earnings
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.80
Kirby Q4 EPS $1.68, full-year $6.33; guides 2026 EPS flat to +12% YoY
KIRBY CORP
2025-FY EPS reported
$6.33
revenue$3,364,050,000
- Q4 net earnings $91.8M ($1.68 EPS) vs $42.8M ($0.74) a year ago; full-year $354.6M ($6.33) vs $286.7M ($4.91).
- Inland marine utilization mid to high-80% in Q4, improved to low 90% in early Q1 2026; coastal utilization mid to high-90%.
- Power generation revenue up 47% YoY; Distribution & Services segment revenue $370.1M with 8.1% operating margin.
- Repurchased 1.03M shares for $101.6M at avg $98.53; reduced debt $130M in Q4; debt-to-cap 21.4%.
- 2026 EPS guidance flat to +12% YoY; operating cash flow $575-675M; capex $220-260M.