KBR (NYSE:KBR) shares are down on Monday after the company announced a contract with Iraq-based Basra Oil Company.
The project is expected to enhance crude production and modernize field facilities for the Majnoon Oil Field in Iraq.
Major Iraq Oil Field Contract
Under the Integrated Field Management Services contract, KBR will provide upstream engineering, project management and maintenance services to optimize reservoir performance.
The Majnoon Oil Field, one of the world's largest, holds an estimated 38 billion barrels of reserves and is expected to generate local jobs.
The award underscores KBR's focus on Iraq's energy sector and its use of advanced technology to support sustainable operations.
The company plans to deepen local engagement while applying international best practices, further strengthening its regional position.
Recent Major Contract Wins
This month, the company secured a 10-year general maintenance services contract with Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company.
Also, last month, the company won a seat on the Missile Defense Agency's Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) multiple-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract, a program with a ceiling value of $151 billion.
KBR Stock Analysis: Below SMA, Mixed Momentum
Meanwhile, the broader market experienced declines on the previous trading day, with the Dow Jones falling 0.36% and the S&P 500 down 0.47%. KBR’s gains come as the energy sector showed slight resilience, with the Energy sector gaining 0.07%, indicating that the stock is moving positively despite broader market pressures.
The stock is currently trading 9.8% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 4.1% below its 100-day SMA, indicating some short-term weakness. Over the past 12 months, shares have increased by 8.5%, and they are currently positioned closer to their 52-week highs than lows, suggesting a relatively strong performance in the longer term.
The RSI is at 44.45, which is considered neutral territory, while the MACD is at 0.15, below its signal line at 0.22, indicating bearish pressure on the stock. The combination of neutral RSI and bearish MACD suggests mixed momentum, indicating that traders should exercise caution.
- Key Resistance: $45.00
- Key Support: $39.50
KBR Earnings Preview and Analyst Ratings
The countdown is on: KBR is set to report earnings on February 26, 2026.
- EPS Estimate: 95 cents (Up from 91 cents)
- Revenue Estimate: $1.90 billion (Down from $2.12 billion)
- Valuation: P/E of 13.4x (Indicates value opportunity)
Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions: The stock carries a Buy Rating with an average price target of $59.42. Recent analyst moves include:
- Citigroup: Buy (Lowers Target to $53.00) (Jan. 26)
- Truist Securities: Buy (Lowers Target to $50.00) (Dec. 19, 2025)
- Oppenheimer: Initiated with Outperform (Target $60.00) (Dec. 2, 2025)
KBR Shares Rise in Premarket Trading
Price Action: KBR shares were up 0.68% at $42.24 during premarket trading on Monday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
