KBR Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Highlights

(All comparisons against the third quarter fiscal 2024 unless noted.)

Third Quarter YTD 2025 Highlights

(All comparisons against the third quarter YTD fiscal 2024 unless noted.)

Revising Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance

HOUSTON, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) today announced its third quarter fiscal 2025 results.

“Despite revenue headwinds, KBR achieved year on year double digit Adjusted EBITDA growth, strong cash conversion and maintained operational momentum with a strong book to bill. Our diverse portfolio, prudent cost management and focus on value-add for our customers delivered enhanced margins in line with our strategy,” said Stuart Bradie, Chairman, President & CEO.

Mr. Bradie added, “Our focus on operational, mission-critical priorities, combined with 60% of Adjusted EBITDA coming from non-U.S. government customers, positions us to maintain stability during a temporary government shutdown.”

1 As used throughout this release, book-to-bill and bookings and options exclude long-term UK PFIs and the Plaquemines LNG project.

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 Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Consolidated Results

Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Consolidated Results Review

(All comparisons against the third quarter fiscal 2024 unless noted.)

Revenues were $1.9 billion, down 0% or $6 million, due to the slower pace of awards in the first half of the year across both segments and EUCOM reductions in Readiness & Sustainment, partially offset by growth in Defense & Intel both in the U.S. and internationally.

Operating income was $191 million, up 10% or $18 million, primarily due to increases in Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates due to strong project execution on an LNG project, partially offset by decreases in gross profit and increases in Selling, general and administrative expenses.

Net income attributable to KBR (including loss from discontinued operations) was $115 million, up 15% or $15 million, primarily due to increases in Operating income noted above.

Net income attributable to KBR from continuing operations was $116 million, up 16% or 16 million, in line with Net income attributable to KBR (including loss from discontinued operations) noted above.

Diluted earnings per share attributable to KBR (including loss from discontinued operations) were $0.90, up 20% or $0.15, in line with increased Net income attributable to KBR (including loss from discontinued operations) noted above and lower diluted weighted average common shares outstanding due to open market share repurchases.

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.91, up 21% or $0.16, in line with Diluted earnings per share attributable to KBR (including loss from discontinued operations) noted above.

Adjusted EBITDA 2 was $240 million, up 10% or $21 million, primarily due to the increase in Operating income noted above. Adjusted EBITDA 2 margin was 12.4%, up from the prior year due to strong operating performance in the current year period.

Adjusted earnings per share 2 were $1.02, up 21% or $0.18, due to the increase in Adjusted EBITDA 2 noted above and lower adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding due to open market share repurchases.

Backlog and options as of the quarter end totaled $23.4 billion. Book-to-bill 1 was 1.4x for the quarter.

Summarized Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Segment Results

Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Segment Results Review

(All comparisons against the third quarter fiscal 2024 unless noted.)

Mission Technology Solutions (MTS)

Revenues were $1,406 million, flat to the prior year, due to growth in Defense & Intel, offset by EUCOM reductions in Readiness & Sustainment and NASA funding restrictions in Science & Space.

Operating income was $114 million, flat to the prior year, in line with Revenues noted above. Operating income margin was 8.1%.

Adjusted EBITDA 2 was $143 million, up 1% or $2 million, in line with Operating income noted above. Adjusted EBITDA 2 margin was 10.2%, in line with the prior year period.

Backlog and options as of the quarter end totaled $19.7 billion. Book-to-bill 1 was 1.4x for the quarter.

The following new business awards were announced:

Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS)

Revenues were $525 million, down 1% or $6 million, driven by delays in new awards.

Operating income was $118 million, up 13% or $14 million, primarily due to increases in 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. Operating income margin was 22.5%.

Adjusted EBITDA 2 was $123 million, up 13% or $14 million, primarily due to higher Operating income noted above. Adjusted EBITDA 2 margin was 23.4%, 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-bill 1 was 1.2x for the quarter.

The following new business awards were announced:

Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Capital Deployment

Liquidity as of October 3, 2025, totaled approximately $1.1 billion, comprising $605 million in borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility and $539 million cash and cash equivalents. Net leverage ratio as of October 3, 2025, was 2.2x.

Operating cash flows from continuing operations for the quarter were $198 million, up 29% or $45 million, with Operating cash conversion 2 of 152% due to DSO reductions in both segments.

During the third quarter, KBR returned $122 million in capital to shareholders, consisting of $100 million in share repurchases (including withhold to cover shares) and $22 million in regular dividends.

Revising Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance

KBR is revising the previously provided outlook for the pace of awards across both segments and the resolution of bids won under protest, which will not be resolved during the U.S. Government shutdown.

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.

Strategic Intent to Spin Off Mission Technology Solutions

On September 24, 2025, the company announced its intention to spin off its Mission Technology Solutions segment into a separate, U.S. publicly-traded company. Upon completion, KBR and its shareholders will benefit from ownership in two pure-play public companies with enhanced strategic focus, operational independence, and financial flexibility. The planned spin-off is intended to be tax-free to KBR and its shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes and targeting completion by mid-to-late 2026. The spin-off will be subject to final approval by KBR's Board of Directors and other customary conditions. Additional details regarding the spin off transaction are 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 year 2025 results on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 7:00 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: 981242.

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 and bookings and options exclude long-term UK PFIs and the Plaquemines LNG project.

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; 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 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

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Vice President, Global Communications

713-753-3800

Mediarelations@kbr.com

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 nine-month periods ended October 3, 2025 and September 27, 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 nine-month periods ended October 3, 2025 and September 27, 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 nine-month periods ended October 3, 2025 and September 27, 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 nine-month periods ended October 3, 2025 and September 27, 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 nine-month periods ended October 3, 2025 and September 27, 2024 and also afford investors the ability to make a more informed assessment of such core operating cash generation performance.