Kirby Corporation — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Kirby Corporation reported third-quarter 2026 net earnings of $110.8 million, or $2.09 per share, representing a 27% increase from the prior year period. Total revenues reached $977.2 million, driven by a 17% year-over-year rise in marine transportation revenues and a 6% growth in distribution and services revenues. The company returned $112 million to shareholders through share repurchases and entered into an agreement to acquire inland marine assets for $115 million. Management updated its full-year earnings per share growth guidance to a range of 10% to 15%, citing strong market fundamentals and operational execution.