On June 20, 2025, KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) closed at $49.39, down 6.42% or $3.39 from its previous close of $52.78, per the provided data.
The stock opened at $51.20, with a day’s range of $48.90 to $51.50. Volume was 1.939 million shares, above the 30-day average of 1.33 million shares, indicating strong selling pressure. The decline was primarily driven by a recent analyst downgrade and broader concerns about geopolitical tensions impacting defense contracts.
KBR’s year-to-date performance is down 17.65%, lagging the S&P 500’s 12.5% gain in 2025. Over the past five days, KBR fell 4.3%. Due to limited historical data, 1-month, 6-month, 1-year, and 5-year returns are unavailable. Since its IPO in November 2006 at $17, the stock has risen 190.53%.
| Period | Performance (%) |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | -6.42 |
| 5 Days | -4.30 |
| 1 Month | Not available |
| 6 Months | Not available |
| Year-to-Date | -17.65 |
| 1 Year | Not available |
| 5 Years | Not available |
| All-Time | +190.53 |
KBR’s market cap is $6.408 billion, with 130 million shares outstanding. The trailing twelve-month EPS is $2.12, yielding a PE ratio of 23.30. Forward EPS for 2026 is projected at $2.80, per market data. The dividend is $0.60 annually, with an ex-dividend date of June 15, 2025. The beta is 1.31, indicating moderate volatility. Eight analysts rate KBR a Buy, with a $65 price target, implying 31.61% upside. The next earnings date is July 23, 2025.
Technically, KBR is trading below its 50-day moving average of $52, signaling a bearish trend. It’s far from its 52-week high of $69.37, with potential support at $48.
The main reason for the drop is a Goldman Sachs downgrade to Neutral on June 19, 2025, citing limited near-term upside due to high valuations. Additionally, geopolitical tensions, particularly Israel-Iran concerns, have raised fears of delays in defense contracts, pressuring KBR’s stock.
The industrial sector, tracked by the XLI ETF, fell 0.6%, aligning with KBR’s decline. The S&P 500 rose 0.2%, highlighting KBR’s underperformance.
KBR’s outlook is mixed, with growth from recent contracts like its $161 million Army deal offset by geopolitical and valuation risks. Investors should monitor earnings for updates on contract pipelines.
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