Dividend Challengers 2025: Top 25

20. KBR, Inc. (NYSE:KBR)

Dividend Yield as of April 29: 1.25%

KBR, Inc. (NYSE:KBR) is a Texas-based company that provides scientific, technological, and engineering solutions to both government agencies and private sector clients globally. With a workforce of around 38,000 employees, KBR serves customers in over 80 countries and maintains operations in more than 29 of them.

KBR, Inc. (NYSE:KBR) reported strong earnings in the fourth quarter of 2025. The company’s revenue came in at $2.12 billion, which grew significantly by 22.6% from the same period last year. The revenue also beat analysts’ estimates by over $123 million. Its net income attributable to the company came in at $76 million. Adjusted EBITDA of $228 million grew by 21% on a YoY basis.

KBR, Inc. (NYSE:KBR) generated $462 million in operating cash flow in FY24 with an operating cash conversion of 103%. During the year, the company returned $297 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. It currently offers a quarterly dividend of $0.165 per share, having raised it by 10% in February. Through this increase, the company stretched its dividend growth streak to six years, which makes KBR one of the best dividend stocks on our dividend challengers list. As of April 29, the stock has a dividend yield of 1.25%.