KBR
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
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Funds holding %
of 7,139 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
306% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $58.7M | Put options by funds: $14.5M
16% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 153 | Existing positions reduced: 132
2.87% more ownership
Funds ownership: 93.64% [Q3] → 96.51% (+2.87%) [Q4]
8% less funds holding
Funds holding: 421 [Q3] → 389 (-32) [Q4]
8% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $8.13B [Q3] → $7.45B (-$680M) [Q4]
14% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 14 [Q3] → 12 (-2) [Q4]
22% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 56 | Existing positions closed: 72
Research analyst outlook
3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$64
30%
upside
Avg. target
$70
42%
upside
High target
$76
55%
upside
3 analyst ratings
2 positive
67%
1 neutral
33%
0 negative
0%
Citigroup Andrew Kaplowitz 54% 1-year accuracy 44 / 81 met price target | 55%upside $76 | Buy Maintained | 29 Jan 2025 |
Keybanc Sangita Jain 37% 1-year accuracy 15 / 41 met price target | 42%upside $70 | Overweight Maintained | 8 Jan 2025 |
TD Cowen Gautam Khanna 79% 1-year accuracy 11 / 14 met price target | 30%upside $64 | Hold Maintained | 8 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 6 articles about KBR published over the past 30 days
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 day ago
KBR Dividend Declaration
HOUSTON , Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.165 per share on the company's common stock, par value $0.001 per share, to be paid on April 15, 2025, to stockholders of record on March 14, 2025. About KBR We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Will KBR (KBR) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
KBR (KBR) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
KBR to Participate in February 2025 Investor Conferences
HOUSTON , Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today its participation in upcoming February 2025 investor conferences. TD Cowen 46th Annual Aerospace and Defense Conference: Mark Sopp, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, and Jamie DuBray, Vice President of Investor Relations, will participate in a fireside chat on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
KBR Selected for Weardale Lithium's Demonstration Plant in the UK
HOUSTON , Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a contract by Weardale Lithium Limited for one of Europe's most advanced demonstration facilities for lithium brine extraction in Eastgate, County Durham, United Kingdom. Under the agreement, KBR will provide technology licensing and proprietary engineering design for Weardale Lithium's plant, which will be designed to scale up to a commercial production target of 10,000 tons per annum in the coming years.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
KBR Awarded $187M U.S. State Department Task Order for Medical Support Services in Iraq
HOUSTON , Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a new time and material (T&M), cost-reimbursable task order by the U.S. Department of State to provide medical support services in Iraq. The Medical Support Services Iraq (MedSSI) task order has a $187M ceiling and falls under the Diplomatic Platform Support Services (DiPSS) contract.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
KBR Wins Contract to Boost Sustainable Energy in Saudi Arabia
KBR's new contract with Saudi Aramco aims to enhance sustainable energy solutions.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
KBR Expands Support for Saudi's Energy Future
HOUSTON , Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a contract to support sustainable production of energy resources in Saudi Arabia by contributing to the delivery of Saudi Aramco's Master Expansion Program and increasing gas handling capacity at key regional locations. Under the contract, running through to 2028, KBR will support work to increase and maintain maximum sustainable capacity across the Shaybah field's four Gas-Oil Separation Plants (GOSPs), as well as power plant and well injection facilities – helping support the Kingdom's future energy requirements.
Positive
CNBC
1 month 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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month 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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
KBR Wins Global EPCM Contract With BP, Strengthens Ties, Stock Up
KBR's new contract with BP enhances its global energy footprint.
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