JPMorgan Chase Reduces Stake in KBR Construction Company

Institutional investor sells 154,539 shares of NYSE-listed engineering firm

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased its stake in shares of construction company KBR, Inc. (NYSE:KBR) by 25.3% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The institutional investor now owns 456,295 shares of the company's stock, down from 610,834 shares previously.

Why it matters

This transaction reflects broader shifts in institutional investment strategies and portfolio allocations, which can impact the stock price and trading volume of publicly traded companies like KBR. As a major construction and engineering firm, KBR's performance is closely watched by industry analysts and investors.

The details

According to the SEC filing, JPMorgan Chase sold 154,539 shares of KBR stock during the third quarter. The investment firm now owns approximately 0.36% of KBR, down from 0.48% previously. KBR's stock price has fluctuated in recent months, trading between a 52-week low of $39.39 and a high of $56.78.

  • JPMorgan Chase reduced its KBR stake during the third quarter of 2026.

The players

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

A multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in New York City.

KBR, Inc.

A global engineering, procurement, construction and services company headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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The takeaway

This transaction highlights the dynamic nature of institutional investment strategies and the ongoing shifts in the construction and engineering industry. As a major player, KBR's performance will continue to be closely watched by analysts and investors.