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KIRBY CORP
CIK 56047Updated Sep 27, 2026
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Kirby Corporation, based in Houston, Texas, is the nation’s largest domestic tank barge operator, transporting bulk liquid products throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and coastwise along all three United States coasts. Kirby transports petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals by tank barge. In addition, Kirby participates in the transportation of dry-bulk commodities in United States coastwise trade. Through the distribution and services segment, Kirby provides equipment, after-market parts and services for power generation systems in applications that include behind the meter power systems and emergency backup systems, after-market and genuine replacement parts and services for engines, transmissions, reduction gears, electric motors, drives, and controls, specialized electrical distribution and controls systems, and related equipment used in power generation, marine, on-highway, oilfield services, and other industrial applications. Kirby also rents equipment including generators, industrial compressors, high-capacity lift trucks, construction equipment, and refrigeration trailers for use in a variet…
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Kirby Corporation Announces Date for 2026 First Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast ↗
Recent filings
SCHEDULE 13G/A filing
10-Q filing
SCHEDULE 13G filing
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Items 2.02, 9.01
SCHEDULE 13G - filed by DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP regarding KIRBY CORP
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Financials
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 6,008,045,000Source | 5,851,952,000Source | 5,722,197,000Source | 5,554,924,000Source |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, NetUSD | 4,098,058,000Source | 4,022,966,000Source | 3,861,105,000Source | 3,633,462,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 438,748,000Source | 438,748,000Source | 438,748,000Source | 438,748,000Source |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | 78,775,000Source | 74,444,000Source | 32,577,000Source | 80,577,000Source |
| Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, CurrentUSD | 473,497,000Source | 489,857,000Source | 526,691,000Source | 483,406,000Source |
| Inventory, NetUSD | 398,026,000Source | 393,898,000Source | 454,389,000Source | 461,848,000Source |
| Assets, CurrentUSD | 1,077,855,000Source | 1,068,559,000Source | 1,135,161,000Source | 1,211,759,000Source |
| Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, CurrentUSD | 57,935,000Source | 63,472,000Source | 69,479,000Source | 71,372,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 193,276,000Source | 158,990,000Source | 152,216,000Source | 154,507,000Source |
| Other Assets, NoncurrentUSD | 166,755,000Source | 125,383,000Source | 89,464,000Source | 62,814,000Source |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| Commitments and ContingenciesUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Common Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 6,547,000Source | 6,547,000Source | 6,547,000Source | 6,547,000Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | 3,332,941,000Source | 2,978,372,000Source | 2,691,665,000Source | 2,468,730,000Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | 86,342,000Source | 71,192,000Source | 35,006,000Source | 16,853,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | 3,380,512,000Source | 3,351,813,000Source | 3,185,431,000Source | 3,042,877,000Source |
| Additional Paid in Capital, Common StockUSD | 873,249,000Source | 868,763,000Source | 863,963,000Source | 859,345,000Source |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 6,008,045,000Source | 5,851,952,000Source | 5,722,197,000Source | 5,554,924,000Source |
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 706,524,000Source | 734,753,000Source | 675,795,000Source | 642,197,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, CurrentUSD | 45,766,000Source | 35,727,000Source | 33,340,000Source | 36,444,000Source |
| Accounts Payable, CurrentUSD | 218,614,000Source | 251,354,000Source | 269,378,000Source | 278,081,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, NoncurrentUSD | 169,854,000Source | 148,170,000Source | 138,811,000Source | 142,140,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 826,373,000Source | 739,472,000Source | 696,557,000Source | 625,884,000Source |
| Other Liabilities, NoncurrentUSD | 10,577,000Source | 9,587,000Source | 15,830,000Source | 23,209,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 2,281,000Source | 1,435,000Source | 1,246,000Source | 2,291,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 826,373,000Source | 739,472,000Source | 696,557,000Source | 625,884,000Source |
| Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities | — | — | — | — |
| Long-term Debt, Excluding Current MaturitiesUSD | 911,924,000Source | 866,722,000Source | 1,008,527,000Source | 1,076,326,000Source |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 355,415,000Source | 286,896,000Source | 222,905,000Source | 122,761,000Source |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Depreciation, Depletion and AmortizationUSD | 264,126,000Source | 240,322,000Source | 211,156,000Source | 201,443,000Source |
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash ExpenseUSD | 17,563,000Source | 15,549,000Source | 14,941,000Source | 13,865,000Source |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts ReceivableUSD | -16,581,000Source | -40,458,000Source | 50,135,000Source | 31,550,000Source |
| Increase (Decrease) in InventoriesUSD | -3,886,000Source | -12,146,000Source | -7,694,000Source | 127,095,000Source |
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts PayableUSD | -18,610,000Source | -11,157,000Source | -18,271,000Source | 75,996,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 82,455,000Source | 31,388,000Source | 65,298,000Source | 37,782,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | 670,204,000Source | 756,494,000Source | 540,228,000Source | 294,128,000Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash AcquiredUSD | 115,716,000Source | 77,863,000Source | 37,500,000Source | 3,900,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | -352,180,000Source | -400,127,000Source | -413,149,000Source | -139,601,000Source |
| Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing ActivitiesUSD | 3,000,000Source | — | — | — |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment ArrangementUSD | 5,981,000Source | 5,398,000Source | 3,908,000Source | 3,408,000Source |
| Payments for Repurchase of Common StockUSD | 354,199,000Source | 174,574,000Source | 112,803,000Source | 22,901,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | -313,693,000Source | -314,500,000Source | -175,079,000Source | -108,763,000Source |
| Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing ActivitiesUSD | -2,590,000Source | — | — | — |
| Repayments of Long-term DebtUSD | 0Source | 100,000,000Source | 350,000,000Source | 395,000,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate EffectUSD | 4,331,000Source | 41,867,000Source | -48,000,000Source | 45,764,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 78,775,000Source | 74,444,000Source | 32,577,000Source | 80,577,000Source |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating ActivitiesUSD | 46,267,000Source | 49,059,000Source | 49,317,000Source | 42,816,000Source |
| Income Taxes Paid, NetUSD | 83,996,000Source | 19,567,000Source | -65,787,000Source | 2,553,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, ExpenseUSD | 17,563,000Source | 15,549,000Source | 14,941,000Source | 13,865,000Source |
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 8,700,000Source | 8,600,000Source | 8,100,000Source | 7,600,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber PropertyUSD | 4,788,000Source | 2,207,000Source | 5,009,000Source | 8,279,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of AssetsUSD | 4,788,000Source | 2,207,000Source | — | — |
| GoodwillUSD | 438,748,000Source | 438,748,000Source | 438,748,000Source | 438,748,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 115,997,000Source | 75,867,000Source | 71,220,000Source | 42,214,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 354,569,000Source | 286,707,000Source | 222,935,000Source | 122,291,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 846,000Source | 189,000Source | -30,000Source | 470,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | 354,518,000Source | 286,670,000Source | 222,873,000Source | 122,258,000Source |
| Proceeds from Stock Options ExercisedUSD | 4,946,000Source | 9,417,000Source | 4,209,000Source | 3,887,000Source |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueUSD | 3,364,050,000Source | 3,265,876,000Source | 3,091,640,000Source | 2,784,754,000Source |
| Selling, General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 356,305,000Source | 337,097,000Source | 335,213,000Source | 302,692,000Source |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | 496,284,000Source | 399,097,000Source | 335,092,000Source | 192,886,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 471,412,000Source | 362,763,000Source | 294,125,000Source | 164,975,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 115,997,000Source | 75,867,000Source | 71,220,000Source | 42,214,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 846,000Source | 189,000Source | -30,000Source | 470,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 354,569,000Source | 286,707,000Source | 222,935,000Source | 122,291,000Source |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | 6.37Source | 4.95Source | 3.74Source | 2.04Source |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | 6.33Source | 4.91Source | 3.72Source | 2.03Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 55,694,000Source | 57,947,000Source | 59,531,000Source | 60,038,000Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 56,045,000Source | 58,355,000Source | 59,857,000Source | 60,329,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 8,700,000Source | 8,600,000Source | 8,100,000Source | 7,600,000Source |
| Costs and ExpensesUSD | 2,867,766,000Source | 2,866,779,000Source | 2,756,548,000Source | 2,591,868,000Source |
| Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 33,542,000Source | 44,479,000Source | 5,922,000Source | 4,432,000Source |
| Interest ExpenseUSD | 46,327,000Source | 49,129,000Source | 52,008,000Source | 44,588,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | 354,518,000Source | 286,670,000Source | 222,873,000Source | 122,258,000Source |
| Taxes, MiscellaneousUSD | 35,622,000Source | 34,910,000Source | 34,766,000Source | 35,071,000Source |
| Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, BasicUSD | 51,000Source | 37,000Source | 62,000Source | 33,000Source |
Filing attachments
kex-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2026-07-29
EX-99.1 2 kex-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 KIRBY CORPORATION Contact: Matt Kerin 713-435-1077 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KIRBY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS • Second quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.67, in line with the prior year and up 11% sequentially • Marine transportation revenues increased 9% year-over-year as market fundamentals strengthened, supported by strong customer demand and healthy utilization across the por…
Read attachment ↗kex-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2026-04-30
EX-99.1 4 kex-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 KIRBY CORPORATION Contact: Matt Kerin 713-435-1077 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KIRBY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS • First quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.50, representing a 13% increase year-over-year • Increased the full-year 2026 earnings per share growth guidance range to 5% - 15%, up from the prior guidance of 0% - 12% • Acquired 23 barges - including five specialty barges and…
Read attachment ↗kex-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2026-02-20
EX-99.1 2 kex-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 KIRBY CORPORATION Contact: Matt Kerin 713-435-1077 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KIRBY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF THE BOARD TRACY A. EMBREE Houston, Texas (February 20, 2026) - 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 c…
Read attachment ↗kex-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2026-01-29
EX-99.1 2 kex-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 KIRBY CORPORATION Contact: Kurt Niemietz 713-435-1077 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KIRBY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES 2025 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS • 2025 fourth quarter and full year earnings per share of $1.68 and $6.33, respectively • Inland marine fourth quarter utilization improved throughout the quarter, averaging in the mid to high-80% range for the quarter with further improvement into the low 9…
Read attachment ↗kex-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2025-10-29
EX-99.1 2 kex-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 KIRBY CORPORATION Contact: Kurt Niemietz 713-435-1077 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KIRBY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES 2025 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS • Third quarter 2025 earnings per share of $1.65, up 6% year-over-year • Inland marine third quarter impacted by lower utility, averaging in the mid-80% range for the quarter with improvement into the 85-90% range expected and already seen in the fourth quarter • Steady m…
Read attachment ↗kex-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2025-09-08
EX-99.1 2 kex-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 KIRBY CORPORATION Contact: Kurt Niemietz 713-435-1077 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KIRBY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES BOARD APPROVAL FOR AUTHORIZATION TO REPURCHASE UP TO EIGHT MILLION SHARES Houston, Texas (September 8, 2025) - Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”) (NYSE: KEX), today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new share repurchase authorization for up to eight million additional shares of the Company’s common sto…
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