KBR Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Highlights
(All comparisons against the second quarter fiscal 2024 unless noted.)

• Revenues of $2.0 billion, up 6%
• Net income attributable to KBR (including discontinued operations) of $73 million; Adjusted EBITDA² of $242 million, up 12% with an Adjusted EBITDA² margin of 12.4%
• Diluted EPS (including discontinued operations) of $0.56; Adjusted EPS² of $0.91, up 10%
• Bookings and options¹ of $3.5 billion with 0.9x book-to-bill¹ (1.0x TTM book-to-bill¹)

Second Quarter YTD 2025 Highlights
(All comparisons against the second quarter YTD fiscal 2024 unless noted.)

• Revenues of $4.0 billion, up 8%
• Net income attributable to KBR (including discontinued operations) of $189 million; Adjusted EBITDA² of $490 million, up 16% with an Adjusted EBITDA² margin of 12.3%
• Diluted EPS (including discontinued operations) of $1.44; Adjusted EPS² of $1.91, up 20%
• Bookings and options¹ of $4.9 billion with 0.9x book-to-bill¹ (1.0x TTM book-to-bill¹)

Revising Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance

• Revising previously provided outlook for the HomeSafe Alliance JV contract termination, reductions in EUCOM and logistics, and protest resolution delays
  

Updating Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Targets

• Updating long-term financial targets for the HomeSafe Alliance JV contract termination
  

HOUSTON, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) today announced its second quarter fiscal 2025 results.

“As we reflect on our solid financial performance this quarter, I am proud of our team's unwavering dedication to delivering results that matter. Through disciplined cost management and operational excellence, we have achieved double-digit growth in both earnings and EPS, while expanding margins and maintaining robust cash flow. Even as we navigate a volatile landscape and encounter decision delays across the sector, our confidence in KBR’s strategic direction and growth opportunities remains steadfast. Our ability to adapt, combined with multiple pathways for expansion—especially in key defense markets—positions us for continued success. We are focused on building long-term shareholder value, staying resilient in the face of uncertainty, and updating our guidance and targets as we look toward a promising future.”

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¹ As used throughout this release, book-to-bill and bookings and options exclude long-term UK PFIs the Plaquemines LNG project, and HomeSafe Alliance JV.
² As used throughout this earnings release, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted earnings per share, and 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 Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Consolidated Results

Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Consolidated Results Review
(All comparisons against the second quarter fiscal 2024 unless noted.)

Results herein are reported on a continuing operations basis, unless otherwise noted. The results of HomeSafe Alliance (“HomeSafe”) are presented as discontinued operations due to the contract termination and subsequent wind down of the joint venture. Unless otherwise noted, all comparisons to the prior year’s results have been adjusted to present HomeSafe as discontinued operations. Refer to Note 17 "Discontinued Operations" in our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 4, 2025 for further details.

Revenues were $2.0 billion, up 6% or $105 million, primarily driven by growth in Defense & Intel, fueled by the LinQuest acquisition.

Operating income was $194 million, up 8% or $14 million, primarily due to increases in Gross profit and Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates due to strong project execution on an LNG project, partially offset by increases in Selling, general and administrative expenses.

Net income attributable to KBR (including loss from discontinued operations) was $73 million, down 31% or $33 million, primarily related to the HomeSafe contract termination.

Net income attributable to KBR from continuing operations was $105 million, down 1% or 1 million, due to the increase in Operating income noted above, offset by higher below the line expenses.

Diluted earnings per share attributable to KBR (including loss from discontinued operations) were $0.56, down 29% or $0.23, in line with decreased Net income attributable to KBR (including loss from discontinued operations) noted above.

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.81, up 3% or $0.02, in line with Net income from continuing operations noted above and lower diluted weighted average common shares outstanding due to open market share repurchases.

Adjusted EBITDA² was $242 million, up 12% or $26 million, primarily due to the increase in Operating income noted above. Adjusted EBITDA² margin was 12.4%, up from the prior year due to strong operating performance in the current year period.

Adjusted earnings per share² were $0.91, up 10% or $0.08, due to the increase in Adjusted EBITDA² noted above and lower adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding due to open market share repurchases, partially offset by higher below the line expenses.

Backlog and options as of the quarter end totaled $21.6 billion. Book-to-bill¹ was 0.9x for the quarter and 1.0x on a trailing-twelve-months basis.

Summarized Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Segment Results

Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Segment Results Review
(All comparisons against the second quarter fiscal 2024 unless noted.)

Mission Technology Solutions (MTS)
Revenues were $1,412 million, up 7% or $96 million, driven by growth in Defense & Intel, fueled by the LinQuest acquisition.

Operating income was $110 million, down 3% or $3 million, primarily due to increases in Selling, general and administrative expenses, which offset increases in Gross profit. Operating income margin was 7.8%.

Adjusted EBITDA² was $141 million, up 6% or $8 million, generally in line with growth in Revenues. Adjusted EBITDA² margin was 10.0%, in line with the prior year period.

Backlog and options as of the quarter end totaled $17.8 billion. Book-to-bill¹ was 1.0x for the quarter and 0.9x on a trailing-twelve months basis.

The following new business awards were announced:

• Awarded subcontract with Strategic Resources Inc to expand psychological health services to aid Army resilience training
• Awarded $476 million base operations support contract in Djibouti
• Awarded multiple strategic contracts in support of the Air Force Research Laboratory
• Awarded LOGCAP V contract extension through 2030 for EUCOM and NORTHCOM

Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS)
Revenues were $540 million, up 2% or $9 million, driven by increasing demand for sustainable technologies and services.

Operating income was $123 million, up 16% or $17 million, primarily due to increases in Gross profit and Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates due to strong project execution on an LNG project. Operating income margin was 22.8%.

Adjusted EBITDA² was $129 million, up 17% or $19 million, primarily due to higher Operating income noted above. Adjusted EBITDA² margin was 23.9%, up from the prior year due to strong operating performance in the current year period.

Backlog as of the quarter end totaled $3.7 billion. Book-to-bill¹ was 0.7x for the quarter and 1.0x on a trailing-twelve months basis.

The following new business awards were announced:

• Awarded combined technology and services for a large ammonia and urea complex
• Awarded FEED contract for KEPPT’s fertilizer facility in Iraq
• KBR SOCAR JV selected by BP for energy security projects in Azerbaijan
• Mitsubishi Chemical and ENEOS announced opening of plastics recycling plant, using KBR’s licensed Hydro-PRT^® technology

Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Capital Deployment
Liquidity as of July 4, 2025, totaled approximately $1,008 million, comprising $605 million in borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility and $403 million cash and cash equivalents. Net leverage ratio as of July 4, 2025, was 2.4x.

Operating cash flows from continuing operations for the quarter were $217 million, up 38% or $60 million, with Operating cash conversion² of 185%.

During the second quarter, KBR returned $69 million in capital to shareholders, consisting of $48 million in share repurchases (including withhold to cover shares) and $21 million in regular dividends.

Revising Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance
KBR is revising the previously provided outlook for the HomeSafe Alliance JV contract termination, reductions in EUCOM and logistics, and protest resolution delays.

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.

Updating Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Targets
KBR is updating its long-term financial targets for the HomeSafe Alliance JV contract termination.

CAGR reflects 2023A-2027E.
OCF target reflects 27% effective tax rate and interest rates consistent with 2025.
Cumulative deployable free cash reflects 2024A-2027E cumulative OCF less capital expenditures of 0.5% to 0.75% of annual revenues.

The company does not provide a reconciliation of Adj. EBITDA to the most comparable GAAP financial measure 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.

Conference Call Details
The company will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter fiscal year 2025 results on Thursday, July 31, 2025, 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 or by telephone at +1.866.813.9403, passcode: 301084.

About KBR
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 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.
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¹ As used throughout this release, book-to-bill excludes long-term UK PFIs, the Plaquemines LNG project, and HomeSafe Alliance JV.  Bookings and options exclude long-term UK PFIs, the Plaquemines LNG project, and HomeSafe Alliance JV.
² As used throughout this earnings release, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted earnings per share, and 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 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, or 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 including compliance with the reconciliation bill H.R. 1; 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 Form 10-Qs and 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 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; 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 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 six-month periods ended July 4, 2025 and June 28, 2024 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 six-month periods ended July 4, 2025 and June 28, 2024 and also affords investors the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core performance for the comparable periods.

Adjusted EPS
Adjusted earnings per share (Adjusted EPS) for each of the three- and six-month periods ended July 4, 2025 and June 28, 2024 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 six-month periods ended July 4, 2025 and June 28, 2024 and also affords investors the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core earnings performance for the comparable periods.

Operating Cash Conversion

Operating cash conversion is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under SEC rules. Operating cash conversion is calculated as Operating cash flows from continuing operations divided by Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding, which is then divided by Adjusted earnings per share. Management believes that Operating cash conversion affords investors a view of what management considers KBR's core operating cash flow performance for each of the three- and six-month periods ended July 4, 2025 and June 28, 2024 and also afford investors the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core operating cash generation performance.