KBR Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
(All comparisons against the third quarter fiscal 2025 unless noted.)
Third Quarter YTD Fiscal 2026 Results
(All comparisons against the third quarter YTD fiscal 2025 unless noted.)
HOUSTON, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) today announced its third quarter fiscal 2026 results.
“We delivered a strong third quarter, with profitable growth and solid execution across both businesses reinforcing our confidence in the full-year outlook,” said Stuart Bradie, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We also achieved important separation milestones during the quarter, including publication of the Form 10 and the successful implementation of key standalone systems and infrastructure. With leadership teams in place, strong customer demand across both businesses and Investor Days approaching, KBR and Trinzic are well positioned to launch as independent companies in January.”
1 As used throughout this release, book-to-bill and bookings and options exclude long-term UK PFIs.
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 Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Results
Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Results Review
(All comparisons against the third quarter fiscal 2025 unless noted.)
Revenues were $2.0 billion, up 5% or $97 million, primarily due to strong execution of engineering and professional services projects within Sustainable Technology Solutions, partially offset by anticipated reductions in NASA programs within Mission Technology Solutions.
Operating income was $186 million, down 3% or $5 million, as higher gross profit driven by increased revenues was more than offset by increased spin-off costs associated with the planned separation, higher selling, general and administrative expenses and lower equity in earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures.
Net income attributable to KBR was $133 million, up 16% or $18 million, reflecting strong operating performance, lower interest expense and a lower effective tax rate driven by interest income associated with a discrete tax benefit, partially offset by higher spin-off costs associated with the planned separation.
Diluted earnings per share attributable to KBR were $1.06, up 18% or $0.16, in line with increased net income attributable to KBR noted above and lower diluted weighted average common shares outstanding due to open market share repurchases.
Adjusted EBITDA 2 was $268 million, up 12% or $28 million, driven by strong execution across both business segments, including contributions from unconsolidated joint ventures, favorable portfolio mix and lower corporate costs. Adjusted EBITDA 2 margin was 13.2%.
Adjusted earnings per share 2 were $1.12, up 10% or $0.10, due to the increase in adjusted EBITDA 2 noted above, lower below-the-line expenses and lower adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding due to open market share repurchases, partially offset by higher interest expense associated with unconsolidated joint ventures.
Backlog and options as of the quarter end totaled $23.1 billion. Book-to-bill 1 was 0.9x for the quarter. Excluding the NASA insourcing debooking, book-to-bill 1 was 1.0x for the quarter.
Summarized Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Segment Results
Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Segment Results Review
(All comparisons against the third quarter fiscal 2025 unless noted.)
Mission Technology Solutions (MTS)
Revenues were $1.3 billion, down 5% or $60 million, primarily due to lower U.S. Government Federal Civilian customer volumes associated with anticipated NASA headwinds, partially offset by growth across Defense & Intelligence and International Government customers.
Operating income was $115 million, up 2% or $2 million, reflecting higher equity in earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures, favorable portfolio mix and strong project execution, partially offset by lower revenues and higher selling, general and administrative expenses. Operating income margin was 9.1%.
Adjusted EBITDA 2 was $145 million, up 5% or $7 million, reflecting higher unconsolidated joint venture adjusted EBITDA contributions and favorable portfolio mix. Adjusted EBITDA 2 margin was 11.5%.
Backlog and options as of the quarter end totaled $17.3 billion. Book-to-bill 1 was 0.6x for the quarter. Excluding the NASA insourcing debooking, book-to-bill¹ was 0.8x for the quarter.
The following new business awards were announced:
During the quarter, we reached a settlement agreement with U.S. TRANSCOM related to the Global Household Goods Contract, resolving outstanding matters and converting the government's prior termination for default to termination for convenience.
Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS)
Revenues were $762 million, up 26% or $157 million, driven by the conversion of strong bookings secured over the past several quarters into revenue growth.
Operating income was $124 million, up 4% or $5 million, reflecting favorable project mix and execution during the quarter, partially offset by lower equity in earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures. Operating income margin was 16.3%.
Adjusted EBITDA 2 was $147 million, up 15% or $19 million, reflecting strong project execution and favorable portfolio mix. Adjusted EBITDA 2 margin was 19.3%.
Backlog as of the quarter end reached a record $5.8 billion. Book-to-bill 1 was 1.3x for the quarter.
The following new business awards were announced:
Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Capital Deployment
Liquidity as of October 2, 2026, totaled approximately $1.1 billion, comprising $625 million in borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility and $439 million in cash and cash equivalents. Net leverage ratio as of October 2, 2026, was 2.1x.
Operating cash flows from continuing operations for the quarter were $171 million, down 14% or $27 million. Adjusted operating cash flows 2 for the quarter were $188 million, down 5% or $10 million.
During the third quarter, KBR returned $21 million in capital to shareholders in regular dividends.
Reaffirming Fiscal 2026 Guidance
KBR reaffirms the following full‑year fiscal 2026 outlook for the consolidated company.
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.
Planned Spin-Off of Mission Technology Solutions and Investor Days
KBR continues to advance the planned separation of its Mission Technology Solutions business, which will become Trinzic upon completion of the spin-off. The transaction is targeted to be completed on January 4, 2027, subject to final approval by KBR's Board of Directors and other customary conditions, including the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form 10 filed with the SEC on September 30, 2026. Upon completion, KBR and its shareholders are expected to benefit from ownership in two independent public companies, each with enhanced strategic focus, operational flexibility and distinct capital allocation priorities.
To provide investors with a deeper look at the strategies, growth opportunities and financial outlooks of both businesses, KBR and Trinzic will host separate Investor Day events in New York City on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026, respectively. The events will feature presentations from each company's leadership team and will be webcast live.
Additional information regarding the planned spin-off, including registration details for KBR's and Trinzic's Investor Day events, is available on the Investor Relations section of KBR's website at investors.kbr.com/news-and-events/spin-off-information.
Conference Call Details
The company will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter fiscal 2026 results on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7:30 a.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 via the webcast link here: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/485891893.
About KBR
KBR is a global, capital-light lifecycle solutions company serving customers in high-complexity industrial, energy and infrastructure markets. Through its advisory, technical, engineering and operating expertise, KBR helps customers shape investments, reduce risk, deploy complex technologies, improve performance and deliver reliable outcomes across the asset lifecycle.
Following the planned separation of the Mission Technology Solutions business, KBR will operate as a focused standalone company with differentiated customer relationships, global execution capabilities and a capital-efficient business model. The company is positioned to benefit from long-term secular growth trends across energy security, energy transition, industrial modernization, and infrastructure investment. KBR's 16,000 employees operate across more than 30 countries.
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About Trinzic
KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business is expected to be spun off as an independent public company in January 2027 and will then operate under the new name Trinzic. The name is inspired by the word intrinsic, reflecting the essential capabilities, deep expertise, speed and trusted performance that have defined the business for decades. Trinzic will enter the market as a global company and partner to customers supporting some of the highest priority missions across national security, human performance, global operations and space. Trinzic will launch with more than $5 billion in annual revenue, established partnerships and contracts, 20,000 employees and a global footprint.
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1 As used throughout this release, book-to-bill and bookings and options exclude long-term UK PFIs.
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, and our planned spin-off of the Mission Technology Solutions business, including the anticipated timing, benefits and tax treatment of the spin-off transaction, 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 Russia and Ukraine and global volatility and continued unrest, including 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, or ongoing uncertainty related to impacts of newly imposed U.S. tariffs and any additional responsive non-U.S. tariffs or other changes in trade policy, including impact tariffs could have on customer spend; the company’s ability to manage its liquidity; delays, cancellations or reversals of contract awards due to bid protests or legal challenges; the potential adverse outcome of and the publicity surrounding audits and investigations by domestic and foreign government agencies and legislative bodies; 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; the company's proposed spin-off; 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 Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks, and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 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.
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1 See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-GAAP financial information, including a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure
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 Net (income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax; less Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest included in discontinued operations; less Interest expense; Other non-operating expense (income); Provision for income taxes; Depreciation and amortization (D&A); 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 from continuing operations; plus D&A; 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 nine-month periods ended October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2025 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 nine-month periods ended October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2025 and also affords investors the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core performance for the comparable periods.
(1) Beginning with the three months ended April 3, 2026, Adjusted EBITDA was revised to include add-backs associated with KBR's share of unconsolidated JV interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and acquisition costs on a prospective basis. Management concluded that retrospective application would not provide additional meaningful information to investors and therefore did not recast historical non‑GAAP results. The estimated impact to fiscal 2025 margins was approximately 20 basis points.
Adjusted EPS
Adjusted earnings per share (Adjusted EPS) for each of the three- and nine-month periods ended October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2025 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 nine-month periods ended October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2025 and also affords investors the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core earnings performance for the comparable periods.
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 SEC rules. Adjusted operating cash flows exclude certain amounts included in the cash flows provided by operating activities calculated in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted operating cash conversion is calculated as Adjusted operating cash flows divided by Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding, which is then divided by Adjusted earnings per share. Management believes that Adjusted operating cash flows and adjusted operating cash conversion afford investors a view of what management considers KBR's core operating cash flow performance for each of the three- and nine-month periods ended October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2025 and also afford investors the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core operating cash generation performance.