Kirby Corporation is a prominent marine transportation and diesel engine services company that operates in the inland and offshore markets. The company primarily focuses on the transportation of bulk commodities through its fleet of tank barges, which facilitate the movement of diverse liquids, including chemicals and petrochemicals, along rivers and coastal waterways. In addition to its transportation services, Kirby also provides engine services and repair solutions for marine and industrial applications, leveraging its expertise in diesel engines to support a variety of industries. With a commitment to safety and operational excellence, Kirby plays a vital role in the logistics and energy sectors, contributing to the efficient movement of critical resources. Read More
The CIO Kirby Corporation, a leading U.S. marine transporter, reported a notable insider sale amid the company's announcement of appointing a new board of director in February 2026.
HOUSTON, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) today announced the appointment of Tracy A. Embree as a new independent member of the Kirby Board of Directors effective February 16, 2026. She will stand for election at the annual meeting of the corporation in April of this year.
Over the past six months, Kirby has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 23%. Its stock price has climbed to $127.79, representing a healthy 29.7% increase. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
Kirby’s fourth quarter results fell short of Wall Street’s revenue expectations, leading to a significant negative market reaction. Management cited typical seasonal softness and weather-related delays as primary headwinds, particularly in its marine transportation business, while highlighting strong execution in maintaining margins. CEO David Grzebinski pointed to cost discipline and stable customer demand in the coastal segment as mitigating factors, noting, “Our teams worked hard on controlling costs, operating safely, and protecting margins.” Persistent weakness in the conventional oil and gas market also weighed on distribution and services results.
Marine transportation service company Kirby (NYSE:KEX) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales rose 6.2% year on year to $851.8 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.68 per share was 3.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Marine transportation service company Kirby (NYSE:KEX) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales rose 6.2% year on year to $851.8 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.68 per share was 3.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
HOUSTON, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”) (NYSE: KEX) today announced net earnings attributable to Kirby for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, of $91.8 million or $1.68 per share, compared with net earnings of $42.8 million, or $0.74 per share for the 2024 fourth quarter. Excluding one-time charges and credits, 2024 fourth quarter net earnings attributable to Kirby were $74.9 million or $1.29 per share. Consolidated revenues for the 2025 fourth quarter were $851.8 million compared with $802.3 million reported for the 2024 fourth quarter.
Marine transportation service company Kirby (NYSE:KEX)
will be announcing earnings results this Thursday before the bell. Here’s what you need to know.
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HOUSTON, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2025 fourth quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Standard Time (“CST”) on Thursday, January 29, 2026. This announcement will be followed by an earnings conference call webcast at 7:30 a.m. CST.
Kirby currently trades at $109.77 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 2.7%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 13.6% gain during that period.
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q3. Today, we are looking at marine transportation stocks, starting with Kirby (NYSE:KEX).
Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on.
But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.
