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Why KBR Inc. (KBR) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

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KBR Inc. (KBR)

KBR, Inc. is a global engineering, construction and services firm supporting the market segments of global energy and international government services. Presently, the company has customers in more than 90 countries and operations in 34 countries.

KBR boasts a Growth Style Score of B and VGM Score of B, and holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating. Its bottom-line is projected to rise 6.6% year-over-year for 2023, while Wall Street anticipates its top line to improve by 7.6%.

Three analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2023, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.03 to $2.89 per share. KBR also boasts an average earnings surprise of 14.1%.

KBR Inc. is also cash rich. The company has generated cash flow growth of 15.9%, and is expected to report cash flow expansion of 7.2% in 2023.

KBR should be on investors' short lists because of its impressive growth fundamentals, a good Zacks Rank, and strong Growth and VGM Style Scores.

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