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KBR Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary5 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Revenues declined 5% year-over-year to $1.92 billion, mainly due to the expected runoff of EUCOM contingency work in the Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) segment.

  • Net income attributable to shareholders was $102 million, a 12% decrease from the prior year quarter.

  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 1% to $251 million, with margin expanding to 13.1% from 12.3%.

  • Demand in core markets remains durable, with high contract coverage for 2026 revenue guidance: 67% for Sustainable Tech and 91% for Mission Tech.

  • Advancing the planned spin-off of MTS, targeting a January 4, 2027, completion.

Financial highlights

  • 1Q'26 revenues were $1.92 billion, down from $2.02 billion in 1Q'25, primarily due to EUCOM contingency scope reductions.

  • Adjusted EBITDA increased by $3 million year-over-year, with margin expanding to 13.1% from 12.3%.

  • Adjusted EPS was $0.96, down $0.05 year-over-year, primarily due to higher financing expenses.

  • Adjusted operating cash flow was $119 million, up $28 million year-over-year, with 98% OCF conversion.

  • Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end were $380 million.

Outlook and guidance

  • Fiscal 2026 guidance reaffirmed: revenues of $7.90–$8.36 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $980M–$1.04B, adjusted EPS of $3.87–$4.22, and adjusted operating cash flows of $560M–$600M.

  • 82% of FY 2026 revenue guidance is under contract, with 67% for Sustainable Tech and 91% for Mission Tech.

  • Sustainable Tech expected to deliver mid-teens year-over-year revenue growth.

  • Revenue phasing: 47% in H1, 53% in H2, with second-half growth in Sustainable Tech.

  • No changes to adjusted EBITDA, EPS, or OCF guidance; some Q2 OCF volatility possible due to Middle East conflict resolution.

List perimeter changes for the MTS spin-off
Identify NASA funding impacts on MTS revenue
Detail the Applied Computing investment purpose
Update on spin-off timeline and CEO search
Status of $2.6B Mission Tech wins in protest
NASA and EUCOM impact on Mission Tech revenue
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