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

Kirby Q2 revenue rises 8% to $922.4 million; EPS flat at $1.67

Mixed Impact 3 of 5 earnings Written later

Kirby reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $922.4 million, up from $855.5 million a year earlier, while net earnings attributable to Kirby fell to $89.7 million from $94.3 million and diluted EPS was flat at $1.67. The company said it expects full-year 2026 results to trend toward the upper end of its 5% to 15% EPS growth guidance range, and it has continued share repurchases.

Key points

  • Q2 2026 revenue $922.4 million vs. $855.5 million in Q2 2025; operating income $122.4 million vs. $131.8 million
  • Diluted EPS $1.67 in both Q2 2026 and Q2 2025; EBITDA (non-GAAP) $199.7 million vs. $202.2 million
  • Full-year 2026 EPS growth guidance of 5% to 15% reaffirmed, with results expected toward the upper end
  • Share repurchases of $59.7 million in Q2 2026 and $29.0 million in Q3 2026 to date

The filing

CompanyKirby (KEX)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 29, 2026, 3:54 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-323594

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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