KBR

KBR · NYSE

$36.84+$0.08 (+0.22%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:30 PM ET

Prev close $36.76

KBR analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 6 analysts over the last 12 months. 50% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy3
Hold3
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 9 analysts

Average $44.60 (+21.1% upside)

Low: $35.35
Now: $36.84
High: $52.50

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

KBR analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Oppenheimer	Sep 22, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$60.00 → $50.00	52%
UBS	Aug 10, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$36.00 → $41.00	57%
Citigroup	Jul 31, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$50.00 → $49.00	63%
B of A Securities	Jul 20, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$45.00 → $40.00	69%
UBS	May 21, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$42.00 → $36.00	57%
Citigroup	May 6, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$53.00 → $50.00	63%
Wells Fargo	Apr 13, 2026	Maintains	Equal-Weight	$45.00 → $40.00	54%
Citigroup	Jan 26, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$57.00 → $53.00	63%
Truist Securities	Dec 19, 2025	Maintains	Buy	$62.00 → $50.00	61%
Oppenheimer	Dec 2, 2025	Initiates	Outperform	$60.00	52%

The case for and against

Updated Mar 27, 2026

Bull case

KBR is projected to experience significant growth in its sustainable technology solutions segment, with expectations of double-digit increases in EBITDA and sales due to approximately 85% of 2024 projected sales already in backlog. The company is poised to benefit from favorable conditions in the energy markets and an increase in government spending on defense and logistics due to heightened geopolitical risks. With a reported revenue of $7.8 billion in 2025, KBR’s diverse global operations across over 30 countries and a substantial workforce of approximately 36,000 employees further underpin a positive outlook for the firm.

Bear case

KBR faces significant challenges that could negatively impact its organic growth and ability to meet 2025 EBITDA targets, particularly due to difficulties in hiring sufficient staff and consultants. Additionally, the company's reliance on sustainable technology solutions may further constrain performance if growth in that segment declines, especially in the context of a potential global recession or drops in energy prices, particularly in regard to crack spreads. Furthermore, while there is potential for margin expansion, the company may struggle as its service-driven growth could be margin dilutive compared to its technology offerings, exacerbating financial pressures.

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