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KBR Stock Forecast: KBR, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Sept 2026
$37
+0.57% on the day

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering KBR, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $45 — +22.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 75 of 100 as at 14 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$4.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
75 / 100
Median analyst target
$45
Analysts covering
8
Revenue$2.0B+1.6% y/y
Operating income$151.0M
Net income$99.0M
Free cash flow$34.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.1%
1M
−4.1%
YTD
−7.6%
1Y
−24.3%
From 52W high
−24.7%
From 52W low
+23.0%
$30
$49
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

KBR stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores KBR, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 14 Sept 2026
75 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
100
Volatility
95
Issuance
90
Quality
83
Revisions
66
Accruals
48
Growth
34
Momentum
28
Size
24

Value (100): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Momentum (28): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (24): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

KBR stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KBR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$35$40$45$50$55$60$65Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KBRHigh $60Median $45Low $35

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says8 analysts
4 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $35Median $45High $60

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +22.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
10 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$36 → $41
31 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$50 → $49
31 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
20 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
20 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral$45 → $40
21 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
21 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$42 → $36
6 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
13 Apr 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
26 Jan 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
19 Dec 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
2 Dec 2025OppenheimerInitiatesOutperform—
14 Nov 2025Wells FargoInitiatesEqual-Weight—
13 Nov 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
3 Nov 2025CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
20 Oct 2025CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
13 Aug 2025B of A SecuritiesDowngradeNeutral—
1 Aug 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
1 Aug 2025StifelMaintainsBuy—
2 July 2025UBSDowngradeNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KBR appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

KBR vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 14 Sept 2026, KBR, Inc. returned −24.3% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

KBR vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KBRS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

KBR analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.5%
Analysts raising
6
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

KBR, Inc. (KBR) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
11.1×

Cheaper than 56% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.6×

Cheaper than 79% of US stocks

Price / book
2.8×

Cheaper than 34% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.6×

Cheaper than 36% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.6%

Higher than 31% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
31.5%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Gross margin
14.8%

Higher than 14% of US stocks

Operating margin
7.6%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Net margin
5.5%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
27.5%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.2%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.8%

Higher than 41% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

KBR, Inc. (KBR) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • KBR, Inc. has a market value of $4.6B and an enterprise value of $7.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $7.7B. The latest quarter grew 1.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $430.0M, a 5.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.31.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $355.0M.

  • KBR, Inc. spent $154.0M on share buybacks and $85.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 126.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 11.1×; forward P/E: 9.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.79%, paying out 20% of earnings.

  • KBR, Inc. employs 37,000 people — $209K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 15 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

KBR vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelEngineering & Construction
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
KBRKBR, Inc.$4.6B
75
TPCTutor Perini Corp.$4.5B
99
GVAGranite Construction, Inc.$5.0B
75
MYRGMYR Group, Inc.$4.2B
99
PRIMPrimoris Services Corp.$4.0B
30
ROADConstruction Partners, Inc.$5.5B
72
AGXArgan, Inc.$5.5B
96

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own KBR, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest KBR news & analysis

KBR Awarded US Government Contract Delivering Advanced Engineering Radio Frequency Capabilities

GlobeNewsWire · 9 Sept 2026positive

KBR announced that its Mission Technology Solutions business, which will become Trinzic after its planned spin-off, has won a three-year contract to continue advancing mission-critical radio frequency engineering and modernization for a U.S. government customer.

Why it matters — The new contract reaffirms KBR's relationship with a U.S. government client and extends its work in radio frequency capabilities as its Mission Technology Solutions business prepares to spin off into Trinzic.

KBR: A Bet On Future Innovation And Global Scale, As Major Spinoff Looms

Seeking Alpha · 8 Sept 2026positive

KBR is rated a buy with a bullish outlook supported by strong contract wins, global scale, and a favorable balance sheet. Recent earnings momentum is robust with four consecutive beats and improving operating margins, though market sentiment remains cautious ahead of the planned spinoff.

Why it matters — KBR watchers would care because the article highlights sustained contract wins, a $5B+ sustainable tech backlog, and dividend safety ahead of a major planned spinoff.

KBR: Revenue Weakness Masks Two Emerging Businesses

Seeking Alpha · 8 Sept 2026neutral

The article discusses KBR's weak recent revenue results and separation uncertainty, while noting a robust backlog (STS at ~$5.5B and MTS with ~$10.6B in contested awards) that supports the medium-term growth outlook. It also highlights a depressed valuation at 9.2x forward P/E and 7.1x EV/EBITDA.

Why it matters — KBR watchers would care because the piece weighs near-term revenue weakness and separation uncertainty against a strong backlog and depressed valuation that could support a recovery if revenue and cash flow improve.

KBR Inc. (KBR) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights KBR Inc. as a top-ranked value stock, noting that investors can identify such stocks using the Zacks Style Scores feature of its Premium research service.

Why it matters — KBR watchers would care because the company is being recognized as a top-ranked value stock, which may draw attention from value-focused investors.

Can KBR's $1.1B Weather Contract Strengthen Its Federal Footprint?

Zacks Investment Research · 2 Sept 2026positive

KBR secured a $1.1 billion contract with NOAA that expands its role in federal civilian work. The contract, which supports National Weather Service forecasting, is described as boosting the company's long-term visibility.

Why it matters — For KBR watchers, this award signals a growing federal civilian footprint and adds longer-term revenue visibility beyond its traditional defense focus.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about KBR stock

What is the KBR stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering KBR, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $45, with estimates ranging from $35 to $60. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is KBR stock a buy right now?

Of the 8 analysts covering KBR, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks KBR, Inc. 75 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KBR?

As at 14 Sept 2026, KBR, Inc. ranks 75 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (100 of 100).

Will KBR stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +22.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks KBR, Inc. 75 out of 100 as at 14 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the KBR stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering KBR, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KBR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $35 to $60 over the next 12 months.

How has KBR stock performed over the past year?

KBR, Inc. returned -24.3% over the 12 months to 14 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does KBR, Inc. do?

KBR Inc. is a global science, technology, and engineering services company that supports governments and commercial customers across defense, space, aviation, energy, and industrial markets.

What is the latest news on KBR?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 9 Sept 2026): "KBR Awarded US Government Contract Delivering Advanced Engineering Radio Frequency Capabilities". KBR announced that its Mission Technology Solutions business, which will become Trinzic after its planned spin-off, has won a three-year contract to continue advancing mission-critical radio frequency engineering and modernization for a U.S. government customer.

Company

About KBR, Inc.

KBR Inc. is a global science, technology, and engineering services company that supports governments and commercial customers across defense, space, aviation, energy, and industrial markets. Its core business is organized into Government Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions, combining mission support, systems engineering, logistics, advisory services, and digital operations with proprietary process technologies for chemical, refining, and circular economy applications. KBR Inc. works with clients that need complex technical expertise, including defense and intelligence agencies, space programs, and industrial operators seeking efficiency, emissions reduction, and process optimization. The company’s role in the financial market reflects its diversified exposure to long-term demand for government services, critical infrastructure support, and technology-enabled sustainability solutions.

CEO Mr. Stuart John Baxter Bradie · 37,000 employees · United States · https://www.kbr.com