La vendita allo scoperto per KBR dà agli investitori un'idea del grado in cui gli investitori stanno scommettendo sul declino delle azioni di KBR. I dati relativi alle vendite allo scoperto vengono aggiornati ogni due settimane.

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KBR, formerly Kellogg Brown & Root, is global provider of technology, integrated engineering, procurement, and construction delivery, and operations and maintenance services. The company's business is organized into two segments: government solutions and sustainable technology solutions. KBR has operations in over 30 countries and employs approximately 34,000 people. The firm generated $7 billion in revenue in 2023.

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Keybanc analyst Sangita Jain maintains KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $75 to $78.

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UBS analyst Steven Fisher maintains KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $77 to $78.

UBS Maintains Buy on KBR, Raises Price Target to $78

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<li>Ratings Accuracy: 87%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Market Outperform rating on Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYL#NYSE">TYL</a>) and raised the price target from $580 to $700 on Oct. 25. This analyst sees around 16% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 24, Tyler Technologies reported better-than-expected third-quarter adjusted EPS results and raised its FY24 adjusted EPS guidance.</li>
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<li>Recent News: Tesla has been found to be offering a Cybertruck accessory that its employees are not legally allowed to install.</li>
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<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Buy rating on KBR, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) and increased the price target from $78 to $84 on Oct. 25. This analyst sees around 26% surge in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 23, KBR posted downbeat sales for the third quarter.</li>
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4 analysts have shared their evaluations of KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $78.25, with a high estimate of $84.00 and a low estimate of $72.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 3.41% increase from the previous average price target of $75.67.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729882894_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A clear picture of KBR's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Brent Thielman</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
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<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
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<td>Sangita Jain</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
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<td>Gautam Khanna</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to KBR. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of KBR compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for KBR's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into KBR's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KBR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on KBR analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About KBR</h2>
KBR, formerly Kellogg Brown &amp; Root, is global provider of technology, integrated engineering, procurement, and construction delivery, and operations and maintenance services. The company's business is organized into two segments: government solutions and sustainable technology solutions. KBR has operations in over 30 countries and employs approximately 34,000 people. The firm generated $7 billion in revenue in 2023.
<h3>KBR: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: KBR's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 10.0%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: KBR's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 5.14% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): KBR's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 6.88%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): KBR's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.59%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: KBR's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.89. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Key Takeaways From KBR Analyst Ratings

DA Davidson analyst Brent Thielman maintains KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $78 to $84.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on KBR, Raises Price Target to $84

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KBR Raises FY24 Outlook: Projects Adjusted EPS Of $3.20-$3.30 Vs. $3.25 Estimate (Prior View: $3.15-$3.30), Sees Revenues Of $7.5B-$7.7B Vs. $7.59B Estimate (Prior View: $7.4B-$7.7B)

KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.84 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 12 percent increase over earnings of $0.75 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.95 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.96 billion by 0.66 percent. This is a 10.00 percent increase over sales of $1.77 billion the same period last year.

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Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintains KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $76 to $82.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on KBR, Raises Price Target to $82

KBR's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.11% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.52 million shares sold short, which is 1.36% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.52 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>KBR Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729520117_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for KBR has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing KBR's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, KBR's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.75%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 2.4% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.99%. Currently, KBR has a market capitalization of $8.99 billion. 
Buying $100 In KBR: If an investor had bought $100 of KBR stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $379.97 today based on a price of $67.60 for KBR at the time of writing.
<h3>KBR's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729099837_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In KBR 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide engineering and procurement services for Shell&#39;s Manatee project located in the East Coast Marine Area of&nbsp;Trinidad and Tobago. The Manatee gas field supports global energy security and natural gas production, providing gas&nbsp;for the country&#39;s Atlantic LNG&nbsp;facility.&nbsp;

KBR Secures Engineering And Procurement Services Contract For Beachfield Manatee Upgrade, The Onshore Portion Of Manatee Gas Field Project; No Terms Disclosed

AECOM (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/acm#NYSE">ACM</a>) is all set to support Southern Water&#39;s $4.8 billion capital delivery program.
Per the contract, ACM, along with Pell Frischmann, has been chosen by Kier to provide detailed design services on Lot 1 for non-infrastructure water and Lot 2 for wastewater projects within a Strategic Delivery Partner Framework. This initiative, running from 2025 to 2030, focuses on improving water and wastewater infrastructure across the UK during the AMP8 regulatory period.
Also, Morrison Water Services, the second contractor, has asked AECOM to be its sole design partner for SDP Lot 3 Framework for infrastructure projects and Low Complexity Delivery Route Lot 2 (Wastewater) Framework. These frameworks are for seven and five years, respectively, with the option to extend for an additional five years.
AECOM will contribute to project design, management, and implementation, ensuring Southern Water&#39;s long-term environmental and community goals are met. This collaboration marks a major step in AECOM&#39;s continued work with Southern Water, positioning the company as a vital partner in delivering these ambitious upgrades.
<h2>ACM&#39;s Strong Backlog &amp; Global Demand Drive Growth</h2>
Currently, this global leader in water infrastructure has been ailing from labor shortages, particularly in skilled trades. Inflationary pressures, particularly in raw materials and energy, could also be bothering margins. This apart, broader economic uncertainties, such as fears of a recession or global economic slowdown, are likely to have been impacting major players like Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/strl#NASDAQ">STRL</a>), Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/j#NYSE">J</a>) and KBR Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kbr#NYSE">KBR</a>) within the infrastructure sector.
Mitigating these headwinds, ACM has been experiencing robust growth across its segments, backed by strong pipeline visibility for the upcoming quarters. Healthy state and local budgets, along with increased private sector investments in water and energy transitions, have contributed to this upward trend.
Global demand for infrastructure development is rising, further increasing the need for AECOM&#39;s services. As of the fiscal third-quarter end, the total backlog was $23.36 billion compared with $23.21 billion in the prior-year period. The current backlog level includes 54.8% contracted backlog growth.
Ongoing contract wins are expected to boost prospects. Global infrastructure spending trends remain strong, providing further opportunities for AECOM&#39;s continued expansion.
<h2>A Brief About Above-Mentioned Stocks</h2>
Sterling specializes in e-infrastructure, transportation, and building solutions, primarily operating in the U.S. Its recent stock performance has been impressive, with shares rising significantly in the last year, outperforming its industry peers.
Jacobs, Dallas, TX-based company, is one of the leading providers of professional, technical and construction services to industrial, commercial and governmental clients.
KBR is a global engineering, construction and services firm supporting the market segments of global energy and international government services.
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Keybanc analyst Sangita Jain maintains KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $73 to $75.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on KBR, Raises Price Target to $75

KBR's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.05% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.71 million shares sold short, which is 1.53% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.52 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>KBR Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727808313_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for KBR has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing KBR's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, KBR's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.63%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Is The Market Feeling About KBR?

KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 2.06% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.49%. Currently, KBR has a market capitalization of $8.54 billion. 
Buying $1000 In KBR: If an investor had bought $1000 of KBR stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,478.17 today based on a price of $64.18 for KBR at the time of writing.
<h3>KBR's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727706617_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In KBR 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

KBR, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) said it had secured a five-year contract worth&nbsp;$113 million to perform aeronautical systems research for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Mobility Directorate at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/n40997547/kbr-enhancing-digital-engineering-for-future-tankers-programs-with-estimated-113m-contract-win" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,&nbsp;Ohio.</a>
KBR was awarded this contract under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center&#8217;s multiple-award contract vehicle.
These contracts are granted by the U.S. Air Force&#8217;s 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron to foster the development and generation of new knowledge aimed at improving the DTIC repository and benefiting the R&amp;D and S&amp;T community.
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According to the conditions of this new contract, KBR will deliver program management analysis, engineering services, logistics analysis, security and cybersecurity evaluations, testing and assessment, as well as administrative analysis.
This effort will support initiatives like the Next Generation Air-refueling System (NGAS) development and the future modernization of legacy tanker aircraft mission systems.
KBR said its training program is designed to develop a digital workforce that enhances analysis and decision-making for effective Digital Material Management (DMM) implementation.
On September 18, the company received a&nbsp;$230 million&nbsp;cost-plus-fixed-fee&nbsp;recompete contract under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center&#8217;s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/n40914920/kbr-awarded-estimated-230m-contract-supporting-information-systems-modernization-for-navair" rel="noreferrer noopener">multiple-award contract vehicle.</a>
Internationally, the company got an order to&nbsp;deliver technical design services at HMAS Stirling by the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/n40788088/kbr-expands-support-of-australias-critical-submarine-rotational-program-progressing-pathway-for-au" rel="noreferrer noopener">Security and Estate Group and the Australian Submarine Agency.</a>
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Price Action: KBR shares are trading higher by 0.86% to $64.93 at last check Tuesday.
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KBR was awarded this contract under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center&#39;s (DoDIAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. These IAC MAC task orders (TOs) are awarded by the U.S. Air Force&#39;s 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron to develop and create new knowledge for the enhancement of the DTIC repository and the R&amp;D and S&amp;T community.

KBR Bags Estimated $113M Task Order To Perform Aeronautical Systems Research, Development, Test And Evaluation For AFLCMC/WL At Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio Over 5 Years

KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>)&nbsp;announced today that KTJV, a KBR and Technip Energies joint venture, has been selected by Lake Charles&nbsp;LNG Export Company, a subsidiary of Energy Transfer LP, for its Lake Charles LNG transformation project.
Under the terms of the agreement, KTJV will provide high-end engineering, procurement, construction management, construction, commissioning, startup and other related services, subject to Lake Charles LNG's decision to issue a notice to proceed for the project.
The project would transform Energy Transfer's existing import facility into a world-class LNG export facility to meet the world's growing LNG and energy security demands. This conversion would include the delivery of three liquefaction trains and modifications to existing storage and dock facilities designed to enable the export of 16.45 metric tons per annum of LNG.

KBR Announces KTJV, A KBR And Technip Energies Joint Venture, Has Been Selected By Lake Charles LNG Export Company, A Subsidiary Of Energy Transfer LP, For Its Lake Charles LNG Transformation Project

KBR, Inc. 2024 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

KBR, Inc. (KBR) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

With the escalating manufacturing activities, government investment in industrial development, and advanced tech adoption, the industrial market is flourishing. Amid this, undervalued industrial stocks like KBR (KBR), Ryder System (R), and Vontier (VNT) could be attractive buys ahead of their third-quarter earnings release. Continue reading... The industrial sector is an essential segment that makes business processes more efficient and easier. The segment is rapidly expanding with the automation across different industries and wide adoption of advanced technologies, including AI and IoT.
Given this backdrop, it could be wise to invest in currently undervalued industrial stocks KBR, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KBR/">KBR</a>), Ryder System, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/R/">R</a>), and Vontier Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VNT/">VNT</a>), which can surge in price following their Q3 earnings.
Factors including geopolitical tensions, trade policy changes, and unforeseen disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic have evolved business operations largely. The manufacturing and supply chains have also undergone major transformations in the last few years, resulting in <a href="https://manufacturing-today.com/news/why-the-reshoring-renaissance-is-the-future-of-u-s-manufacturing/">increased manufacturing activities</a> to cater to growing demands.
Driven by factors like the expansion of manufacturing activities in emerging economies, the rising prevalence of Industry 4.0, and the increasing adoption of automation, the <a href="https://www.cognitivemarketresearch.com/list/machinery-%26-equipment/industrial-equipment#:~:text=According%20to%20cognitive%20market%20research,with%20a%20CAGR%20of%204.20%25.">global industrial equipment market</a> is expected to grow exponentially. The market is expected to value $250 billion in 2024 and continue to expand to $347.40 billion by 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.2%.
The rise of automation technologies, such as AI and robotics, is also propelling the industrial equipment market.
Besides, owing to solid economic growth, industrialization, and government investment in infrastructure development, the industrial services market has grown strongly in recent years. The market is <a href="https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/report/industrial-services-global-market-report">poised to grow at a 5.7% CAGR</a>, resulting in a market volume of $44.05 billion by 2028.
The market demand is attributable to factors like increasing demand for distributed control systems (DCS), advanced technologies like IoT, AI, and data analytics in industrial processes, and increasing emphasis on remote monitoring and predictive maintenance.
Given these factors, let's delve deeper into the fundamentals of industrial stocks: KBR, R, and VNT.
KBR, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KBR/">KBR</a>)
KBR provides scientific, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and commercial customers globally. It operates in the Government Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions segments. It offers life-cycle support solutions to defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and other programs and missions for military and other government agencies.
In terms of forward EV/Sales, KBR is trading at 1.42x, 25.2% lower than the industry average of 1.90x. Likewise, the stock's forward EV/EBIT multiple of 15.60 is 6.5% lower than the industry average of 16.68. Also, its forward Price/Sales of 1.20x is 19.1% lower than the industry average of 1.48x.
On September 24, KBR was awarded an estimated $113 million task order to perform aeronautical systems research, development, test, and evaluation for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Mobility Directorate (AFLCMC/WL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, over a period of five years.
On September 3, KBR completed the acquisition of LinQuest Corporation, a leading provider of advanced engineering, data analytics, and digital integration with a strong history of solving complex technical challenges for national security space missions. The strategic expansion expands KBR's digital, national security space and intelligence capabilities.
KBR's revenues increased 5.8% year-over-year to $1.85 billion for the second quarter that ended June 28, 2024. The company's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/operatingincome.asp">operating income</a> grew 1710% from the year-ago value to $181 million. Net income attributable to KBR came in at $106 million, and its adjusted EPS rose 12.2% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Street expects KBR's revenue and EPS for the third quarter (ended September 2024) to increase 10.7% and 12% year-over-year to $1.96 billion and $0.84, respectively. Furthermore, the company surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Shares of KBR have surged 9.9% over the past month and 11.8% over the past year to close the last trading session at $68.33.
KBR's robust growth prospects are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
The stock has a B grade for Growth and Momentum. Within the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/industrial-services/">Industrial - Services</a> industry, KBR is ranked #8 out of 82 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/KBR/">Click here</a> to access additional ratings of KBR for Stability, Value, Sentiment, and Quality.
Ryder System, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/R/">R</a>)
R operates as an international logistics and transportation company. The company operates in three segments: Fleet Management Solutions (FMS); Supply Chain Solutions (SCS); and Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS).
In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, R is trading at 12.04x, 40.5% lower than the industry average of 20.22x. Also, the stock's forward EV/EBIT multiple of 14.07 is 15.6% lower than the industry average of 16.68. Further, its forward Price/Sales of 0.49x is 67.1% lower than the industry average of 1.48x.
On July 15, R entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pit Stop Fleet Service, allowing expansion and further strengthening Ryder's Torque by Ryder&#x2122; retail mobile maintenance business offering, accelerating the growth of the product solution.
The acquisition is expected to benefit Ryder and Pit Stop customers, allowing greater economies of scale and offering unparalleled flexibility for fleets requiring swift maintenance services.
On July 12, R's Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.81 per share of common stock, paid on September 20, 2024, to shareholders of record on August 19, 2024. The dividend reflected an increase of $0.10 from the $0.71 cash dividend paid quarterly since July 2023.
R pays an annual dividend of $3.24, which translates to a yield of 2.22% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 2.82%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 9.2% over the past three years. R has raised its dividends for four consecutive years.
For the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, R's total revenue increased 10.3% year-over-year to $3.18 billion. Its earnings from continuing operations before income taxes grew 304.5% from the year-ago value to $178 million. In addition, the company's net earnings came in at $127 million and $2.84 per common share for the quarter, respectively.
According to the outlook for the full year 2024, R expects total revenue growth of 8% from the prior year. The company also expects free cash flow in the range of $150 million to $250 million.
Analysts expect R's revenue for the fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 11.5% year-over-year to $3.37 billion, and its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 20.9% year-over-year to $3.57. Moreover, the company has topped the consensus EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters.
R's shares have gained 21.5% over the past six months and 42.5% over the past year to close the last trading session at $145.99.
R's sound fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has a B grade for Stability and Value. Within the B-rated Industrial - Services industry, R is ranked #38 among 82 stocks.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have R ratings for Momentum, Growth, Sentiment, and Quality. Get all R ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/R/">here</a>.
Vontier Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VNT/">VNT</a>)
VNT provides mobility ecosystem solutions globally. The company operates through Mobility Technologies; Repair Solutions; and Environmental and Fueling Solutions segments.
VNT's forward EV/EBITDA of 10.39x is 27.1% lower than the industry average of 14.25x. Similarly, the stock's forward non-GAAP P/E multiple of 11.60 is 51.5% lower than the industry average of 23.92. Also, its forward Price/Cash Flow of 11.07x is 51.2% lower than the industry average of 22.70x.
On September 25, Driivz, an EVolve&#x2122;e-mobility portfolio company of VNT and its partner Francis Energy, the fourth-largest owner and operator of fast-charging stations, announced a milestone update that they have successfully brought 1,100 charging ports online at over 200 locations to support over 20,000 drivers nationwide.
Also, on September 10, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a Vontier company, secured a second significant tender with Indian companies in August. The tender is from Indian Oil Corporation Limited, where GVR has secured a large position for retail fuel dispensers for a total of $17 million in equipment and $10 million in services support.
VNT reported sales of $696.40 million for the second quarter that ended June 28, 2024. Its operating profit stood at $114.10 million. Also, the company's adjusted net earnings came in at $97.60 million and $0.63 per share for the quarter, respectively.
Furthermore, the company's adjusted free cash flow and adjusted EBITDA stood at $25.90 million and $151.70 million.
Analysts expect VNT's EPS for the first quarter (ending March 2025) to increase 17.6% year-over-year to $0.87, and its revenue is estimated to increase 3.6% year-over-year to $783.10 million for the same quarter. Also, the company surpassed the consensus EPS and revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
VNT's stock has soared 3.2% over the past month and 8.3% over the past year to close the last trading session at $33.20.
VNT's POWR Ratings reflect its robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
VNT has a B grade for Quality and Value. It is ranked #24 among the 87 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/industrial-equipment/">Industrial - Equipment</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VNT/">Click here</a> to access additional VNT ratings for Stability, Sentiment, Momentum, and Growth.
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KBR shares were unchanged in after-hours trading Wednesday. Year-to-date, KBR has gained 24.09%, versus a 22.57% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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