KBR sets October 29 earnings call and KBR stock gains 2.07 percent

Published on 10/05/2026 at 20:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Fiscal 2026 revenue guidance is USD 7.90-8.36 billion. KBR stock costs EUR 31.06 on October 5, 2026 after the EUR 30.43 prior close.

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KBR stock (ISIN US48242W1062) was trading at EUR 31.06 at Lang & Schwarz on October 5, 2026 at 8:55 p.m. CEST, up 2.07 percent versus the EUR 30.43 prior close on October 2, 2026. GlobeNewswire reports that KBR will discuss its third quarter fiscal 2026 results on October 29, 2026.

October 29 sets the next checkpoint

The scheduled call gives investors a defined test for KBR's post-separation strategy. The company plans to publish its third quarter 2026 earnings release and presentation before the call, making October 29 the next dated operating update.

KBR's latest reported quarter was the second quarter of fiscal 2026. According to KBR, revenue reached USD 1.98 billion, up 2.00 percent from USD 1.95 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.

Profit growth offsets separation costs

The earnings mix was stronger than the top line. Net income attributable to KBR rose 32.00 percent to USD 96.00 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, while diluted earnings per share increased 34.00 percent to USD 0.75.

Adjusted earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure, rose 9.00 percent to USD 0.99, and adjusted EBITDA increased 7.00 percent to USD 258.00 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin reached 13.00 percent, compared with 12.40 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.

The main counterweight was operating income, which fell 11.00 percent to USD 172.00 million as spin-off costs and other charges affected the quarter. KBR nevertheless reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance of USD 7.90 billion to USD 8.36 billion in revenue and USD 3.87 to USD 4.22 adjusted earnings per share.

Spin-off remains a major valuation factor

KBR is preparing to separate its Mission Technology Solutions business under the Trinzic name. FinanzNachrichten reported on September 24, 2026 that the planned launch is targeted for January 4, 2027, with more than USD 5.00 billion in annual revenue and 18,000 employees.

The separation changes how investors will read future results because KBR is expected to become more concentrated in Sustainable Technology Solutions. The second quarter data already show that segment's revenue at USD 676.00 million, up 10.00 percent year over year, while Mission Technology Solutions revenue was USD 1.31 billion, down 2.00 percent.

KBR stock trades after hours

KBR stock was trading at EUR 31.06 at Lang & Schwarz on October 5, 2026 at 8:55 p.m. CEST, up 2.07 percent versus the EUR 30.43 prior close dated October 2, 2026. The primary listing is on the NYSE, while the finance snapshot placed market capitalization at USD 4.4 billion and the 52-week range at USD 29.94 to USD 48.13 as of October 5, 2026.