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KBR (KBR) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
KBR (KBR) reported revenue of $2.0B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +5% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.2%, net earnings $133M (6.6% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.0B | +2% | +5% |
| Gross profit | $301M | +3% | +11% |
| Operating profit | $186M | +8% | -3% |
| Net earnings | $133M | +39% | +16% |
| Operating cash flow | $171M | +242% | -14% |
| Free cash flow | $163M | +379% | -14% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.0B in Q3 2026, up 5% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. MTS was the largest line at 62% of revenue. STS added $0.16B year over year (up 26%), 162% of the total change. MTS declined 5%.
Gross margin was 14.8%, up 0.9 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.19B, a 9.2% margin (down 0.7 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.01B even though revenue rose $0.10B versus Q3 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 46% against revenue growth of 5%. Net earnings were $0.13B, up 16% year over year. The effective tax rate was 11.7%.
Operating cash flow was $0.17B (down 14% year over year), 126% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.04B of depreciation and amortization. Capital expenditures of $0.01B left free cash flow of $0.16B.
Questions
What was KBR's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
KBR (KBR) reported revenue of $2.0B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +5% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was KBR profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $186M (9.2% of revenue) and net earnings $133M.
Source: KBR 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.