KEX

KEX's Q2 revenues beat estimates on strong marine demand, but higher fuel costs and shipyard activity kept earnings below expectations.

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The consensus price target hints at a 27.4% upside potential for Kirby (KEX). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.

Kirby NYSE: KEX reported second-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.67, up 11% sequentially and unchanged from the prior-year quarter, as strong marine transportation utilization and growth in power generation and marine repair supported results.

Kirby Corporation (KEX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Kirby (KEX) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.67 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.7 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.67 per share a year ago.

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 portfolio Distribution and services revenues grew 6% year-over-year, driven by continued growth in power generation and strong commercial and industrial activity Returned $59.7 million of capital to shareholders through share repurchases during the second quarter of 2026 at an average share price of $142.38, and an additional $29.0 million during the third quarter of 2026 to date at an average share price of $139.92 Expects results to trend toward the upper end of the full-year earnings per share growth guidance range of 5% - 15% based on current market conditions HOUSTON, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation (“Kirby” or “the Company”) (NYSE: KEX) today announced net earnings attributable to Kirby for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, of $89.7 million, or $1.67 per share, compared with earnings of $94.3 million, or $1.67 per share, for the 2025 second quarter. Total revenues for the 2026 second quarter were $922.4 million compared with $855.5 million for the 2025 second quarter.

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