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KBR, formerly Kellogg Brown & Root, is a global provider of technology, integrated engineering, procurement, and construction delivery, and operations and maintenance services. The company's business is organized into two segments: mission technology solutions and sustainable technology solutions. KBR has operations in over 30 countries and employs approximately 34,000 people. The firm generated $7.7 billion in revenue in 2024.

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Across the recent three months, 5 analysts have shared their insights on KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated KBR and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $61.2, accompanied by a high estimate of $69.00 and a low estimate of $55.00. Experiencing a 6.71% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $65.60. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748376023_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The perception of KBR by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jerry Revich</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sangita Jain</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sangita Jain</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$59.00</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to KBR. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of KBR compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for KBR's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into KBR's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering KBR: A Closer Look</h2>
KBR, formerly Kellogg Brown &amp; Root, is a global provider of technology, integrated engineering, procurement, and construction delivery, and operations and maintenance services. The company's business is organized into two segments: mission technology solutions and sustainable technology solutions. KBR has operations in over 30 countries and employs approximately 34,000 people. The firm generated $7.7 billion in revenue in 2024.
<h3>KBR's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining KBR's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 13.04% as of 31 March, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: KBR's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 5.64% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): KBR's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 8.08%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): KBR's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.72%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: KBR's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 2.09, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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What 5 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About KBR

Goldman Sachs analyst Jerry Revich downgrades KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) from Buy to Neutral and maintains the price target from $55 to $55.

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Goldman Sachs Downgrades KBR to Neutral, Maintains Price Target to $55

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<li>This contract supports the only permanent U.S. Navy base in Africa.</li>
<li>Under the Djibouti BOS contract, KBR will provide mission support services for the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. As one of the Navy's largest base operations support contracts, KBR will provide full-scale support, from facility operations and maintenance to fire and emergency services to airfield and security operations for thousands of military personnel. KBR will also provide basic life support services such as power generation, water supply, housing and food services. The period of performance is November 2025 to May 2034.</li>
<li>In addition to Djibouti, KBR also provides base operations support to the U.S. Navy in Bahrain, Diego Garcia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and to the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as in North America. KBR has provided mission-critical support to the U.S. military and allied nations for more than 30 years and operates in some of the most complex environments around the globe.</li>
</ul>

Contracts

General

KBR Has Been Awarded Firm Fixed Price, $476M Contract By U.S. Navy Facilities Engineering Systems Command To Continue Performing Base Operations Support Services At Camp Lemonnier And Chabelley Airfield In Djibouti

KBR(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>), a leader in human spaceflight expertise for more than 60 years, has signed a letter of intent with ACMI Properties to grow KBR's commercial space capabilities including a human spaceflight food laboratory at NASA's Exploration Park, adjacent to Johnson Space Center. The 45,000 square-foot, Houston-based facility would serve the growing commercial low-Earth orbit (LEO) industry where tailorable astronaut food systems and solutions will be designed, tested, validated, produced, and integrated into customer mission environments.

KBR Signs LOI With ACMI Properties To Expand Commercial Space Capabilities With New Human Spaceflight Food Laboratory At NASA's Exploration Park Near Johnson Space Center

Keybanc analyst Sangita Jain maintains KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $59 to $63.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on KBR, Raises Price Target to $63

KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) affirms FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $3.71-$3.95 to $3.71-$3.95 vs $3.80 analyst estimate. Affirms FY2025 sales outlook from $8.70 billion-$9.10 billion to $8.70 billion-$9.10 billion vs $8.84 billion estimate.

Guidance

KBR Affirms FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance of $3.71-$3.95 vs $3.80 Est; Affirms FY2025 Sales Guidance of $8.70B-$9.10B vs $8.84B Est

KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.98 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.86 by 13.95 percent. This is a 27.27 percent increase over earnings of $0.77 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.06 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.07 billion by 0.80 percent. This is a 13.04 percent increase over sales of $1.82 billion the same period last year.

Earnings

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KBR Q1 Adj. EPS $0.98 Beats $0.86 Estimate, Sales $2.06B Miss $2.07B Estimate

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<li>Binding strategic alliance with KBR (NYSE: KBR), a world-leading engineering group and global technology licensor set to supercharge Hazer's commercialisation strategy</li>
<li>Hazer is KBR's exclusive partner for marketing and licensing of methane pyrolysis technology</li>
<li>Clear revenue visibility targeting multiple license deals within 6 years, materially derisking Hazer's business plan</li>
<li>Capital-lite licensing model maintained; KBR A$3million work program contribution preserves Hazer's robust funding position</li>
<li>Strengthens Hazer's market penetration into high-growth market segments of ammonia and methanol, and regions including North America and Middle East</li>
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PERTH, Australia, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- &nbsp;Hazer Group Ltd ("Hazer" or "the Company") (ASX: HZR) is pleased to announce it has entered into a binding Alliance Agreement (the "Alliance") with Kellogg Brown and Root LLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>, "KBR"))) a global leader in technology and engineering solutions, for the commercial deployment and licensing of Hazer's proprietary methane pyrolysis technology.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LUV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td>597</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JBLU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.50</td>
<td>$38.8K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>39</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KBR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>518</td>
<td>976</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$39.9K</td>
<td>15.9K</td>
<td>642</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$98.5K</td>
<td>357</td>
<td>537</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$95.7K</td>
<td>992</td>
<td>421</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.50</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>359</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WCC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$55.1K</td>
<td>80</td>
<td>345</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding LUV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. Parties traded 990 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.5K, with a price of $44.0 per contract. There were 597 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2128 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JBLU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 262 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 658 contract(s) at a $3.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.8K, with a price of $59.0 per contract. There were 8502 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1419 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 39 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 39 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1008 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 926 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 53 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $30.0 per contract. There were 518 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 976 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ACHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 262 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 487 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.9K, with a price of $82.0 per contract. There were 15954 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 642 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 52 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 48 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $98.5K, with a price of $2072.0 per contract. There were 357 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 537 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CSX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 143 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $27.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $160.0 per contract. There were 1429 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 143 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 420 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.7K, with a price of $228.0 per contract. There were 992 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 421 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LUNR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 262 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 233 contract(s) at a $12.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.0K, with a price of $159.0 per contract. There were 3022 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 359 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WCC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCC#NYSE">WCC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 89 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.1K, with a price of $620.0 per contract. There were 80 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 345 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
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10 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintains KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $77 to $69.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on KBR, Lowers Price Target to $69

Keybanc analyst Sangita Jain maintains KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $67 to $59.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on KBR, Lowers Price Target to $59

KBR Bags Second \Ammonia Cracking Technology Contract By Hanwha For Clean Power Generation Facility In Korea

KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) has been analyzed by 4 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $66.75, a high estimate of $76.00, and a low estimate of $60.00. A 10.1% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $74.25. 
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<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive KBR is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tobey Sommer &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $60.00&#x7C;$70.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jerry Revich &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $64.00&#x7C;$75.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Sangita Jain &#x7C;Keybanc &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $67.00&#x7C;$70.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Andrew Kaplowitz &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $76.00&#x7C;$82.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to KBR. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of KBR compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for KBR's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
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Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of KBR's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About KBR</h2>
KBR, formerly Kellogg Brown &amp; 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 $7.7 billion in revenue in 2024.
<h3>KBR: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: KBR's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 22.66%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: KBR's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 3.63%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): KBR's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 5.21%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): KBR's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.15%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: KBR's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.96, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Where KBR Stands With Analysts

Truist Securities analyst Tobey Sommer maintains KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $70 to $60.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on KBR, Lowers Price Target to $60

KBR, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) shares rose in the premarket session on Tuesday after the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44372073/kbr-awarded-estimated-229m-contract-for-u-s-army-cargo-helicopter-systems" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced a significant contract win.</a>
The firm was awarded a recompete task order worth an estimated $229 million under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center&#8217;s (DoDIAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle.
This contract is to provide life cycle research and analysis for U.S. Army Cargo Helicopter Systems, specifically focusing on the CH-47 Chinook helicopter.
The task order was awarded by the U.S. Air Force&#8217;s 774 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, and the work will be carried out over a five-year period in Huntsville, Alabama.
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KBR will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and developing recommendations aimed at increasing the availability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of the Chinook helicopters. The company will also provide logistics management, testing program management, and supportability analyses.
The CH-47 Chinook is a critical asset in the U.S. Army&#8217;s fleet, used in a variety of missions, including troop and cargo transport, medical evacuation, and disaster relief, as well as combat operations. KBR&#8217;s role will be instrumental in enhancing the sustainability and operational capabilities of the Chinook fleet, which is essential for the Army&#8217;s operations.
Stuart Bradie, KBR&#8217;s President and CEO, expressed pride in securing the contract, noting the company&#8217;s expertise in supporting the U.S. military. With over 35 years of experience working on Army aviation programs, KBR has long been a trusted partner in maintaining and improving military systems for national security.
According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, KBR stock has lost over 14% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Tidal Trust III Intech S&amp;P Small-Mid Cap Diversified Alpha ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMDX#NYSE">SMDX</a>).
Yesterday, the company disclosed that it won a $176 million cost-plus-fixed-fee indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ)<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/03/44355527/kbr-lands-advanced-space-technology-contract-with-us-air-force-for-176-million" rel="noreferrer noopener"> contract by the&nbsp;Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).</a>
The contract will provide operations and equipment maintenance support to the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site (AMOS) in Maui, Hawaii.
Price Action: KBR shares are trading higher by 1.74% to $51.94 premarket at last check Tuesday.
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KBR Bags $229M Contract For US Army Cargo Helicopter Systems

KBR, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) shares are trading lower premarket on Monday. The company disclosed that it won a $176 million cost-plus-fixed-fee indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44351801/kbr-awarded-176m-advanced-space-technology-research-and-optimization-contract-for-air-force-resear" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)</a>.
The contract will provide operations and equipment maintenance support to the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site (AMOS) in Maui, Hawaii.
The single-award Advanced Space Technology Research and Optimization (ASTRO) contract has a ceiling of $176M and will include multiple task orders.
As per the deal, KBR will assist with the operation and upkeep of advanced experimental equipment, data processing and analysis, and system maintenance and upgrades.
The company will also oversee the modernization of mission systems to support AFRL&#8217;s space research and development activities at AMOS.
This project will span seven years, with KBR concentrating on electro-optics, data management, and the improvement of models and simulations.
Stuart Bradie, KBR president and CEO said, &#8220;It also presents an incredible opportunity for KBR to collaborate closely with the government and partners, pushing the boundaries of optical imaging and space domain awareness capabilities.&#8221;
Last week, KBR won a $85 million firm-fixed-price task order by the U.S. Air Force to procure, design and deliver critical training aids and airfield <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44214545/kbr-awarded-85m-procurement-as-a-service-contract-for-airfield-repair-kits-with-u-s-air-force" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">damage repair kits worldwide</a>.
This task order, known as the AM-2 Matting task award, is part of the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program (AFCAP) contract.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Tidal Trust III Intech S&amp;P Small-Mid Cap Diversified Alpha ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMDX#NYSE">SMDX</a>).
Price Action: KBR shares are down 1.16% at $50.07 premarket at the last check Monday.
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