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KBR

KBR, Inc.

KBR

Industrials · Engineering & Construction · Stock · quarterly payer

$36.38

Fairly valued · +5% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.81%

Annual Dividend

$0.66

Payout Ratio

20%

5-Yr Growth

10.5%

Ex-Date

Dec 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about KBR's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KBR, Inc. (KBR) has a forward dividend yield of 1.81%, based on an annual dividend of $0.66 per share and a share price of $36.38.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KBR's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (87 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, KBR, Inc. (KBR) has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • KBR has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • KBR's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026, with payment on Jan 15, 2027. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KBR pays out 20% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • KBR's dividend has grown at an average rate of 10.5% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, KBR's 1.81% yield is 69% above its five-year average yield of 1.07%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for KBR is $38.08 per share, 5% above the $36.38 share price, so KBR screens as fairly valued.
  • KBR, Inc. (KBR) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • KBR, Inc. (KBR) has raised its regular dividend 7 times and cut it 0 times across the 75 payments on record since 2008. Its most recent change was a 10.0% increase to $0.165 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 14, 2025.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "KBR Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/KBR

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, KBR, Inc. (KBR) yields 1.81% ($0.66 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (87/100) and has 6 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is KBR a good dividend stock?

Yes

KBR, Inc. (KBR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.81% ($0.66/yr), with 6 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

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (20%)
  • 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
1.81%
Payout Ratio
20%
Annual Dividend
$0.66
5-Yr Avg Growth
10.5%
Ex-Dividend Date
Dec 15, 2026
Years of Growth
6
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.47
Market Cap
$4.6B
P/E Ratio
10.9
5-Yr Total Return
-17%
52-Week Range
$29.94 – $45.37
Dividend Safety
A · 87/100
Ever Cut?
No

KBR dividend raises and cuts

KBR, Inc. (KBR) has raised its regular dividend 7 times and cut it 0 times across the 75 payments on record since 2008. Its most recent change was a 10.0% increase to $0.165 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 14, 2025.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 14, 2025Raise$0.150 → $0.165+10.0%
Mar 14, 2024Raise$0.135 → $0.150+11.1%
Mar 14, 2023Raise$0.120 → $0.135+12.5%
Mar 14, 2022Raise$0.110 → $0.120+9.1%
Apr 1, 2021Raise$0.100 → $0.110+10.0%
Mar 13, 2020Raise$0.0800 → $0.100+25.0%
Mar 13, 2013Raise$0.0500 → $0.0800+60.0%
Every KBR payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
KBR ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Dec 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →KBR dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KBR a good dividend stock?

Yes. KBR, Inc. (KBR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.81% ($0.66/yr), with 6 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is KBR undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, KBR's fair value is about $38.08 versus a $36.38 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+5% vs. fair value).

Is KBR's dividend safe?

KBR has a dividend-safety grade of A (87/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 6-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is KBR's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for KBR is about $38.08 per share, roughly 5% above the current $36.38 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is KBR a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data KBR screens as "yes" and fairly valued. KBR, Inc. (KBR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.81% ($0.66/yr), with 6 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will KBR cut its dividend?

KBR earns a dividend-safety grade of A (87/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does KBR pay a dividend?

Yes. KBR, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.66 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.81%.

What is KBR's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KBR's forward dividend yield is 1.81%, based on a $0.66 annual dividend and a $36.38 share price.

What is KBR's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KBR pays $0.66 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is KBR's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KBR's payout ratio is 20% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has KBR grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, KBR has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years.

When is the next KBR ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for KBR is Dec 15, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $0.66 / yr per share

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

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