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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Kirby (KEX)

Kirby Q2 EPS rises to $1.43 from $0.95 as revenue climbs to $824.4 million

Positive Impact 3 of 5 earnings Written later

Kirby reported second-quarter 2024 net earnings attributable to Kirby of $83.9 million, or $1.43 per diluted share, up from $57.4 million, or $0.95 per share, a year earlier, on revenue of $824.4 million versus $777.2 million. The company said it expects 2024 growth at the higher end of its previously guided range, which supports earnings expectations for shareholders. The filing also reports the appointment of Amy D. Husted as general counsel, with a one-time equity grant.

Key points

  • Q2 2024 net earnings attributable to Kirby of $83.9 million, $1.43 per diluted share, versus $57.4 million, $0.95 per share, in Q2 2023
  • Consolidated revenue of $824.4 million versus $777.2 million; marine transportation operating margin 19.6% versus 15.0%
  • Company expects 2024 net cash from operating activities of $600 million to $700 million and growth at the higher end of its previously guided range
  • Amy D. Husted appointed Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary on July 29, 2024, with a $100,000 target-value RSU grant on August 5, 2024

The filing

CompanyKirby (KEX)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 1, 2024, 1:46 PM ET
Accession number0000950170-24-089109

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 12:59 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on August 01, 2024.

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