KBR Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Results

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KBR reported strong Q4 and fiscal year 2024 results with significant growth. Q4 revenues reached $2.1 billion, up 23% (15% organic), with net income of $76 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $228 million, up 21%. For FY2024, revenues were $7.7 billion, up 11% (9% organic), with net income of $375 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $870 million, up 16%.

The company maintained strong bookings with $8.8 billion and a 1.1x book-to-bill ratio for the year. KBR returned $297 million to shareholders through share repurchases ($218 million) and dividends ($79 million). The Board approved a 10% dividend increase and expanded the share repurchase authorization to $750 million.

KBR announced a segment realignment effective for fiscal 2025, with Government Solutions being renamed to Mission Technology Solutions. The company's backlog stands at $21.2 billion, with over 75% of projected 2025 revenues already under contract.

Positive

• Q4 revenue growth of 23% to $2.1 billion
• FY2024 revenue increase of 11% to $7.7 billion
• Q4 Adjusted EPS up 32% to $0.91
• Strong backlog of $21.2 billion
• 10% dividend increase announced
• Share repurchase authorization increased to $750 million
• 103% Operating cash conversion in FY2024

Negative

• Q4 Operating income down 4% to $142 million
• Net leverage ratio at 2.6x
• $26 million contract dispute resolution cost in Q4

Insights

Financial Analyst

KBR's FY2024 results reveal a company executing effectively on multiple fronts. The 23% revenue growth in Q4, with 15% being organic, demonstrates strong underlying business momentum. The expansion of adjusted EBITDA margins to 11.2% for the full year indicates improved operational efficiency and pricing power.

The company's strategic positioning is particularly noteworthy. With over 60% of adjusted EBITDA now coming from non-U.S. government customers, KBR has successfully diversified its revenue streams, reducing concentration risk. The $21.2 billion backlog provides excellent revenue visibility, with 75% of projected 2025 revenues already under contract.

The segment realignment into Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions represents a strategic pivot to capture higher-margin opportunities. The Sustainable Technology Solutions segment's impressive 20.6% EBITDA margin in Q4 validates this strategy, particularly in growth areas like sustainable technologies and services.

Capital allocation remains balanced and shareholder-friendly. The 10% dividend increase and expanded $750 million share repurchase authorization signal management's confidence in future cash flows. The net leverage ratio of 2.6x remains manageable, especially given the strong operating cash conversion rate of 103%.

The integration of LinQuest enhances KBR's capabilities in high-growth areas like national security and military space missions, positioning the company to capture increased defense and technology spending. This acquisition contributed $140 million to Q4 revenues, demonstrating immediate accretion.

Delivered Strong Financial Performance with Solid Bookings Momentum

Issues Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance for Revenues, Adj. EBITDA, Adj. EPS, and Operating Cash Flows

Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights
(All comparisons versus prior year period unless noted.)

• Revenues of $2.1 billion, up 23% (15% organic)
• Net income attributable to KBR of $76 million; Adjusted EBITDA² of $228 million, up 21% with an Adjusted EBITDA² margin of 10.7%
• Diluted EPS of $0.57; Adjusted EPS² of $0.91, up 32%
• Bookings and options¹ of $2.0 billion with 1.0x book-to-bill¹

Fiscal Year 2024 Highlights
(All comparisons versus prior year period unless noted.)

• Revenues of $7.7 billion, up 11% (9% organic)
• Net income attributable to KBR of $375 million; Adjusted EBITDA² of $870 million, up 16% with an Adjusted EBITDA² margin of 11.2%
• Diluted EPS of $2.79; Adjusted EPS² of $3.34, up 15%
• Operating cash flows of $462 million, 103% Operating cash conversion²
• Bookings and options¹ of $8.8 billion with 1.1x book-to-bill¹
• Returned $297 million of value to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends

HOUSTON, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) today announced its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 results.

"KBR delivered sustained performance throughout the year culminating in a strong fourth quarter, with significant revenue and earnings growth as well as margin expansion," said Stuart Bradie, President and CEO. "During 2024, we maintained our industry-leading safety record, met or exceeded our full year guidance, and advanced our strategy. In addition, we executed a realignment of our segments to better serve our customers and end markets, reduce costs, and open a larger pipeline of opportunities. We also expanded our capabilities with the acquisition of LinQuest, a leading provider of advanced engineering, data analytics and digital capabilities for national security and military space missions."

Mr. Bradie continued, "We believe our business portfolio is well aligned with the priorities of the new administration in the U.S., especially in the areas of national security and energy policy. Our unique and diverse global portfolio, which serves both commercial and government clients in mission critical and key operational functions, offers resilience given issues present in the world today. As measured from our fiscal year 2024 results, more than 60% of Adj. EBITDA contribution is from non-U.S. government customers. This positioning enables us to approach our fiscal year 2025 outlook with a high degree of confidence, with more than 75% of our projected Revenues already under contract across our global, diversified contract base."

Summarized Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Results

	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	January 3,		December 29,		January 3,		December 29,
Dollars in millions, except share data	2025		2023		2025		2023
Revenues	$          2,122		$          1,730		$          7,742		$          6,956
Operating income	142		147		662		448
Net income (loss) attributable to KBR	76		21		375		(265)
Adjusted EBITDA2	228		188		870		747
Operating income margin	6.7 %		8.5 %		8.6 %		6.4 %
Adjusted EBITDA2 margin	10.7 %		10.9 %		11.2 %		10.7 %
Earnings per share:
Diluted earnings per share	0.57		0.15		2.79		(1.96)
Adjusted earnings per share2	0.91		0.69		3.34		2.91
Cash flows:
Operating cash flows	40		83		462		331
Adjusted operating cash flows2	40		83		462		463
Return of capital to shareholders:
Payments to reacquire common stock	51		1		218		138
Payments of dividends to shareholders	20		19		79		72
Leverage:
Total gross debt					2,594		1,851
Cash					350		304
Net leverage (Net debt / Adjusted EBITDA2)					2.6x		2.1x

 

Fourth Quarter 2024 Consolidated Results Review
(All comparisons against the fourth quarter 2023 unless noted.)

Revenues were $2.1 billion, up 23% or $392 million, primarily driven by on-contract growth across all Government Solutions business units, contributions from the LinQuest acquisition, and growing demand in Sustainable Technology Solutions from engineering and professional services and technology licensing.

Operating income was $142 million, down 4% or $5 million, primarily due to a $26 million resolution of an outstanding contract dispute associated with a legacy U.S. government project.

Net income attributable to KBR was $76 million, up 262% or $55 million, primarily due to a $66 million non-cash charge in the prior year period related to the election of cash as the settlement method for our Convertible Notes that did not recur in the current year period.

Diluted earnings per share were $0.57, up 280% or $0.42, primarily due to higher Net income attributable to KBR noted above and lower diluted weighted average common shares outstanding in the current year period.

Adjusted EBITDA² was $228 million, up 21% or $40 million, generally in line with the growth in Revenues. Adjusted EBITDA² margin was 10.7%, generally in line with the prior period.

Adjusted earnings per share² were $0.91, up 32% or $0.22, due to the increase in Adjusted EBITDA² noted above, favorable Other non-operating income results from foreign exchange, and lower adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding; partially offset by higher interest expense. 

Backlog and options as of the fiscal year end totaled $21.2 billion. Book-to-bill¹ was 1.0x for the quarter and 1.1x on a trailing-twelve-months basis.

Summarized Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Segment Results

	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	January 3,		December 29,		January 3,		December 29,
Dollars in millions, Backlog in billions	2025		2023		2025		2023
Revenues	$          2,122		$          1,730		$          7,742		$          6,956
Government Solutions	1,598		1,328		5,871		5,353
Sustainable Technology Solutions	524		402		1,871		1,603
Adjusted EBITDA2	228		188		870		747
Government Solutions	150		128		587		536
Sustainable Technology Solutions	108		85		398		336
Corporate	(30)		(25)		(115)		(125)
Adjusted EBITDA2 margin	10.7 %		10.9 %		11.2 %		10.7 %
Government Solutions	9.4 %		9.6 %		10.0 %		10.0 %
Sustainable Technology Solutions	20.6 %		21.1 %		21.3 %		21.0 %
Backlog					17,264		17,335
Government Solutions					13,554		12,790
Sustainable Technology Solutions					3,710		4,545
Backlog and options					21,239		21,732
Government Solutions					17,529		17,187
Sustainable Technology Solutions					3,710		4,545

 

Fourth Quarter 2024 Segment Results Review
(All comparisons against the fourth quarter 2023 unless noted.)

Government Solutions (GS)
Revenues were $1,598 million, up 20% or $270 million, driven by new and on-contract growth across all business units and $140 million from the LinQuest acquisition.

Operating income was $91 million, down 12% or $12 million, primarily due to a $26 million resolution of an outstanding contract dispute associated with a legacy U.S. government project. Operating income margin was 5.7%.

Adjusted EBITDA² was $150 million, up 17% or $22 million, generally in line with the growth in Revenues. Adjusted EBITDA² margin was 9.4%, generally in line with the prior year period.

Backlog and options as of the fiscal year end totaled $17.5 billion. Book-to-bill¹ was 0.9x for the quarter and 1.1x on a trailing-twelve months basis.

The following new business awards were announced:

• Awarded $187 million U.S. State Department Task Order for Medical Support Services in Iraq
• Awarded $445 million DoD Contract for Joint Mission Environment Test Capability Program
• Awarded $88 million Contract to Provide Rapid Prototyping for Naval Air Systems Command

Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS)
Revenues were $524 million, up 30% or $122 million, driven by increasing demand for sustainable technologies and services.

Operating income was $93 million, up 15% or $12 million, generally in line with the growth in Revenues but partially offset by a $10 million non-cash charge recorded in Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates in the current quarter related to foreign currency remeasurement of a contingent liability on the legacy Ichthys project. Operating income margin was 17.7%.

Adjusted EBITDA² was $108 million, up 27% or $23 million, generally in line with the growth in Revenues. Adjusted EBITDA² margin was 20.6%, generally in line with the prior year period.

Backlog as of the fiscal year end totaled $3.7 billion. Book-to-bill¹ was 1.3x for the quarter and 1.1x on a trailing-twelve months basis.

The following new business awards were announced:

• Selected to Provide Technology Licensing and Proprietary Engineering Design for Lithium Extraction Demonstration Plant in the UK
• Awarded Contract to Support Sustainable Energy Production in Saudi Arabia
• Awarded Global Agreement with BP to Provide EPCM Services
• Awarded FEED Contract for LNG Project in Sur, Oman
• Ammonia Technology Selected by KazAzot, Kazakhstan
• Ammonia Technology Selected by AMUFERT, Angola

Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Capital Deployment
Liquidity as of January 3, 2025, totaled approximately $1 billion, comprising $655 million in borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility and $350 million cash on hand. Net leverage ratio as of  January 3, 2025, was 2.6x.

Operating cash flows for the fiscal year were $462 million with Operating cash conversion² of 103%. Operating cash flows in the fourth quarter and fiscal year were reduced due to a pre-funding of our 2025 pension obligation to our U.K pension plan for approximately £17 million ($21 million at exchange rate as of January 3, 2025).

During the fiscal year, KBR returned $297 million in capital to shareholders, consisting of $218 million in share repurchases and $79 million in regular dividends.

On February 20, 2025, the Board of Directors approved a 10% increase to the dividend, resulting in a quarterly dividend of $0.165 per share, or $0.66 per share annualized. The dividend is payable April 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 14, 2025. In addition, the Board increased the total amount authorized and available for repurchase under the share repurchase program to $750 million.

Segment Realignment
To streamline and optimize our processes, we realigned our segments effective for fiscal 2025. As part of this realignment, our Government Solutions reportable segment has been renamed Mission Technology Solutions, while Sustainable Technology Solutions has retained its name. The international business contained within Government Solutions has been integrated into both Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions. The Company will begin reporting the new segment information beginning the first fiscal quarter of 2025.

Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance
KBR issues the following outlook for fiscal year 2025:

	Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance	Growth
Revenues	$8.7B - $9.1B	+ 12%  - 18%, up 15% at the midpoint
Adjusted EBITDA	$950M - $990M	+ 9%  - 14%, up 11% at the midpoint
Adjusted EPS	$3.71 - $3.95	+ 11%  - 18%, up 15% at the midpoint
Operating cash flows	$500M - $550M	+ 8%  - 19%, up 14% at the midpoint

 

The company does not provide reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS to the most comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the company is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of legal proceedings, unusual gains and losses, and acquisition-related expenses without unreasonable effort, which could be material to the company's results computed in accordance with GAAP. 

Management has provided the following assumptions related to fiscal year 2025 guidance:

• Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding: ~133 million
• Depreciation & amortization: ~$165 million (includes ~$45 million purchased intangibles amortization)
• Capital expenditures: ~$50 - 65 million
• Effective tax rate: 25% - 27%
• Adjusted EPS phasing: 47% 1H / 53% 2H

Conference Call Details
The company will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 results on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations section of KBR's website at investors.kbr.com. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the call on KBR's website or by telephone at +1.866.813.9403, passcode: 718317.

About KBR
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
Visit www.kbr.com

Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding our expectations for our future financial performance, effective tax rate, operating cash flows, contract revenues, award activity and backlog, program activity, our business strategy, business opportunities, interest expense, our plans for raising and deploying capital and paying dividends, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company's control that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: uncertainty, delays or reductions in government funding, appropriations and payments, including as a result of continuing resolution funding mechanisms, government shutdowns or changing budget priorities; developments and changes in government laws, regulations and regulatory requirements and policies that may require us to pause, delay or abandon new and existing projects; changes in the priorities, focus, authority and budgets of government agencies under the new administration that may impact our existing projects and/or our ability to win new contracts; the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and volatility and continued unrest in the Middle East and the related impacts on our business; potential adverse economic and market conditions, such as interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations, the company's ability to manage its liquidity; the outcome of and the publicity surrounding audits and investigations by domestic and foreign government agencies and legislative bodies; potential adverse proceedings by such agencies and potential adverse results and consequences from such proceedings; changes in capital spending by the company's customers; the company's ability to obtain contracts from existing and new customers and perform under those contracts; structural changes in the industries in which the company operates; escalating costs associated with and the performance of fixed-fee projects and the company's ability to control its cost under its contracts; claims negotiations and contract disputes with the company's customers; changes in the demand for or price of oil and/or natural gas; protection of intellectual property rights; compliance with environmental laws; compliance with laws related to income taxes; unsettled political conditions, war and the effects of terrorism; foreign operations and foreign exchange rates and controls; the development and installation of financial systems; the possibility of cyber and malware attacks; increased competition for employees; the ability to successfully complete and integrate acquisitions; investment decisions by project owners; and operations of joint ventures, including joint ventures that are not controlled by the company.

The company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent 8-Ks, and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss some of the important risk factors that the company has identified that may affect its business, results of operations and financial condition. Except as required by law, the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

For further information, please contact:

Investors
Jamie DuBray
Vice President, Investor Relations
713-753-2133
Investors@kbr.com

Media
Philip Ivy
Vice President, Global Communications
713-753-3800
Mediarelations@kbr.com

1	As used throughout this release, book-to-bill and bookings and options exclude long-term UK PFIs and the Plaquemines LNG project.
2	As used throughout this earnings release, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted earnings per share, Operating cash conversion, and Adjusted operating cash flows and conversion are non-GAAP financial measures.  See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial information, including reconciliations to the nearest GAAP measures.

 

KBR, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Operations (In millions, except for per share data) (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	January 3,		December 29,		January 3,		December 29,
	2025		2023		2025		2023
Revenues:
Government Solutions	$            1,598		$            1,328		$          5,871		$          5,353
Sustainable Technology Solutions	524		402		1,871		1,603
Total revenues	2,122		1,730		7,742		6,956
Gross profit	293		237		1,103		977
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates	10		36		107		114
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(154)		(118)		(544)		(488)
Legal settlement of legacy matter	—		—		—		(144)
Gain (loss) on disposition of assets and investments	—		(7)		7		(7)
Other	(7)		(1)		(11)		(4)
Operating income:
Government Solutions	91		103		453		285
Sustainable Technology Solutions	93		81		370		324
Corporate	(42)		(37)		(161)		(161)
Total operating income	142		147		662		448
Interest expense	(44)		(30)		(144)		(115)
Charges associated with Convertible Notes	—		(66)		—		(494)
Other non-operating income (expense)	3		(4)		(7)		(5)
Income (loss) before income taxes	101		47		511		(166)
Provision for income taxes	(23)		(26)		(130)		(95)
Net income (loss)	78		21		381		(261)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	2		—		6		4
Net income (loss) attributable to KBR	$                  76		$                  21		$              375		$            (265)
Adjusted EBITDA1	$                228		$                188		$              870		$              747
Diluted EPS	$               0.57		$               0.15		$             2.79		$           (1.96)
Adjusted EPS1	$               0.91		$               0.69		$             3.34		$             2.91
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	133		137		134		135
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding	133		135		134		136
1 See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial information, including a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure

 

KBR, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets          (In millions, except share data)
		January 3,		December 29,
		2025		2023
		(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$               350		$               304
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $9 and $8		1,071		981
Contract assets		273		177
Other current assets		179		189
Total current assets		1,873		1,651
Pension Assets		82		—
Property, plant, and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $474 and $458 (including net PPE of $57 and $36 owned by a variable interest entity)		289		239
Operating lease right-of-use assets		203		138
Goodwill		2,630		2,109
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $427 and $382		763		618
Equity in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates		192		206
Deferred income taxes		209		239
Other assets		422		365
Total assets		$           6,663		$           5,565
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$               777		$               593
Contract liabilities		336		359
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits		353		340
Current maturities of long-term debt		36		31
Other current liabilities		280		249
Total current liabilities		1,782		1,572
Employee compensation and benefits		135		120
Income tax payable		122		106
Deferred income taxes		83		106
Long-term debt		2,533		1,801
Operating lease liabilities		228		176
Other liabilities		313		290
Total liabilities		5,196		4,171
Commitments and Contingencies
KBR shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, none issued		—		—
Common stock, $0.001 par value 300,000,000 shares authorized, 182,469,230 and 181,713,586 shares issued, and 132,435,609 and 135,067,562 shares outstanding, respectively		—		—
Paid-in capital in excess of par		2,526		2,505
Retained earnings		1,367		1,072
Treasury stock, 50,033,621 shares and 46,646,024 shares, at cost, respectively		(1,494)		(1,279)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(946)		(915)
Total KBR shareholders' equity		1,453		1,383
Noncontrolling interests		14		11
Total shareholders' equity		1,467		1,394
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$           6,663		$           5,565

 

KBR, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In millions)(Unaudited)
	Year Ended
	January 3,		December 29,
	2025		2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$                    381		$                   (261)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Charges associated with Convertible Notes	—		494
Depreciation and amortization	156		141
Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates	(107)		(114)
Deferred income tax expense	1		14
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets	(7)		7
Other	41		46
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired businesses:
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses	(1)		(32)
Contract assets	(96)		44
Accounts payable	148		(49)
Contract liabilities	(27)		82
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits	(6)		22
Payments on operating lease liabilities	(71)		(65)
Payments from unconsolidated affiliates, net	9		18
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated affiliates	163		74
Pension funding	(62)		(9)
Other assets and liabilities	(60)		(81)
Total cash flows provided by operating activities	$                    462		$                     331
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	$                     (77)		$                     (80)
Net proceeds from sale of assets or investments	7		—
Return of equity method investments, net	36		60
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	(738)		—
Funding in other investment	(5)		(39)
Other	1		(11)
Total cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities	$                  (776)		$                     (70)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on short-term and long-term debt	574		—
Borrowings on Revolver	393		785
Payments on short-term and long-term debt	(124)		(17)
Payments on Revolver	(98)		(340)
Payments on settlement of warrants	(33)		(217)
Proceeds from the settlement of note hedge	—		493
Payments to settle Convertible Notes	—		(843)
Debt issuance costs	(18)		—
Payments of dividends to shareholders	(79)		(72)
Payments to reacquire common stock	(218)		(138)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest	(10)		—
Other	(13)		(10)
Total cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities	$                    374		$                   (359)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(14)		13
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	46		(85)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	304		389
Cash and equivalents at end of period	$                    350		$                     304
Supplemental disclosure of cash flows information:
Noncash financing activities
Dividends declared	$                       20		$                       18

 

Unaudited Non-GAAP Financial Information
The following information provides reconciliations of certain non-GAAP financial measures presented in the press release to which this reconciliation is attached to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The company has provided the non-GAAP financial information presented in the press release as information supplemental and in addition to the financial measures presented in the press release that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, the GAAP financial measures presented in the press release. The non-GAAP financial measures in the press release may differ from similar measures used by other companies.

Adjusted EBITDA
We evaluate performance based on Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Net income (loss) attributable to KBR, plus Interest expense; Accretion of Convertible Notes debt discounts;  Other non-operating expense (income); Provision for income taxes; Depreciation and amortization; and certain discrete items as identified by Management to be non-recurring in nature as set forth below. Adjusted EBITDA can also be defined as Operating income less Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests; plus Depreciation and amortization;  and certain discrete items as identified by Management to be non-recurring in nature as set forth below. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Revenues. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin for each of the three- and twelve-month periods ended January 3, 2025 and December 29, 2023 are considered non-GAAP financial measures under SEC rules because Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain amounts included in the calculation of Net income (loss) attributable to KBR in accordance with GAAP for such periods. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin afford investors a view of what management considers KBR's core performance for each of the three- and twelve-month periods ended January 3, 2025 and December 29, 2023 and also affords investors the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core performance for the comparable periods. 

	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	January 3,		December 29,		January 3,		December 29,
Dollars in millions	2025		2023		2025		2023
Net income (loss) attributable to KBR	$                  76		$                  21		$                375		$              (265)
•          Interest expense	44		30		144		115
•          Accretion of Convertible Notes debt discounts	—		40		—		282
•          Other non-operating expense (income)	(3)		4		7		5
•          Provision for income taxes	23		26		130		95
•          Depreciation and amortization	44		37		156		141
•          Acquisition, integration and restructuring	8		4		23		10
•          Ichthys commercial dispute cost	10		(5)		11		1
•          Legacy legal fees and settlements	26		1		24		155
•          (Benefits) Provisions related to exit from Russian commercial projects	—		4		—		(4)
•          Loss on derivative bifurcation	—		—		—		104
•          Loss on debt extinguishment	—		—		—		70
•          Loss on settlement of warrants	—		26		—		38
Adjusted EBITDA	$                228		$                188		$                870		$                747
	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	January 3,		December 29,		January 3,		December 29,
Dollars in millions	2025		2023		2025		2023
Operating income - GS	$                  91		$                103		$                453		$                285
•          Depreciation and amortization	31		24		105		96
•          Acquisition, integration and restructuring	2		—		5		—
•          Legacy legal fees and settlements	26		1		24		155
Adjusted EBITDA - GS	$                150		$                128		$                587		$                536
Operating income - STS	$                  93		$                  81		$                370		$                324
•          Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)		—		(6)		(4)
•          Depreciation and amortization	5		5		21		19
•          Acquisition, integration and restructuring	2		—		2		—
•          Ichthys commercial dispute cost	10		(5)		11		1
•          (Benefits) provisions related to exit from Russian commercial projects	—		4		—		(4)
Adjusted EBITDA - STS	$                108		$                  85		$                398		$                336
Operating income - Corporate	$                (42)		$                (37)		$              (161)		$              (161)
•          Depreciation and amortization	8		8		30		26
•          Acquisition, integration and restructuring	4		4		16		10
Adjusted EBITDA - Corporate	$                (30)		$                (25)		$              (115)		$              (125)
Operating income - KBR	$                142		$                147		$                662		$                448
•          Noncontrolling interest	(2)		—		(6)		(4)
•          Depreciation and amortization	44		37		156		141
•          Acquisition, integration and restructuring	8		4		23		10
•          Legacy legal fee and settlements	26		1		24		155
•          Ichthys commercial dispute cost	10		(5)		11		1
•          (Benefits) provisions related to exit from Russian commercial projects	—		4		—		(4)
Adjusted EBITDA - KBR	$                228		$                188		$                870		$                747

 

Adjusted EPS
Adjusted earnings per share (Adjusted EPS) for each of the three- and twelve-month periods ended January 3, 2025 and December 29, 2023 is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under SEC rules because Adjusted EPS excludes certain amounts included in the Diluted EPS calculated in accordance with GAAP for such periods. The most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP is Diluted EPS for the same periods. Management believes that Adjusted EPS affords investors a view of what management considers KBR's core earnings performance for each of the three- and twelve-month periods ended January 3, 2025 and December 29, 2023 and also affords investors the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core earnings performance for the comparable periods.

	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	January 3,		December 29,		January 3,		December 29,
	2025		2023		2025		2023
Diluted EPS	$           0.57		$           0.15		$           2.79		$         (1.96)
Adjustments
•          Amortization related to acquisitions	0.07		0.04		0.20		0.17
•          Ichthys commercial dispute cost	0.08		(0.03)		0.09		0.01
•          Acquisition, integration and restructuring	0.05		0.02		0.13		0.06
•          Impact of convert accounting and Diluted EPS share count1	—		—		—		0.01
•          Legacy legal fees and settlements	0.14		—		0.13		1.03
•          Benefits related to exit from Russian commercial projects	—		0.02		—		(0.03)
•          Charges associated with Convertible Notes	—		0.49		—		3.62
Adjusted EPS	$           0.91		$           0.69		$           3.34		$           2.91
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	133		137		134		135
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding	133		135		134		136

1	For the Year Ended December 29, 2023, adjusted share count includes anti-dilutive shares for warrants excluded from Diluted EPS share count.

 

Adjusted Operating Cash Flows
Adjusted operating cash flows, Operating cash conversion, and Adjusted operating cash conversion are considered non-GAAP financial measures under SEC rules. Adjusted operating cash flows exclude certain amounts included in the cash flows provided by operating activities calculated in accordance with GAAP. Operating cash conversion and Adjusted operating cash conversion are calculated as Operating cash flows or Adjusted operating cash flows divided by Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding, which is then divided by Adjusted earnings per share. The most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP is cash flows provided by operating activities. Management believes that Adjusted operating cash flows afford investors a view of what management considers KBR's core operating cash flow performance for each of the three- and twelve-month periods ended January 3, 2025 and December 29, 2023 and also afford investors the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core operating cash generation performance.

	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	January 3,		December 29,		January 3,		December 29,
Dollars in millions	2025		2023		2025		2023
Cash flows provided by operating activities	$           40		$           83		$         462		$         331
Add: Legacy legal settlement (after tax)	—		—		—		132
Adjusted operating cash flows	$           40		$           83		$         462		$         463
Operating cash flow per adjusted share	$        0.30		$        0.61		$        3.45		$        2.43
Adjusted operating cash flow per adjusted share	0.30		0.61		3.45		3.40
Adjusted earnings per share	0.91		0.69		3.34		2.91
Operating cash conversion	33 %		88 %		103 %		84 %
Adjusted operating cash conversion	33 %		88 %		103 %		117 %

 

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What was KBR's revenue growth in Q4 2024?

KBR's Q4 2024 revenue grew 23% to $2.1 billion, with 15% organic growth.

How much did KBR return to shareholders in 2024?

KBR returned $297 million to shareholders in 2024, consisting of $218 million in share repurchases and $79 million in dividends.

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KBR increased its quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.165 per share, or $0.66 per share annualized.

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KBR's backlog and options totaled $21.2 billion as of fiscal year-end 2024.

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KBR is renaming its Government Solutions segment to Mission Technology Solutions and integrating international business into both Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions segments.