Kirby Corporation (KEX) Earnings History
Profitable37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Kirby Corporation (KEX) Earnings Overview
As of June 23, 2026, Kirby Corporation (KEX) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $355M, reflecting +28.9% year-over-year growth. The company earned $6.50 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 10.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, KEX's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $355M in fiscal 2025, representing a new all-time high.
Kirby Corporation maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 26.3%, operating margin of 14.6%, and net margin of 10.5%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including MATX ($429M net income, 13.3% margin), ARCB ($56M net income, 1.5% margin), SBLK ($142M net income, 8.1% margin), KEX has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare KEX vs MATX →
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KEX Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $355M | +23.7% | $491M | $6.33 | 10.5% | 14.6% |
| 2024 | $287M | +28.6% | $399M | $4.91 | 8.8% | 12.2% |
| 2023 | $223M | +82.3% | $335M | $3.72 | 7.2% | 10.8% |
| 2022 | $122M | +149.5% | $193M | $2.03 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | -$247M | +9.4% | -$258M | $-4.11 | -11.0% | -11.5% |
| 2020 | -$273M | -291.5% | -$421M | $-4.55 | -12.6% | -19.4% |
| 2019 | $142M | +81.4% | $242M | $2.37 | 5.0% | 8.5% |
| 2018 | $78M | -75.0% | $155M | $1.31 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| 2017 | $313M | +121.5% | $94M | $5.62 | 14.1% | 4.2% |
| 2016 | $141M | -37.6% | $247M | $2.62 | 8.0% | 14.0% |
| 2015 | $227M | -19.6% | $381M | $4.11 | 10.6% | 17.7% |
| 2014 | $282M | +11.4% | $476M | $4.93 | 11.0% | 18.5% |
| 2013 | $253M | +20.8% | $436M | $4.44 | 11.3% | 19.5% |
| 2012 | $209M | +14.4% | $365M | $3.73 | 9.9% | 17.3% |
| 2011 | $183M | +57.4% | $312M | $3.33 | 9.9% | 16.9% |
| 2010 | $116M | -7.7% | $200M | $2.15 | 10.5% | 18.0% |
| 2009 | $126M | -19.9% | $216M | $2.34 | 11.6% | 20.0% |
| 2008 | $157M | +27.4% | $270M | $2.91 | 11.6% | 19.9% |
| 2007 | $123M | +29.2% | $221M | $2.29 | 10.5% | 18.8% |
| 2006 | $95M | +38.8% | $169M | $1.79 | 9.7% | 17.2% |
| 2005 | $69M | +38.8% | $125M | $1.33 | 8.6% | 15.6% |
| 2004 | $50M | +21.1% | $93M | $0.99 | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| 2003 | $41M | +49.1% | $79M | $0.84 | 6.7% | 12.8% |
| 2002 | $27M | -30.7% | $61M | $0.56 | 5.1% | 11.3% |
| 2001 | $40M | +16.1% | $84M | $0.82 | 7.0% | 14.9% |
| 2000 | $34M | +59.1% | $78M | $0.70 | 6.7% | 15.2% |
| 1999 | $21M | +112.1% | $45M | $0.51 | 5.9% | 12.4% |
| 1998 | $10M | -53.4% | $32M | $0.23 | 3.1% | 9.8% |
| 1997 | $22M | -20.3% | $42M | $0.44 | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| 1996 | $27M | +190.2% | $51M | $0.53 | 8.5% | 15.8% |
| 1995 | $9M | -43.7% | $26M | $0.17 | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 1994 | $17M | -27.0% | -$305M | $0.29 | 4.7% | -85.5% |
| 1993 | $23M | +3157.1% | $69M | $0.43 | 6.0% | 18.1% |
| 1992 | $700,000 | -94.7% | $46M | $0.01 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| 1991 | $13M | -13.6% | $331M | $0.30 | 7.0% | 175.2% |
| 1990 | $15M | +73.0% | $308M | $0.34 | 8.8% | 175.1% |
| 1989 | $9M | - | $251M | $0.20 | 6.3% | 177.7% |
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KEX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KEX stock.
What is KEX earnings per share (EPS)?
KEX trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $6.50, reflecting +28.9% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Kirby Corporation's net income?
Kirby Corporation (KEX) trailing twelve-month net income is $355M as of 2025. Earnings grew +28.9% year-over-year. Kirby Corporation has been profitable for 4 consecutive years.
Is KEX profitable?
Yes, KEX is profitable with a TTM net income of $355M and a net profit margin of +10.5%. Kirby Corporation has generated profits for 4 consecutive years.
What is KEX's earnings growth rate?
KEX compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +28.9%, 3-Year: +46.1%, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: +4.4%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are KEX's profit margins?
Kirby Corporation net profit margin is +10.5%, operating margin is +14.6%, and gross margin is +26.3%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +10.5%.
Is KEX growing earnings?
Yes, KEX earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +28.9% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $355M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was KEX's best earnings year?
Kirby Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $355M, achieved in fiscal year 2025. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were KEX's earnings last quarter?
KEX's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2025. Net income was $92M with diluted EPS of $1.68. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.