Kirby Corporation (KEX)
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Sector
Industrials
Industry
Marine Shipping
IPO Date
17 Mar 1980
Employees
5.41k
Website
https://kirbycorp.comCEO
David W. Grzebinski
Description
Kirby Corporation is a leading operator of domestic tank barges within the United States. Its Marine Transportation division specializes in moving bulk liquid products, providing comprehensive marine transport and towing services. These operations cover an extensive network, including the Mississippi River System, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, all three U.S. coastlines, and extend to Alaska and Hawaii. The company transports a wide array of materials, such as petrochemicals, various black and refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals, primarily via tank barge. This segment also manages offshore dry-bulk barges and their accompanying tugboat units, facilitating the coastal transport of dry-bulk commodities across the U.S. As of December 31, 2021, Kirby's substantial fleet consisted of 1,025 inland tank barges, approximately 255 inland towboats, 31 coastal tank barges, 29 coastal tugboats, 4 offshore dry-bulk cargo barges, 4 offshore tugboats, and a single docking tugboat. The Distribution and Services segment focuses on providing critical support and equipment solutions. This includes selling aftermarket services and authentic replacement parts for a diverse range of machinery, such as engines, transmissions, reduction gears, electric motors, drives, controls, electrical distribution and control systems, energy storage battery systems, and related oilfield service equipment. A key offering is the rebuilding of essential components like diesel engines, transmissions, and reduction gears, along with other related equipment used across various sectors including oilfield services, marine, power generation, on-highway transportation, and other industrial applications. Additionally, this division rents out vital equipment, including generators, industrial compressors, high-capacity lift trucks, and refrigeration trailers. Kirby further extends its capabilities by manufacturing and remanufacturing oilfield service equipment, notably pressure pumping units, as well as producing electric power generation equipment, specialized electrical distribution and control systems, and robust energy storage/battery systems tailored for oilfield clients. Kirby Corporation serves a broad clientele, encompassing both various private businesses and the United States government. Established in 1921, the company was initially known as Kirby Exploration Company, Inc., before its renaming to Kirby Corporation in 1990. Its corporate headquarters are located in Houston, Texas.
KEX Financial Timeline
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Upcoming earnings on 29 Jul 2026
EPS estimate is $1.63, while revenue estimate is $870.37m.
Earnings released on 30 Apr 2026
EPS came in at $1.50 surpassing the estimated $1.41 by +6.38%, while revenue for the quarter reached $844.10m , beating expectations by +1.39%.
Earnings released on 29 Jan 2026
EPS came in at $1.68 surpassing the estimated $1.62 by +3.70%, while revenue for the quarter reached $851.78m , missing expectations by -1.15%.
Earnings released on 29 Oct 2025
EPS came in at $1.65 surpassing the estimated $1.63 by +1.23%, while revenue for the quarter reached $871.16m , beating expectations by +3.03%.
Earnings released on 31 Jul 2025
EPS came in at $1.67 surpassing the estimated $1.59 by +5.03%, while revenue for the quarter reached $855.46m , beating expectations by +0.35%.
Earnings released on 1 May 2025
EPS came in at $1.33 surpassing the estimated $1.27 by +4.72%, while revenue for the quarter reached $785.66m , missing expectations by -9.27%.
Earnings released on 30 Jan 2025
EPS came in at $1.29 falling short of the estimated $1.30 by -0.77%, while revenue for the quarter reached $802.32m , missing expectations by -0.22%.
Earnings released on 30 Oct 2024
EPS came in at $1.55 surpassing the estimated $1.47 by +5.44%, while revenue for the quarter reached $831.10m , beating expectations by +0.49%.
Earnings released on 1 Aug 2024
EPS came in at $1.43 surpassing the estimated $1.32 by +8.33%, while revenue for the quarter reached $824.39m , beating expectations by +0.27%.
Earnings released on 25 Apr 2024
EPS came in at $1.19 surpassing the estimated $0.98 by +21.43%, while revenue for the quarter reached $808.02m , beating expectations by +2.99%.
Earnings released on 1 Feb 2024
EPS came in at $1.04 surpassing the estimated $1.03 by +0.97%, while revenue for the quarter reached $799.18m , beating expectations by +2.69%.
Earnings released on 26 Oct 2023
EPS came in at $1.05 surpassing the estimated $1.02 by +2.94%, while revenue for the quarter reached $764.77m , missing expectations by -3.50%.
Earnings released on 27 Jul 2023
EPS came in at $0.95 surpassing the estimated $0.85 by +11.76%, while revenue for the quarter reached $777.25m , missing expectations by -0.38%.
Earnings released on 27 Apr 2023
EPS came in at $0.68 surpassing the estimated $0.64 by +6.25%, while revenue for the quarter reached $750.44m , beating expectations by +3.70%.
Earnings released on 31 Jan 2023
EPS came in at $0.62 falling short of the estimated $0.65 by -4.62%, while revenue for the quarter reached $730.17m , beating expectations by +2.10%.
Earnings released on 24 Oct 2022
EPS came in at $0.65 surpassing the estimated $0.59 by +10.17%, while revenue for the quarter reached $745.84m , beating expectations by +1.78%.
Earnings released on 28 Jul 2022
EPS came in at $0.47 surpassing the estimated $0.44 by +6.82%, while revenue for the quarter reached $697.96m , beating expectations by +3.73%.
Earnings released on 28 Apr 2022
EPS came in at $0.29 surpassing the estimated $0.27 by +7.41%, while revenue for the quarter reached $610.78m , beating expectations by +3.65%.
Earnings released on 27 Jan 2022
EPS came in at $0.27 surpassing the estimated $0.25 by +8.00%, while revenue for the quarter reached $591.27m , missing expectations by -0.17%.
Earnings released on 28 Oct 2021
EPS came in at $0.17 falling short of the estimated $0.21 by -19.05%, while revenue for the quarter reached $598.92m , beating expectations by +1.14%.
Earnings released on 29 Jul 2021
EPS came in at $0.17 surpassing the estimated $0.14 by +21.43%, while revenue for the quarter reached $559.62m , beating expectations by +5.72%.
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