KBR Stock Price, News & Analysis

KBR (NYSE: KBR) was awarded a cost-plus-incentive-fee task order by the United States Space Force on Oct. 16, 2025. The DICE task order builds on the ASCEND2 contract and has a ceiling value of $98.7 million over a three-year period of performance to establish a testing and training environment in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

KBR is authorized to deploy its Integration Accelerator, a collaborative digital engineering ecosystem, and will use the ASCEND2 IDIQ vehicle to provide analytical and technical decision support aimed at advancing Space Force integrated testing and training initiatives.

BCP announced on October 6, 2025 that it has completed the sale of its stake in Brown & Root Industrial Services. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

BCP partnered with KBR (NYSE: KBR) in 2015 to establish Brown & Root Industrial Services. Under that partnership the business expanded to more than 22 locations across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada and grew to employ more than 10,000 people, serving chemical, energy, manufacturing, and government clients. Houlihan Lokey served as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP as legal advisor to BCP.

KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced a third quarter 2025 earnings conference call on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. Central Time (8:00 a.m. ET), according to the press release.

The company stated it will issue its Q3 2025 earnings release and earnings presentation in advance; both documents and a simultaneous webcast will be available on KBR's Investor Relations website at investors.kbr.com. A replay will be available on the website or by telephone at +1.866.813.9403 (passcode: 981242).

KBR (NYSE: KBR) has announced plans for a tax-free spin-off of its Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) segment, creating two independent public companies by mid-to-late 2026. The strategic separation will result in two entities: New KBR, focusing on Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) with over 85 process technologies, and SpinCo, specializing in government services for national security and space.

Following the spin-off, current CEO Stuart Bradie will lead New KBR as Chair, President, and CEO. Mark Sopp will oversee the spin-off process, while Shad Evans has been appointed as the new CFO effective January 5, 2026. The company is currently searching for SpinCo's executive leadership team.

The separation aims to enhance strategic focus, operational independence, and financial flexibility for both entities. The transaction, expected to be tax-free to shareholders, is subject to final Board approval, IRS ruling, SEC Form 10 registration, and regulatory approvals.

KBR (NYSE: KBR) has secured three strategic cost-plus-fixed-fee task order contracts from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), collectively valued at $175 million with a five-year performance period. The contracts were awarded under the INCITE COPERS program and include: Multi-Domain Situational Awareness, Trusted Microelectronics, and Space Situational Awareness task orders.

The contracts focus on developing advanced situational awareness technologies, enhancing mission assurance, and improving C4ISR capabilities. KBR will provide solutions in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud architecture, electronic warfare, and space operations support.

KBR (NYSE: KBR) has announced a quarterly dividend declaration. The Board of Directors has approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.165 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2025.

KBR (NYSE: KBR) has secured a significant $2.459 billion NASA contract to support astronaut health and performance initiatives. The contract, which begins November 1, includes a five-year base period with two optional extensions that could increase the total value to $3.6 billion through 2035.

Under the Human Health and Performance Contract 2, KBR will provide essential services at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, supporting various programs including the Human Research Program, International Space Station, Commercial Crew Program, and Artemis campaign. The company will focus on crew health, safety, performance, occupational health services, and research for future spaceflight missions.

KBR (NYSE: KBR) and Axiom Space have achieved a significant milestone in space exploration technology by successfully completing three crewed underwater tests of the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) at NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory. The tests, conducted in a 6.2-million-gallon pool at Johnson Space Center, validated the spacesuit's integrity in simulated zero-gravity conditions.

The AxEMU, being developed for NASA's Artemis III mission, demonstrated complete seal integrity and airtightness during testing. This achievement is part of the Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services (xEVAS) contract, marking a crucial step toward enabling future lunar missions. The next-generation spacesuit is designed to provide enhanced versatility, reliability, and adaptability for moon exploration and beyond.

KBR (NYSE: KBR) has secured a significant front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the Abadi LNG project in Indonesia. The project, designated as nationally strategic by the Indonesian government, targets peak production capacity of 9.5 million tons per annum of LNG and 150 million standard cubic feet per day of pipeline gas.

KBR will partner with Samsung E&A and PT Adhi Karya to deliver comprehensive FEED services for the onshore LNG facilities. The project aims to enhance Indonesia's energy security objectives and support INPEX in reaching its final investment decision.