KBR wins $161 million contract to support Army resilience training

HOUSTON - Defense contractor KBR (NYSE:KBR), a $6.94 billion market cap company with strong financial health according to InvestingPro metrics, has secured a $161 million subcontract with Strategic Resources Inc. to provide resilience training services for the U.S. Army, the company announced Monday.

The fixed-firm price contract includes one base year and four option years, with work to be performed at Army installations across the United States, Korea, Japan, and Germany.

Under the Master Resilience Training/Training Center Support contract, KBR will deploy trainers at Army Ready and Resilience Centers to enhance the well-being and performance of military personnel. The program aims to develop skills such as self-awareness, optimism, and mental agility among service members, their families, Army civilians, and Department of Defense staff.

"With KBR and SRI’s expertise, we will enhance the resilience and readiness of our forces, ensuring they are mentally and physically prepared for the challenges ahead," said Mark Kavanaugh, KBR President of Defense, Intel and Space, in the press release statement.

The contract builds on KBR’s existing work in military health services, following recent Department of Defense healthcare contracts and established prime contracts for NASA astronaut readiness and U.S. Special Operations Forces resilience programs.

KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide and operates in over 29 countries, serving customers in more than 80 countries, according to the company’s announcement. Analysts maintain a strong buy consensus on KBR stock, which currently trades below its Fair Value based on InvestingPro calculations. The company has also demonstrated its commitment to shareholders by maintaining dividend payments for 18 consecutive years.

In other recent news, KBR Inc. reported its first quarter 2025 financial results, revealing an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.98, which exceeded analyst expectations of $0.87. However, the company’s revenue of $2.05 billion fell short of the projected $2.08 billion. Despite the earnings beat, KBR’s stock rating was downgraded from Buy to Neutral by Goldman Sachs, citing the stock’s alignment with their price target of $55.00. In addition to financial results, KBR announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.165 per share, indicating confidence in its financial stability.

KBR also plans to expand its space food capabilities in Houston, partnering with ACMI Properties to develop a facility at NASA’s Exploration Park, aiming to enhance astronaut food systems. Meanwhile, Orion Group Holdings announced the appointment of Alison Vasquez as their new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 23, 2025. Orion reiterated its full-year guidance for 2025, expecting revenues between $800 million and $850 million, and Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $42 million to $46 million. These developments reflect the companies’ ongoing strategic initiatives and market positioning.

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