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HOUSTON - KBR, Inc. (NYSE:KBR) reported fourth quarter earnings that topped analyst expectations, but shares slipped after the company’s 2025 guidance came in slightly below consensus estimates.
The engineering and construction firm posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.91 for Q4, exceeding the analyst consensus of $0.82. Revenue rose 23% YoY to $2.12 billion, also beating expectations of $2.01 billion.
However, KBR’s outlook for fiscal 2025 fell short of Wall Street projections. The company forecast full-year EPS of $3.71-$3.95, compared to the $3.86 consensus. Revenue guidance of $8.7-9.1 billion was roughly in line with the $8.91 billion analysts were expecting.
KBR shares dipped 1.34% following the mixed report.
"KBR delivered sustained performance throughout the year culminating in a strong fourth quarter, with significant revenue and earnings growth as well as margin expansion," said CEO Stuart Bradie.
For Q4, the Government Solutions segment saw revenues jump 20% to $1.6 billion, while Sustainable Technology Solutions revenue surged 30% to $524 million.
The company’s backlog stood at $21.2 billion at year-end. KBR booked $2 billion in new awards during Q4, achieving a book-to-bill ratio of 1.0.
Looking ahead, management expressed confidence in KBR’s positioning for 2025, noting that over 75% of projected revenues are already under contract. The company also announced a 10% dividend increase and expanded its share repurchase authorization to $750 million.
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