For its first fiscal quarter (ending March 31), KBR Inc (NYSE: KBR) has reported a 11% increase in E.P.S. from $0.62 a year ago to $0.69 in the current quarter. Relative to the consensus estimate of $0.86, this was a shortfall of $-0.17. E.P.S. were $-1.92 for the latest four quarters through March 31 versus $2.50 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -177%.
Recent Price Action
KBR Inc (NYSE: KBR) stock closed at $64.94 on 4/30/24 after a modest decline of -1.6%. Moreover, trading volume in this decline was above average at 149% of normal. The stock has risen 2.9% during the last week and has performed in line with the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
KBR’s future returns on capital are forecasted to be above the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
KBR has a current Value Trend Rating of F (Lowest Rating). The Value Trend Rating reflects inconsistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. KBR has a neutral Power Rating of 42 but a very low Appreciation Score of 14, and the Lowest Value Trend Rating results.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of F. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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