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INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY and JULIE MAK

Construction Services KBR Stock Scores Rising Composite Ratings

KBR stock saw its IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating rise to 96 Monday, up from 94 the day before.

The new score tells you the company is now outperforming 96% of all stocks in terms of the most important fundamental and technical stock-picking criteria. History shows the top market performers tend to have a 95 or higher score as they launch their major climbs.

KBR stock is currently in a consolidation, trading below its 50-day moving average and is not currently near a proper buy zone. See if the stock goes on to form a new chart pattern and offer a new buying opportunity. Read "Looking For The Next Big Stock Market Winners? Start With These 3 Steps" for more tips.

 

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The construction services stock has a 92 EPS Rating, meaning its recent quarterly and longer-term annual earnings growth tops 92% of all stocks.

Its Accumulation/Distribution Rating of B- shows moderate buying by institutional investors over the last 13 weeks.

Sees Consistent EPS Growth

The company posted a 29% EPS gain for Q1. Sales growth came in at 17%, down from 70% in the previous quarter.

KBR stock earns the No. 2 rank among its peers in the Building-Heavy Construction industry group. Quanta Services is the top-ranked stock within the group.

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