KBR Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

Core Insights - KBR, Inc. reported strong financial performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, with significant increases in revenues, net income, and adjusted EBITDA compared to the same period in fiscal 2024 [2][3][5] Financial Performance - Revenues reached $2.1 billion, reflecting a 13% increase or $237 million year-over-year, driven by growth in Defense & Intel and Sustainable Technology Solutions [4][7] - Operating income was $195 million, up 17% or $29 million, primarily due to increased gross profit and equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates [8] - Net income attributable to KBR was $116 million, a 25% increase or $23 million compared to the previous year [8] - Adjusted EBITDA was $243 million, up 17% or $36 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.8% [9][10] Earnings Per Share - Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.88, up 28% or $0.19, while adjusted EPS was $0.98, a 27% increase or $0.21 [9][10][46] Shareholder Returns - The company returned $176 million in capital to shareholders during the quarter, including $156 million in share repurchases and $20 million in dividends [20][19] Segment Performance - Mission Technology Solutions (MTS) revenues were $1,505 million, up 14% or $180 million, driven by the LinQuest acquisition and increased demand in Readiness & Sustainment [13] - Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) revenues were $550 million, up 12% or $57 million, attributed to rising demand for sustainable technologies [16] Backlog and Bookings - Backlog and options totaled $20.5 billion, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.0x for the quarter and 1.1x on a trailing-twelve-month basis [10][12] Fiscal Year Guidance - KBR reaffirmed its fiscal year 2025 guidance, projecting revenues between $8.7 billion and $9.1 billion, adjusted EBITDA between $950 million and $990 million, and adjusted EPS between $3.71 and $3.95 [21][22]