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KBR (KBR) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
KBR gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 20, 2024. Of 3 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (67%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +1.0% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it once.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (1 above, 1 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $3.9B (Jul 30, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $8.7B–$9.1B (Feb 24, 2025) → lowered $7.9B–$8.1B (Jul 31, 2025) → lowered $7.8B–$7.8B (Oct 30, 2025) | $7.8B | within the range | -0.2% |
| FY2024 | $7.4B–$7.7B (Feb 20, 2024) → reaffirmed $7.4B–$7.7B (Apr 30, 2024) | $7.7B | above the range | +2.1% |
Operating margin
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 9.5% (May 6, 2025) | — | — | — |
Operating income
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $195M (May 6, 2025) | — | — | — |
Net income
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $116M (May 6, 2025) | — | — | — |
Tax rate
Met or beat 0 of 1 periods (1 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 26.0%–28.0% (Feb 26, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | 25.0%–27.0% (Feb 24, 2025) | 27.9% | above the range | +1.9 pts |
Operating cash flow
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $500M–$550M (Feb 24, 2025) → reaffirmed $500M–$550M (May 6, 2025) → reaffirmed $500M–$550M (Jul 31, 2025) → reaffirmed $500M–$550M (Oct 30, 2025) | $557M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
| FY2024 | $450M–$480M (Feb 20, 2024) → reaffirmed $450M–$480M (Apr 30, 2024) | $462M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
The latest quarter
KBR, Q3 2026: revenue $2.0B (+5% year over year), operating margin 9.2%, net earnings $133M, operating cash flow $171M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does KBR beat its guidance?
KBR gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 20, 2024. Of 3 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (67%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +1.0% against the guided midpoint.
How often does KBR raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it once since Feb 20, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.