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KBR

KBR, Inc.

KBR

Industrials · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.83%

Annual Dividend

$0.66

Payout Ratio

19%

5-Yr Growth

10.5%

Ex-Date

Jun 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

KBR Dividend Safety Score

86/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak17 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage19% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage33% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.77
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.7× its 5-yr average — elevated

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is KBR a good dividend stock?

Yes

KBR, Inc. (KBR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.83% ($0.66/yr), with 17 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 17 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (19%)
  • Strong 10.5% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.83%
Payout Ratio
19%
Annual Dividend
$0.66
5-Yr Avg Growth
10.5%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 15, 2026
Years of Growth
17
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.45
Market Cap
$4.6B
P/E Ratio
10.7
5-Yr Total Return
-5%
52-Week Range
$29.94 – $54.38
Dividend Safety
A · 86/100
Ever Cut?
No
KBR ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $0.66 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$16.50
Annual$66.00
Monthly avg$5.50