KBR Inc. (KBR) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$38.70 +0.99% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $38.70

KBR Inc. (KBR) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 65/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C β€’ HOLD / WATCH Cap $4.83B
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As of 2026-11-02, KBR Inc. (NYSE: KBR) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $38.70 (+0.99% 1D, market cap $4.83B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, KBR ranks #89 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Military/Government/Technical), KBR carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 11.6x, gross margin of 14.8%, and ROIC of 17.3%. By comparison, MWH (SOLV Energy Inc. (Class A)) holds a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC β€”, cap $4.91B) and ROAD (Construction Partners Inc.) posts a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E 51.7x, ROIC 6.9%, cap $5.26B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KBR leads on earnings multiple (11.6x) while KBR leads on capital efficiency (17.3% ROIC).

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Per KBR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-02, CIK 0001357615), KBR Inc. generated $7.79B in revenue (+1.0% YoY), $415.0M in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $6.58B in total assets and $2.55B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $38.70 (-0.01%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) β€’ 5.5% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 65/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 55.6% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH β€’ C
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B- Β· Rk D+
Cash (12)Whales (13)SEC (12)Macro (11)CEO (17)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.2% Base Target
$48 Bull$40 Base$31 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KBR)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±7.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (65/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY KBR SCORES 65/100 (C) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+17/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 85% Net Buy β€’ Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares)

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+13/20 pts (20% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (Β±7.3% realized swing band)

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (56.6) create a -9 pt regime headwind

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
57
Grade C$35.41+4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
60
Grade C$36.84+9.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
62
Grade C+$40.23-3.8% Next Q
Current
65
Grade C$38.70+1.3% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: C (57) β†’ C (65)Full Audit β†’
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Even with a 65/100 (C) score, KBR faces multiple-compression risk if 11.6x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.64% YoY Shares) β€” any gross margin slip below 15.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($36.65) or 200D SMA ($37.08) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($39.92) toward Bear Floor ($31.14).

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD
3.54% Total Yield
1.74% Cash ($0.67/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks
PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER
88/100 β€’ FORTRESS PAYOUT
FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO
14% of FCF
8 consecutive years of payout growth
INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (7% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years β†’ $19,672

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $696/yr
$10.7K
Yr 1
$11.4K
Yr 2
$12.3K
Yr 3
$13.1K
Yr 4
$14.0K
Yr 5
$15.0K
Yr 6
$16.1K
Yr 7
$17.2K
Yr 8
$18.4K
Yr 9
$19.7K
Yr 10
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KBR // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +0.08%β–² ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $40.14H $40.14L $38.32C $38.70VOL 3.82M
RES: $41.28SUP: $33.74SMA50: $36.65SMA200: $37.08
$44.11$40.27$36.43$32.59$28.75RES $41.28SUP $33.74$38.702026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
1.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +1.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (KBR)

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (KBR vs. MWH, ROAD, GVA, KRMN)

Industry: Military/Government/Technical (43 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, KBR Inc. (KBR) ranks #89 by composite RQD confidence (65/100, grade C) and #147 by equity capitalization ($4.83B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, KBR leads on earnings valuation at 11.6x trailing P/E, while KBR leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 17.3% ROIC and 14.8% gross margin. GVA currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 67/100 (C+) compared with KBR at 65/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
KBR ACTIVE
KBR Inc.
C 65/100 11.6x 14.8% 17.3% +0.99% $4.83B Benchmark Subject
MWH
SOLV Energy Inc. (Class A)
D 44/100 β€” β€” β€” -4.12% $4.91B /mwh-vs-kbr β†’
ROAD
Construction Partners Inc.
D 50/100 51.7x 15.6% 6.9% -2.08% $5.26B /road-vs-kbr β†’
GVA
Granite Construction Incorporated
C+ 67/100 27.6x 16.1% 13.8% +1.59% $5.33B /gva-vs-kbr β†’
KRMN
Karman Holdings Inc.
D 46/100 β€” 40.3% 8.8% -4.17% $5.53B /krmn-vs-kbr β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2026-01-02 β€’ CIK 0001357615

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-02), KBR Inc. (KBR) reported GAAP revenue of $7.79B (+1.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $7.71B , and +11.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $415.0M, operating cash flow of $0, and free cash flow of $0 . On the balance sheet, KBR closed FY2025 with $6.58B in total assets against $2.55B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.57, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-01-02 $7.79B $415.0M β€” β€” $6.58B $2.55B
FY2024 (FY) 2025-01-03 $7.71B $375.0M $462.0M $410.0M $6.66B $2.53B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-29 $6.96B -$265.0M $331.0M $18.0M $8.35B $1.95B

3. KBR Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is KBR stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, KBR Inc. (NYSE: KBR) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $38.70 (+0.99% 1D, market cap $4.83B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, KBR ranks #89 in composite RQD confidence.

How does KBR compare to MWH and ROAD in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Military/Government/Technical), KBR carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 11.6x, gross margin of 14.8%, and ROIC of 17.3%. By comparison, MWH (SOLV Energy Inc. (Class A)) holds a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC β€”, cap $4.91B) and ROAD (Construction Partners Inc.) posts a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E 51.7x, ROIC 6.9%, cap $5.26B). Among the 5-stock peer group, KBR leads on earnings multiple (11.6x) while KBR leads on capital efficiency (17.3% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KBR?

Per KBR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-02, CIK 0001357615), KBR Inc. generated $7.79B in revenue (+1.0% YoY), $415.0M in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $6.58B in total assets and $2.55B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is KBR trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

KBR last traded at $38.70 (+0.99% on volume of 2,225,803 shares), positioning the stock +5.59% above its 50-day simple moving average ($36.65) and +4.37% above its 200-day simple moving average ($37.08). Across its 52-week range of $29.94 to $45.37, KBR sits at the 56.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 56.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±7.3% ($35.87 to $41.53).

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Does KBR pay a dividend and is it safe?

KBR Inc. (KBR) offers a 1.74% cash dividend yield ($0.67 annualized) and 3.54% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as FORTRESS PAYOUT.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 65/100 (C) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

KBR β€” KBR Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:21:05Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, KBR scores 65 out of 100, a letter grade of C, with the verdict label "Roarable Hold β€” Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 12 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 17.3% and an FCF yield of 8.92%. The return on invested capital is solid, and the free-cash-flow yield is a meaningful cash-generation signal relative to the current price. This is the pillar most tied to whether the business is actually producing value.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 13 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. The moderate score suggests institutional interest is present but not decisively one-directional.
  • Insider Conviction: 17 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. It is the highest-scoring pillar, indicating insider-side activity the rating treats as a constructive signal.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 11 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects a beta of 1.11 and sector sensitivity. A beta above 1.0 means the stock has historically moved somewhat more than the market, so it can amplify both upside and downside in a volatile regime.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 12 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects an Altman Z-Score of 2.57, a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 1.69. The leverage level is the main forensic caution, offset by a respectable F-Score.

Translated for a prospective investor: the rating describes a balanced setup rather than a clear bargain or a clear warning. Upside drivers are the cash-return metrics and the insider-flow pillar. Valuation tradeoffs center on a low trailing and forward multiple (see Snapshot) set against above-average leverage and a beta that magnifies market swings. The grade of C reflects that these factors largely offset one another today.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
$38.32$4.83B11.610.88.53.291.74%1.11$29.94 - $45.3717.3%

Business

KBR Inc. (KBR) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, Military/Government/Technical industry, per the profile section. Per the profile, the company has a market capitalization of $4.8B. The source data does not describe specific products, customers, or revenue-generation mechanics beyond sector and industry classification.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$7786.0M$778.0M$415.0MN/AN/A$500.0M$2547.0M
FY 2024$7710.0M$659.0M$375.0MN/A$410.0M$342.0M$2533.0M
FY 2023$6956.0M$449.0M$-265.0MN/A$18.0MN/A$1953.2M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $6956.0M in FY 2023 to $7786.0M in FY 2025, and net income moved from $-265.0M to $415.0M over the same span. Per the market data, gross margin is 14.8%, operating margin 10%, and net margin 5.3%, with ROIC at 17.3%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.57 and the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9. Debt/Equity is 1.69 per the Roarable RQD rating, and debt rose from $1953.2M to $2547.0M across the reported periods.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news section, the headlines are:

  • A Yahoo Finance report on KBR trading up (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE).
  • A Yahoo Finance report on a 6.0% gain with a question about further upside (GREEN, CATALYST).
  • A ChartMill report on Q3 earnings, citing an EPS beat, in-line revenue, reaffirmed guidance, and a pending Trinzic spin-off (GREEN, CATALYST).
  • An Investing.com report that Wells Fargo raised its price target to $40 on STS momentum (GREEN, CATALYST).
  • A MarketBeat stock overview (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE).
  • A Yahoo Finance report on options traders positioning for a large move (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE).

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is not available in source data. The graph lists no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Risk watch items within the news flow include the pending Trinzic spin-off and the reported short-term price moves.

Open Questions

  • What are the company's specific products, customers, and revenue mix within the Military/Government/Technical industry?
  • What is the expected timing and financial impact of the Trinzic spin-off referenced in the Q3 earnings coverage?
  • What drove the increase in debt from $1953.2M to $2547.0M, and what is the repayment schedule?
  • What are the reported EPS and free cash flow figures for FY 2025, which are listed as N/A?
  • What institutional and insider holdings exist, given that no holders data was provided?

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KBR Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board β€” What's Your Call at $38.70?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is KBR (C β€’ RQD 65/100) a Buy at $38.32?

Welcome to the KBR (KBR Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 65/100 (Roarable Hold β€” Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Military/Government/Technical. Bulls point to capital efficiency (17.3% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RE RedlineAuditor Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $29.89 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $38.32

Pump the brakes on KBR β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on KBR, but look at what you are paying: 11.6x trailing P/E with 14.8% gross margins. Unless KBR Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $47.90 (+25.0%)
Spot @ $38.32

KBR cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on KBR, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Military/Government/Technical and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $38.32 (52-wk range $29.94 - $45.37), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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