KBR lands a $117M U.S. Navy deal to bolster global F/A-18 support, boosting its defense reach and lifting shares after the announcement.
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KBR (KBR) is transforming into a focused sustainability and technology platform, highlighted by the planned spin-off of its Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) segment. Post spin-off, KBR will operate as a capital-light, high-margin Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) business, leveraging decarbonization and clean-energy trends for structural growth. Despite near-term revenue flatness, improving earnings quality, robust backlogs, and margin expansion position KBR for 5-6% annual growth and a structural rerating by FY27.
| Construction & Engineering Industry | Industrials Sector | Stuart John Baxter Bradie CEO | XFRA Exchange | US48242W1062 ISIN |
| US Country | 38,000 Employees | 15 Dec 2025 Last Dividend | - Last Split | 16 Nov 2006 IPO Date |
KBR, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, stands as a global provider of scientific, technology, and engineering solutions catered to both government entities and commercial customers across the globe. Since its inception in 1901, KBR has carved out a significant niche in the market, operating through two primary segments: Government Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions. The company's extensive range of services is tailored to meet the demands of various sectors, including defense, intelligence, space, and aviation, alongside a commitment to fostering sustainable technologies and energy transition solutions. KBR's global footprint, with key operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, underpins its strategic position as a leading solutions provider in its industry.
This segment encompasses an array of life-cycle support solutions primarily targeting defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and other missions. KBR's services in this sector are broad, covering research and development, advanced prototyping, acquisition support, systems engineering, cyber analytics, space domain awareness, test and evaluation, systems integration and program management, global supply chain management, and operations readiness and support. Additionally, it is involved in providing comprehensive command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance services. Professional advisory services are also a significant part of this segment, serving the defense, renewable energy, and critical infrastructure sectors with expert guidance.
KBR showcases a robust portfolio of proprietary process technologies under this segment, including solutions for ammonia/syngas, chemical/petrochemicals, clean refining, and circular process/circular economy solutions. Beyond technology provision, this segment extends its capabilities to advisory and consulting services, focusing on energy transition and net-zero carbon emission initiatives. It also provides high-end engineering, design, and program management services aimed at decarbonization, energy efficiency, environmental impact reduction, and asset optimization. Digitally-enabled operating and monitoring solutions form another critical offering, underscoring KBR's commitment to integrating sustainability with technology.