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.
