Kirby Q2 EPS rises 17% to $1.67; full-year outlook nears low end of range
Kirby reported second-quarter 2025 diluted earnings per share of $1.67, up from $1.43 a year earlier, on revenue of $855.5 million, up from $824.4 million. Management said that if current softness in trade flows and demand persists, 2025 EPS growth will likely be closer to the low end of the prior 15% to 25% range, which matters to shareholders because it signals weaker expected profit growth for the rest of the year.
Key points
- Q2 2025 net earnings attributable to Kirby were $94.3 million, or $1.67 per diluted share, versus $83.9 million, or $1.43, in Q2 2024
- Q2 2025 revenue was $855.5 million, versus $824.4 million; free cash flow was $22.5 million, versus $90.7 million
- If current softness persists, 2025 EPS growth will likely be closer to the lower end of the prior 15% to 25% guidance
- Total debt rose to $1,117.8 million at June 30, 2025, from $874.9 million at December 31, 2024
The filing
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