in revenue in 2023.

Employees: 34,000

0
Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

438% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $146M | Put options by funds: $27.2M

56% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 56 | Existing positions closed: 36

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 403 [Q2] → 420 (+17) [Q3]

2% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $8.31B [Q2] → $8.13B (-$185M) [Q3]

3% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 151 | Existing positions reduced: 156

2.86% less ownership

Funds ownership: 96.5% [Q2] → 93.64% (-2.86%) [Q3]

33% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 21 [Q2] → 14 (-7) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$64
8%
upside
Avg. target
$76
27%
upside
High target
$84
42%
upside

5 analyst ratings

positive
80%
neutral
20%
negative
0%
Keybanc
Sangita Jain
71% 1-year accuracy
30 / 42 met price target
18%upside
$70
Overweight
Maintained
8 Jan 2025
TD Cowen
Gautam Khanna
93% 1-year accuracy
13 / 14 met price target
8%upside
$64
Hold
Maintained
8 Jan 2025
DA Davidson
Brent Thielman
82% 1-year accuracy
37 / 45 met price target
42%upside
$84
Buy
Maintained
19 Nov 2024
UBS
Steven Fisher
61% 1-year accuracy
17 / 28 met price target
31%upside
$78
Buy
Maintained
30 Oct 2024
Citigroup
Andrew Kaplowitz
66% 1-year accuracy
53 / 80 met price target
38%upside
$82
Buy
Maintained
22 Oct 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 9 articles about KBR published over the past 30 days

Positive
CNBC
2 days ago
Irenic takes a position at KBR. Here's how the activist may help improve shareholder value
Activist Irenic Capital Management has a stake in government contractor KBR.
Irenic takes a position at KBR. Here's how the activist may help improve shareholder value
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
KBR: Uncertainty Over Activist Investor And Government Spending Cuts
KBR, Inc. is poised for robust earnings growth. However, there is uncertainty because of an activist investor and potential government spending cuts. The company, which provides government and sustainable technology solutions, boasts a $22.1 billion backlog and strong financial metrics. Activist investor Irenic Capital may push for a split, but the current configuration appears more favorable for shareholder value.
KBR: Uncertainty Over Activist Investor And Government Spending Cuts
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
KBR Wins Global EPCM Contract With BP, Strengthens Ties, Stock Up
KBR's new contract with BP enhances its global energy footprint.
KBR Wins Global EPCM Contract With BP, Strengthens Ties, Stock Up
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
BP Expands 70-Year Partnership With KBR in Global Energy Deal
BP signs a three-year global agreement with KBR for engineering and EPCM services, reinforcing their decades-long partnership and global energy ambitions.
BP Expands 70-Year Partnership With KBR in Global Energy Deal
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
KBR Awarded Global Agreement by BP for Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management Services
HOUSTON , Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a global agreement by BP International Limited (bp) for engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide EPCM for onshore, offshore, greenfield and brownfield conventional energy projects and new energy sector projects worldwide for three years, with an option to extend for two additional years.
KBR Awarded Global Agreement by BP for Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management Services
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
KBR, Inc. to Hold Fourth Quarter and FY 2024 Earnings Conference Call
HOUSTON , Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal 2024 financial results on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time (4:00 p.m.
KBR, Inc. to Hold Fourth Quarter and FY 2024 Earnings Conference Call
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
KBR Announces Segment Realignment and Executive Appointments in Support of Advancing Strategy
Realigned segments to support continued growth and profitability; Government Solutions segment renamed Mission Technology Solutions Stuart Bradie, President and Chief Executive Officer, appointed Chair Elect and Byron Bright, President, Government Solutions U.S., named Chief Operating Officer, effective May 2025 Reiterating 2027 financial targets Hosting a webcast to discuss these updates on January 8, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. EST HOUSTON , Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) today announced segment reporting updates and executive appointments focused on advancing the Company's strategic direction.
KBR Announces Segment Realignment and Executive Appointments in Support of Advancing Strategy
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
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3 GARP Stocks That Investors Can Scoop Up for Maximum Returns
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Here's Why Investors Should Add KBR Stock to Their Portfolio
KBR's robust backlog, strong bookings, and strategic acquisitions position it well for continued growth and future success.
Here's Why Investors Should Add KBR Stock to Their Portfolio
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
KBR's New Contract Win in Kazakhstan Boosts Its Backlog Growth
The new contract win for its ammonia technology from KazAzot is expected to boost KBR's growth in the upcoming period.
KBR's New Contract Win in Kazakhstan Boosts Its Backlog Growth
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