First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
(All comparisons against the first quarter fiscal 2025 unless noted.)
- Revenues of
$1.9 billion , down 5% due to expected EUCOM contingency runoff - Net income attributable to
KBR of$102 million , down 12%; Operating income of$180 million , down 11% with an Operating income margin of 9.4% - Adjusted EBITDA2 of
$251 million , up 1% with an Adjusted EBITDA2 margin of 13.1% - Diluted EPS attributable to
KBR of$0.80 , down 9% - Adjusted EPS2 of
$0.96 , down 5% - Bookings and options1 of
$1.9 billion with 1.1x book-to-bill1
“KBR delivered a solid start to the year, reflecting disciplined execution and resilient operations in a dynamic environment,” said
1 As used throughout this release, book-to-bill and bookings and options exclude long-term
2 As used throughout this earnings release, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted earnings per share, Adjusted operating cash flow, and Adjusted operating cash conversion are non-GAAP financial measures. All non-GAAP financial measures reflect results from continuing operations. See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial information, including reconciliations to the nearest GAAP measures.
Summarized First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Results
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| Dollars in millions, except share data | 2026 | 2025 | |||||
| Revenues | $ | 1,923 | $ | 2,018 | |||
| Operating income | 180 | 202 | |||||
| Net income attributable to | 102 | 116 | |||||
| Net income attributable to | 103 | 120 | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA2 | 251 | 248 | |||||
| Operating income margin | 9.4 | % | 10.0 | % | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA2 margin | 13.1 | % | 12.3 | % | |||
| Earnings per share: | |||||||
| Diluted earnings per share attributable to | 0.80 | 0.88 | |||||
| Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations | 0.81 | 0.91 | |||||
| Adjusted earnings per share2 | 0.96 | 1.01 | |||||
| Cash flows: | |||||||
| Operating cash flows from continuing operations | 110 | 91 | |||||
| Adjusted operating cash flows2 | 119 | 91 | |||||
| Return of capital to shareholders: | |||||||
| Payments to repurchase common stock | 4 | 156 | |||||
| Payments of dividends to shareholders | 21 | 20 | |||||
| 2026 | 2026 | ||||||
| Leverage: | |||||||
| Net debt3 | 2,222 | 2,117 | |||||
| TTM Adjusted EBITDA2 | 971 | 968 | |||||
| Net leverage | 2.3x | 2.2x | |||||
First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Results Review
(All comparisons against the first quarter fiscal 2025 unless noted.)
Revenues were
Operating income was
Net income attributable to
Diluted earnings per share attributable to
Adjusted EBITDA2 was
Adjusted earnings per share2 were
Backlog and options as of the quarter end totaled
Summarized First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Segment Results
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| Dollars in millions, Backlog in billions | 2026 | 2025 | |||||
| Revenues | $ | 1,923 | $ | 2,018 | |||
| Mission Technology Solutions | 1,296 | 1,381 | |||||
| Sustainable Technology Solutions | 627 | 637 | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA2 | 251 | 248 | |||||
| Mission Technology Solutions | 138 | 139 | |||||
| Sustainable Technology Solutions | 137 | 135 | |||||
| Corporate | (24 | ) | (26 | ) | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA2 margin | 13.1 | % | 12.3 | % | |||
| Mission Technology Solutions | 10.6 | % | 10.1 | % | |||
| Sustainable Technology Solutions | 21.9 | % | 21.2 | % | |||
| 2026 | 2026 | ||||||
| Backlog | 17,322 | 16,864 | |||||
| Mission Technology Solutions | 12,622 | 12,552 | |||||
| Sustainable Technology Solutions | 4,700 | 4,312 | |||||
| Backlog and options | 23,183 | 23,211 | |||||
| Mission Technology Solutions | 18,483 | 18,899 | |||||
| Sustainable Technology Solutions | 4,700 | 4,312 | |||||
First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Segment Results Review
(All comparisons against the first quarter fiscal 2025 unless noted.)
Mission Technology Solutions (MTS)
Revenues were
Operating income was
Adjusted EBITDA2 was
Backlog and options as of the quarter end totaled
The following new business awards were announced:
- Awarded a
$200 million ceiling recompete to deliver AI-enabled IT and systems engineering for theUS Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center, supporting aviation safety and transportation modernization. - Awarded a
$95 million contract to advance digital engineering and decision support for the US Space Force, accelerating development of next-generation space systems. - Awarded a
$510 million ceiling multi-award IDIQ to provide joint data and analytic support for theOffice of the Secretary of War (CAPE/JDS), enabling faster, data-driven strategic decision-making. - Awarded two LOGCAP V task order modifications with a combined
$449 million ceiling to deliver logistics, base operations, and data-driven sustainment for theU.S. Army acrossEurope andNorth America , with performance throughMarch 2027 .
Additionally, Mission Technology Solutions supported NASA’s Artemis II mission, providing real-time mission operations and astronaut health monitoring from Mission Control during the first human mission beyond low-Earth orbit since Apollo 17, reinforcing KBR’s role in delivering mission-critical services for complex space exploration programs.
Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS)
Revenues were
Operating income was
Adjusted EBITDA2 was
Backlog as of the quarter end totaled
The following new business awards were announced:
- Awarded a project management and technical services contract by Zallaf Exploration, Production and Refining of
Oil and Gas Company to support theSouth Refinery Project in Ubari, southwestLibya . - Awarded a landmark seven-year general maintenance services contract with an optional three-year extension by
Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP) to support its petrochemical expansion complex in Jubail,Saudi Arabia . - Awarded a 10-year catalyst supply contract by Indorama Eleme Fertilizer & Chemicals FZE to support its global ammonia plant portfolio, representing KBR’s first long-term catalyst agreement in the ammonia sector.
- Awarded an integrated field management services contract by
Basra Oil Company for the Majnoon Oil Field in southernIraq to support production optimization and field modernization. - Awarded a strategic 10-year digitally-enabled general maintenance services contract for Petro Rabigh's Polymer I and Polymer II plants in
Saudi Arabia .
Additionally, Sustainable Technology Solutions made a strategic investment in UK-based Applied Computing, strengthening KBR’s AI-enabled technology platform and supporting innovation across energy and industrial markets. The investment provides
Lastly, during the quarter, KBR’s unconsolidated joint venture,
Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Capital Deployment
Liquidity as of
Operating cash flows from continuing operations for the quarter were
During the first quarter,
Reaffirming Fiscal 2026 Guidance
| Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance | |
| Revenues | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | |
| Adjusted EPS | |
| Adjusted operating cash flows | |
The company does not provide reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, and Adjusted operating cash flows 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.
Strategic Intent to Spin Off Mission Technology Solutions
On
In connection with the planned separation, certain perimeter changes were implemented in fiscal 2026 to better align the businesses ahead of the spin-off, including the transition of Frazer-Nash Consultancy and the
The planned spin-off is intended to be tax-free to
Conference Call Details
The company will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter fiscal 2026 results on
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1 As used throughout this release, book-to-bill and bookings and options exclude long-term
2 As used throughout this earnings release, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted earnings per share, Adjusted operating cash flows, and Adjusted operating cash conversion are non-GAAP financial measures. All non-GAAP financial measures reflect results from continuing operations. See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial information, including reconciliations to the nearest GAAP measures. Trailing-twelve months (TTM) Adjusted EBITDA.
3 Net debt refers to total gross debt before unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts, less cash and cash equivalents.
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 current administration that may impact our existing projects and/or our ability to win new contracts; the ongoing conflict between
The company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks, and other
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (In millions, except for per share data) (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Three months ended | |||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||
| Mission Technology Solutions | $ | 1,296 | $ | 1,381 | |||
| Sustainable Technology Solutions | 627 | 637 | |||||
| Total revenues | 1,923 | 2,018 | |||||
| Gross profit | 265 | 300 | |||||
| Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | 51 | 42 | |||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (133 | ) | (140 | ) | |||
| Other | (3 | ) | — | ||||
| Operating income (loss): | |||||||
| Mission Technology Solutions | 111 | 113 | |||||
| Sustainable Technology Solutions | 113 | 127 | |||||
| Corporate | (44 | ) | (38 | ) | |||
| Total operating income | 180 | 202 | |||||
| Interest expense | (37 | ) | (41 | ) | |||
| Other non-operating income | — | 3 | |||||
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 143 | 164 | |||||
| Provision for income taxes | (40 | ) | (43 | ) | |||
| Net income from continuing operations | 103 | 121 | |||||
| Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | (2 | ) | (6 | ) | |||
| Net income | 101 | 115 | |||||
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in continuing operations | — | 1 | |||||
| Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests included in discontinued operations | (1 | ) | (2 | ) | |||
| Net income attributable to | 102 | 116 | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA¹ | $ | 251 | $ | 248 | |||
| Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations | $ | 0.81 | $ | 0.91 | |||
| Diluted loss per share from discontinued operations | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | |
| Diluted earnings per share attributable to | $ | 0.80 | $ | 0.88 | |||
| Adjusted EPS¹ | $ | 0.96 | $ | 1.01 | |||
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 127 | 132 | |||||
| Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding | 127 | 132 | |||||
1 See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial information, including a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In millions, except share data) | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Assets | |||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 380 | $ | 500 | |||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of | 1,039 | 1,086 | |||||
| Contract assets | 332 | 280 | |||||
| Other current assets | 180 | 166 | |||||
| Current assets of discontinued operations | 16 | 19 | |||||
| Total current assets | 1,947 | 2,051 | |||||
| Pension assets | 101 | 89 | |||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of | 227 | 232 | |||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 212 | 217 | |||||
| 2,671 | 2,677 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of | 709 | 727 | |||||
| Equity in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates | 216 | 107 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | 151 | 162 | |||||
| Other assets (including | 391 | 322 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 6,625 | $ | 6,584 | |||
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | |||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 706 | $ | 712 | |||
| Contract liabilities | 330 | 331 | |||||
| Accrued salaries, wages and benefits | 349 | 342 | |||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt | 49 | 49 | |||||
| Other current liabilities | 232 | 235 | |||||
| Current liabilities of discontinued operations | 18 | 19 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 1,684 | 1,688 | |||||
| Employee compensation and benefits | 134 | 144 | |||||
| Income tax payable | 94 | 83 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | 94 | 95 | |||||
| Long-term debt | 2,534 | 2,547 | |||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 228 | 236 | |||||
| Other liabilities | 268 | 279 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 5,036 | 5,072 | |||||
| Commitments and Contingencies | |||||||
| Preferred stock, | — | — | |||||
| Common stock, | — | — | |||||
| Paid-in capital in excess of par | 2,561 | 2,552 | |||||
| Retained earnings | 1,778 | 1,697 | |||||
| (1,817 | ) | (1,818 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (938 | ) | (928 | ) | |||
| Total | 1,584 | 1,503 | |||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 5 | 9 | |||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 1,589 | 1,512 | |||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 6,625 | $ | 6,584 | |||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In millions) (Unaudited) | |||||||
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| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||
| Net income | $ | 101 | $ | 115 | |||
| Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | 2 | 6 | |||||
| Net income from continuing operations | 103 | 121 | |||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 41 | 41 | |||||
| Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates | (51 | ) | (42 | ) | |||
| Deferred income tax | 12 | 13 | |||||
| Other | (4 | ) | (2 | ) | |||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses | 44 | (71 | ) | ||||
| Contract assets | (52 | ) | (5 | ) | |||
| Accounts payable | (6 | ) | (14 | ) | |||
| Contract liabilities | — | (8 | ) | ||||
| Accrued salaries, wages and benefits | 15 | 20 | |||||
| Payments on operating lease liabilities | (21 | ) | (19 | ) | |||
| Payments from unconsolidated affiliates, net | 5 | 4 | |||||
| Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated affiliates | 73 | 88 | |||||
| Other assets and liabilities | (49 | ) | (35 | ) | |||
| Total cash flows provided by operating activities - continuing operations | $ | 110 | $ | 91 | |||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | $ | (12 | ) | $ | (2 | ) | |
| Investment in equity method investments, net | (115 | ) | — | ||||
| Purchases of available-for-sale debt securities | (49 | ) | — | ||||
| Purchases of other investments | (13 | ) | — | ||||
| Other | 1 | (1 | ) | ||||
| Total cash flows used in investing activities - continuing operations | (188 | ) | (3 | ) | |||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||
| Borrowings on Revolver | 141 | 275 | |||||
| Payments on short-term and long-term debt | (12 | ) | (9 | ) | |||
| Payments on Revolver | (141 | ) | (95 | ) | |||
| Payments to repurchase common stock | (4 | ) | (156 | ) | |||
| Payments of dividends to shareholders | (21 | ) | (20 | ) | |||
| Other | (6 | ) | (1 | ) | |||
| Total cash flows used in financing activities - continuing operations | $ | (43 | ) | $ | (6 | ) | |
| Total operating cash flows from discontinued operations | (2 | ) | 7 | ||||
| Total investing cash flows from discontinued operations | — | (6 | ) | ||||
| Total cash flows from discontinued operations | $ | (2 | ) | $ | 1 | ||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 2 | 9 | |||||
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (121 | ) | 92 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 505 | 350 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 384 | $ | 442 | |||
| Less: cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations | 4 | 10 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period for continuing operations | $ | 380 | $ | 432 | |||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flows information: | |||||||
| Noncash financing activities | |||||||
| Dividends declared | $ | 21 | $ | 22 | |||
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
| Three months Ended | |||||||
| Dollars in millions | 2026 | 2025 | |||||
| Net income attributable to | $ | 102 | $ | 116 | |||
| Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | 2 | 6 | |||||
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest included in discontinued operations | (1 | ) | (2 | ) | |||
| Net income attributable to | $ | 103 | $ | 120 | |||
| • Interest expense | 37 | 41 | |||||
| • Other non-operating income | — | (3 | ) | ||||
| • Provision for income taxes | 40 | 43 | |||||
| • Depreciation and amortization | 41 | 41 | |||||
| • Spin off, acquisition and integration | 16 | 6 | |||||
| Share of JV interest, tax, D&A and acquisition costs (1) | 14 | — | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 251 | $ | 248 | |||
| Three months ended | |||||||
| Dollars in millions | 2026 | 2025 | |||||
| Operating income - MTS | $ | 111 | $ | 113 | |||
| • Depreciation and amortization | 25 | 26 | |||||
| • Spin off, acquisition and integration | 1 | — | |||||
| • Share of JV interest, tax, D&A and acquisition costs (1) | 1 | — | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA - MTS | $ | 138 | $ | 139 | |||
| Operating income - STS | $ | 113 | $ | 127 | |||
| • Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in continuing operations | — | (1 | ) | ||||
| • Depreciation and amortization | 10 | 9 | |||||
| • Spin off, acquisition and integration | 1 | — | |||||
| • Share of JV interest, tax, D&A and acquisition costs (1) | 13 | — | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA - STS | $ | 137 | $ | 135 | |||
| Operating loss - Corporate | $ | (44 | ) | $ | (38 | ) | |
| • Depreciation and amortization | 6 | 6 | |||||
| • Spin off, acquisition and integration | 14 | 6 | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA - Corporate | $ | (24 | ) | $ | (26 | ) | |
| Operating income - | $ | 180 | $ | 202 | |||
| • Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests included in continuing operations | — | (1 | ) | ||||
| • Depreciation and amortization | 41 | 41 | |||||
| • Spin off, acquisition and integration | 16 | 6 | |||||
| • Share of JV interest, tax, D&A and acquisition costs (1) | 14 | — | |||||
| Adjusted EBITDA - | $ | 251 | $ | 248 | |||
(1) Beginning with the three months ended
Adjusted EPS
Adjusted earnings per share (Adjusted EPS) for each of the three month periods ended
| Three months ended | |||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Diluted EPS attributable to | $ | 0.80 | $ | 0.88 | |||
| Less: Diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations | (0.01 | ) | (0.03 | ) | |||
| Diluted EPS from continuing operations | $ | 0.81 | $ | 0.91 | |||
| • Amortization related to acquisitions | 0.06 | 0.07 | |||||
| • Spin off, acquisition and integration | 0.09 | 0.03 | |||||
| Adjusted EPS | $ | 0.96 | $ | 1.01 | |||
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 127 | 132 | |||||
| Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding | 127 | 132 | |||||
Adjusted Operating Cash Flows and Adjusted Operating Cash Conversion
Adjusted operating cash flows and Adjusted operating cash conversion are considered non-GAAP financial measures under
| Three months ended | |||||||
| Dollars in millions, except per share amounts | 2026 | 2025 | |||||
| Operating cash flows from continuing operations | $ | 110 | $ | 91 | |||
| Adjust: Spin off | 9 | — | |||||
| Adjusted operating cash flows | $ | 119 | $ | 91 | |||
| Adjusted operating cash flow per adjusted share | $ | 0.94 | $ | 0.69 | |||
| Adjusted earnings per share | 0.96 | 1.01 | |||||
| Adjusted operating cash conversion | 98 | % | 68 | % | |||
Source: 