KBR’s stock tumbled 6.5% despite beating Q2 revenue and earnings—investors zeroed in on a sharp drop in free cash flow, plummeting from over 10% to just 1.3%, signaling weaker cash generation. Operating margins also fell, making the market’s sharp reaction all the more telling. Usually calm, KBR’s stock now sits 17% down for the year and far below its August peak—meaning a $1,000 investment five years ago is worth less today. This moment underscores why cash flow matters more than headline profits.

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