KEX Earnings Date: Feb 4, 2027 (Estimated) — Kirby Corporation
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When is KEX's next earnings date?
Kirby Corporation (KEX) is expected to report Q4 2026 earnings on Thursday, February 4, 2027 at 7:00 AM ET (before market open); the date is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the company. The consensus estimate is EPS of $1.94 on revenue of $912.9M.
How did KEX do in its last earnings report?
In its most recent report on Oct 28, 2026 (Q3 2026), Kirby Corporation posted EPS of $2.09 versus the $2.00 estimate, a beat of 4.5%. Revenue was $977.2M against a $938.8M estimate. The stock's 1-day post-earnings move was +6.6%.
How much does KEX stock move after earnings?
KEX beat EPS estimates in 7 of its last 8 reported quarters. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved an average of 8.5% (up or down) in the day after earnings.
About Kirby Corporation
Kirby Corporation is a leading operator of domestic tank barges within the United States. Its Marine Transportation division specializes in moving bulk liquid products, providing comprehensive marine transport and towing services. These operations cover an extensive network, including the Mississippi River System, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, all three U.S. coastlines, and extend to Alaska and Hawaii. The company transports a wide array of materials, such as petrochemicals, various black and refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals, primarily via tank barge. This segment also manages offshore dry-bulk barges and their accompanying tugboat units, facilitating the coastal transport of dry-bulk commodities across the U.S. As of December 31, 2021, Kirby's substantial fleet consisted of 1,025 inland tank barges, approximately 255 inland towboats, 31 coastal tank barges, 29 coastal tugboats, 4 offshore dry-bulk cargo barges, 4 offshore tugboats, and a single docking tugboat. The Distribution and Services segment focuses on providing critical support and equipment solutions. This includes selling aftermarket services and authentic replacement parts for a diverse range of machinery, such as engines, transmissions, reduction gears, electric motors, drives, controls, electrical distribution and control systems, energy storage battery systems, and related oilfield service equipment. A key offering is the rebuilding of essential components like diesel engines, transmissions, and reduction gears, along with other related equipment used across various sectors including oilfield services, marine, power generation, on-highway transportation, and other industrial applications. Additionally, this division rents out vital equipment, including generators, industrial compressors, high-capacity lift trucks, and refrigeration trailers. Kirby further extends its capabilities by manufacturing and remanufacturing oilfield service equipment, notably pressure pumping units, as well as producing electric power generation equipment, specialized electrical distribution and control systems, and robust energy storage/battery systems tailored for oilfield clients. Kirby Corporation serves a broad clientele, encompassing both various private businesses and the United States government. Established in 1921, the company was initially known as Kirby Exploration Company, Inc., before its renaming to Kirby Corporation in 1990. Its corporate headquarters are located in Houston, Texas.
🤖 AI Earnings Analysis
Kirby delivered a strong marine-shipping quarter, with revenue up 12% to $977M and EPS of $2.09 beating estimates by $0.09. 2026 EPS guidance at the upper end of 5%-15% growth reinforces momentum.
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Earnings History
| Date | Period | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Result | 1D Δ | 1W Δ | 1M Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | Q3 2026 | 2.00 | 2.09 | +4.50% | $977.2M | ✅ Beat | +6.57% | — | — |
| 2026-07-29 | Q2 2026 | 1.63 | 1.67 | +2.45% | $922.4M | ✅ Beat | -9.85% | -8.92% | -4.38% |
| 2026-04-30 | Q1 2026 | 1.39 | 1.50 | +7.91% | $844.1M | ✅ Beat | -1.34% | -6.58% | -7.86% |
| 2026-01-29 | Q4 2025 | 1.62 | 1.68 | +3.70% | $851.8M | ✅ Beat | -4.65% | -5.17% | +1.30% |
| 2025-10-29 | Q3 2025 | 1.61 | 1.65 | +2.48% | $871.2M | ✅ Beat | +13.93% | +17.84% | +27.58% |
| 2025-07-31 | Q2 2025 | 1.62 | 1.67 | +3.09% | $855.5M | ✅ Beat | -20.57% | -15.98% | -18.80% |
| 2025-01-30 | Q4 2024 | 1.29 | 1.29 | +0.00% | $802.3M | ➖ Inline | +5.22% | +2.01% | -2.20% |
| 2024-10-30 | Q3 2024 | 1.47 | 1.55 | +5.44% | $831.1M | ✅ Beat | -6.06% | -4.88% | +2.69% |
Showing last 8 quarters.
Revenue by segment & region
By segment
Q2 FY26 · $922.4M total
| Segment | Share | Revenue | YoY | Q3 FY24 | Q4 FY24 | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Transportation | 58.2% | $537.0M | +9.0% | $486.1M | $951.6M | $476.1M | $492.6M |
| Distribution And Services | 41.8% | $385.4M | +6.2% | $345.1M | $675.1M | $309.5M | $362.9M |
Source: company filings via FMP. YoY compares the same fiscal period a year earlier.