$KEX

Kirby Corporation (KEX) reports strong marine demand and improved pricing, but faces margin pressure. Q2 revenue rose 9% to $537M, while operating income fell 11% to $87.8M. Management forecasts 2026 revenue growth but notes cost challenges. KEX trades at 1.9X forward sales, above its 5-year median. Earnings estimates for 2026 are $7.07 per share, up from $6.33 in 2025.

Kirby Corporation (KEX) reported 7.8% Q2 revenue growth to $922.4M, beating estimates, but earnings were flat at $1.67 per share. Marine margins fell to 16.4% due to higher fuel costs, while power generation revenues rose 8%. The company maintained full-year earnings guidance of 5%-15% growth, expecting results to trend toward the upper end. Management anticipates fuel cost recovery and pricing improvements to boost margins in the second half.

Genco (GNK) reported $92.29M revenue, up 96.8% YoY, missing estimates but beating EBITDA. Kirby (KEX) reported $922.4M revenue, up 7.8% YoY, beating estimates. Scorpio Tankers (STNG) reported $391.8M revenue, up 75.9% YoY, in line with estimates. Stocks reacted differently post-earnings.

Investing.com links August 2026 freight conditions to geopolitical disruptions, citing Maersk’s raised full-year guidance and Hapag-Lloyd’s Q2 profit down 73% to $83 million. It also cites U.S. July port volumes of 2.5 million TEUs. The article highlights Star Bulk (SBLK), Matson (MATX), and Kirby (KEX) using valuation metrics, including SBLK’s 12.9% dividend yield and 6.5x forward P/E.

Kirby (KEX) reported Q2 revenue of $922.4M, above analyst estimates of $870.7M, and adjusted EPS of $1.67 vs $1.63. Adjusted EBITDA was $196.7M. Operating margin fell to 13.3% from 15.4% a year earlier due to margin compression and temporary fuel and shipyard cost headwinds. Management said issues are transitory and margins should improve gradually.

Kirby Corporation reported Q2 2026 EPS of $1.67, missing the $1.70 Zacks estimate, while revenue rose to $922.4 million, beating the $863 million consensus. Fuel costs and shipyard activity pressured marine margins. Kirby reported $72.2 million operating cash flow, $0.7 million free cash flow, and reiterated 2026 guidance.

Kirby Corp reported Q2 2026 revenue of $922M, up from $855M in Q2 2025, helped by stronger demand and higher liquid and dry bulk barge utilisation in inland and coastal markets. Net earnings were about $90M versus $94M. Operating cash flow was $72M and capex $71.5M. Margins were pressured by higher fuel prices and more shipyard activity.

KIRBY CORP (KEX) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. 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 in

Kirby (KEX) shares fell about 8% after the company reported Q2 results. Revenue was $922.4 million and EPS was $1.67, both above Wall Street estimates, but operating margin dropped to 13.3% and gross margin fell 2.6 points. Free cash flow margin fell to 0.1% from 2.6% year over year.

Kirby Corporation (KEX) reported Q2 2026 net earnings attributable to Kirby of $89.7 million, or $1.67/share, versus $94.3 million, or $1.67/share, in Q2 2025. Revenue rose to $922.4 million from $855.5 million. Non-GAAP EBITDA was $199.7 million vs $202.2 million. Operating cash flow was $72.2 million and capex $71.5 million, leaving non-GAAP free cash flow of $0.7 million.