Overview

• Engineering solutions provider's Q4 revenue slightly missed analyst expectations, down 11% yr/yr

• Adjusted EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectations, rising 10%

• Company made progress on planned spin-off, enhancing strategic focus

Outlook

• KBR issues fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of $7.90 bln to $8.36 bln

• Company expects fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA between $980 mln and $1,040 mln

• KBR plans to spin off Mission Technology Solutions in the second half of 2026

Result Drivers

• REVENUE DECLINE - Revenue fell 11% due to slower award pace and EUCOM scope reductions

• OPERATING INCOME GROWTH - Operating income rose 36% due to increased earnings from affiliates and reduced expenses

• SEGMENT PERFORMANCE - MTS revenue down 14% due to procurement delays; STS revenue down 2% due to capital allocation reassessment

Company press release: ID:nGNX3S00Bb

Key Details

*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", 4 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the it services & consulting peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for KBR Inc is $51.50, about 26.2% above its February 25 closing price of $40.81

• The stock recently traded at 10 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 10 three months ago

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