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Kbr, Inc.: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 October 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 1 lowered, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue flat as awards slowed: Revenues were $1.9 billion, flat year on year, reflecting slower awards in the first half across both segments and EUCOM reductions, partly offset by growth in Defense & Intel. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 10%: Adjusted EBITDA was $240 million, up 10%, with a 12.4% margin. The company attributed the increase mainly to higher operating income. Source
  • Equity earnings lifted operating income: Operating income was $191 million, up 10%. Higher equity in earnings from an LNG project more than offset lower gross profit and higher SG&A. Source
  • Bookings of $4.2 billion, 1.4x book-to-bill: Bookings and options were $4.2 billion for the quarter, with book-to-bill of 1.4x. Backlog and options totaled $23.4 billion at quarter end, against $20.6 billion at January 3, 2025. Source
  • Operating cash flow up 29%: Operating cash flow from continuing operations was $198 million, up 29%, with operating cash conversion of 152%, which the company attributed to DSO reductions in both segments. Source
  • Returned $122 million to shareholders: The company returned $122 million in the quarter: $100 million in share repurchases, including shares withheld to cover taxes, and $22 million in regular dividends. Source
  • FY2025 revenue guidance lowered: Revision reflects the pace of awards across both segments and protest resolution timing, lowering fiscal 2025 revenue guidance. Source
  • Mission Technology Solutions spin-off planned: The company announced on September 24, 2025 its intention to spin off the Mission Technology Solutions segment as a separate public company. Source

“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.”

Stuart Bradie, Chairman, President & CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenues Sourcefiscal year 2025$7.75B - $7.85BLowered from $7.9B - $8.1B
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefiscal year 2025$960M - $980MKept
Adjusted EPS Sourcefiscal year 2025$3.78 - $3.88Kept
Operating cash flows Sourcefiscal year 2025$500M - $550MKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Fiscal 2025 revenue guidance was lowered, citing the pace of awards in both segments and the resolution of protested bids. Source
  • Guidance kept: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS and operating cash flow guidance for fiscal 2025 were not changed. Source
  • New: The company announced its intention to spin off the Mission Technology Solutions segment. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue flat as awards slowed: Revenues were $1.9 billion, flat year on year, reflecting slower awards in the first half across both segments and EUCOM reductions, partly offset by growth in Defense & Intel. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 10%: Adjusted EBITDA was $240 million, up 10%, with a 12.4% margin. The company attributed the increase mainly to higher operating income. Source
  • Equity earnings lifted operating income: Operating income was $191 million, up 10%. Higher equity in earnings from an LNG project more than offset lower gross profit and higher SG&A. Source
  • Net income and EPS both up: Net income attributable to KBR was $115 million, up 15%. Diluted EPS including discontinued operations was $0.90, up 20%, and Adjusted EPS was $1.02, up 21%. Source
  • Year-to-date revenue and earnings higher: Year-to-date revenues were $5.9 billion, up 5%, and Adjusted EBITDA was $730 million, up 14%, at a 12.4% margin. Year-to-date diluted EPS including discontinued operations was $2.33. Source

Segment and end-market results

  • MTS revenue flat, margin steady: Mission Technology Solutions revenue was $1,406 million, flat, with Defense & Intel growth offset by EUCOM and NASA reductions. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 10.2%, in line with the prior year. Source
  • STS revenue dipped on delayed awards: Sustainable Technology Solutions revenue was $525 million, down 1%, which the company attributed to delays in new awards. Source
  • STS Adjusted EBITDA margin rose: STS Adjusted EBITDA was $123 million, up 13%, and its margin was 23.4%, up from 20.5% a year earlier. Operating income rose on LNG project execution. Source
  • EUCOM and NASA funding pressure: Reductions in EUCOM Readiness & Sustainment and NASA funding restrictions in Science & Space offset growth in MTS during the quarter. Source
  • Defense and Intel grew in both markets: Defense & Intel revenue grew in the U.S. and internationally, which the company cited as the main offset to lower revenue in the quarter. Source

“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.”

Stuart Bradie, Chairman, President & CEO

Margins and costs

  • Gross profit down, equity earnings up: Gross profit was $270 million against $290 million a year earlier. Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates rose to $70 million from $27 million, and SG&A rose to $149 million from $140 million. Source
  • Operating and EBITDA margins up: Operating income margin was 9.9%, up from 8.9%. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 12.4%, up from 11.3%, which the company attributed to operating performance in the current year period. Source
  • Diluted share count fell on buybacks: Diluted weighted average common shares fell to 128 million from 133 million, due to open market share repurchases. Source

Awards, bookings and backlog

  • Bookings of $4.2 billion, 1.4x book-to-bill: Bookings and options were $4.2 billion for the quarter, with book-to-bill of 1.4x. Backlog and options totaled $23.4 billion at quarter end, against $20.6 billion at January 3, 2025. Source
  • MTS backlog reached $19.7 billion: MTS backlog and options totaled $19.7 billion, with book-to-bill of 1.4x. A $2.5 billion ceiling-value NASA contract for astronaut health was among the awards announced. Source
  • STS book-to-bill 1.2x, LNG awards: STS book-to-bill was 1.2x, with backlog of $3.7 billion. Awards included FEED work on the Abadi Onshore LNG project in Indonesia. Source

“Our diverse portfolio, prudent cost management and focus on value-add for our customers delivered enhanced margins in line with our strategy”

Stuart Bradie, Chairman, President & CEO

Cash and capital returns

  • Operating cash flow up 29%: Operating cash flow from continuing operations was $198 million, up 29%, with operating cash conversion of 152%, which the company attributed to DSO reductions in both segments. Source
  • Returned $122 million to shareholders: The company returned $122 million in the quarter: $100 million in share repurchases, including shares withheld to cover taxes, and $22 million in regular dividends. Source
  • Net leverage down to 2.2x: Net leverage was 2.2x at October 3, 2025, and liquidity was about $1.1 billion, including $539 million of cash and equivalents. Source
  • Year-to-date buybacks rose: Year-to-date payments to repurchase common stock were $304 million, compared with $167 million a year earlier. Source

FY2025 guidance revision

  • FY2025 revenue guidance lowered: Revision reflects the pace of awards across both segments and protest resolution timing, lowering fiscal 2025 revenue guidance. Source
  • Other FY2025 guidance unchanged: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS and operating cash flow guidance for fiscal 2025 were kept at their prior ranges. Source
  • Protested bids delayed past shutdown: Bids won under protest will not be resolved while the U.S. Government shutdown continues, according to the revision notice. Source

Mission Technology Solutions spin-off

  • Mission Technology Solutions spin-off planned: The company announced on September 24, 2025 its intention to spin off the Mission Technology Solutions segment as a separate public company. Source
  • Tax-free spin targeted for 2026: The spin-off is intended to be tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, with completion targeted for mid-to-late 2026. Source
  • Two pure-play companies expected: Management said KBR and its shareholders would own two pure-play public companies with enhanced strategic focus, operational independence and financial flexibility. Source

Coming up, as management said on 30 October 2025

  • Spin-off requires Board approval: The spin-off remains subject to final approval by KBR's Board of Directors and other customary conditions. Source
  • Spin-off details on investor site: Additional spin-off details are available on the Investor Relations section of KBR's website. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Backlog and options (total) Source$23.4 billion
Bookings and options Source$4.2 billion
Book-to-bill Source1.4x
MTS backlog and options Source$19.7 billion
STS backlog Source$3.7 billion

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Revenue was reduced by the slower pace of awards and by EUCOM reductions in Readiness & Sustainment. Source
  • Regulatory: NASA funding restrictions in Science & Space reduced revenue within the Mission Technology Solutions segment. Source
  • External: The U.S. Government shutdown is expected to keep bids won under protest unresolved, which the revision reflects. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The company stated a completion target for the spin-off in mid-to-late 2026. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.