Kirby Corporation (KEX) Revenue History
Annual and quarterly revenue from 2014 to 2025
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
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KEX Revenue Growth
Revenue Breakdown (FY 2025)
KEX's revenue distribution by segment and geography for fiscal year 2025
By Product/Segment
KEX Revenue Analysis (2014–2025)
As of May 8, 2026, Kirby Corporation (KEX) generated trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue of $3.36 billion, reflecting solid growth of +6.2% year-over-year. The most recent quarter (Q4 2025) recorded $851.8 million in revenue, down 2.2% sequentially.
Looking at the longer-term picture, KEX's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +9.2%, indicating steady revenue expansion. The company achieved its highest annual revenue of $3.36 billion in 2025, representing a new all-time high.
Revenue diversification analysis shows KEX's business is primarily driven by Marine Transportation (58%), and Distribution And Services (42%). With over half of revenue concentrated in Marine Transportation, the company maintains significant focus in this area while developing other growth vectors.
When compared to Industrials sector peers including MATX (-4.6% YoY), ARCB (-1.7% YoY), and SBLK (-17.6% YoY), KEX has underperformed the peer group in terms of revenue growth. Compare KEX vs MATX →
KEX Revenue vs Peers
Revenue metrics vs comparable public companies
| Company | TTM Revenue | YoY Growth | 5Y CAGR | Op. Margin | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEXCurrent | $3.4B | +6.2% | +9.2% | 14.6% | |
 MATX | $3.3B | -4.6% | +7.0% | 14.0% | |
 ARCB | $4.0B | -1.7% | +6.4% | 2.3% | |
 SBLK | $1.0B | -17.6% | +8.5% | 13.5% | |
 GNK | $342M | +30336.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | |
 TK | $1.2B | -26.0% | -8.7% | 29.9% |
KEX Historical Revenue Data (2014–2025)
| Year | Revenue | YoY % | Gross Profit | Gross Margin | Op. Income | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.36B | +3.0% | $883.4M | 26.3% | $491.5M | 14.6% |
| 2024 | $3.27B | +5.6% | $825.2M | 25.3% | $399.1M | 12.2% |
| 2023 | $3.09B | +11.0% | $700.1M | 22.6% | $335.1M | 10.8% |
| 2022 | $2.78B | +24.0% | $522.4M | 18.8% | $192.9M | 6.9% |
| 2021 | $2.25B | +3.5% | $380.0M | 16.9% | $-258,133,000 | -11.5% |
| 2020 | $2.17B | -23.5% | $440.7M | 20.3% | $-420,759,000 | -19.4% |
| 2019 | $2.84B | -4.5% | $588.7M | 20.7% | $242.0M | 8.5% |
| 2018 | $2.97B | +34.2% | $584.8M | 19.7% | $155.3M | 5.2% |
| 2017 | $2.21B | +25.1% | $453.4M | 20.5% | $93.6M | 4.2% |
| 2016 | $1.77B | -17.5% | $445.1M | 25.1% | $247.4M | 14.0% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KEX stock.
Is KEX's revenue growth accelerating or slowing?
KEX maintains +6.2% revenue growth, in line with its 5-year CAGR of +9.2%. TTM revenue stands at $3.4B. Growth rate remains consistent with historical average.
What is KEX's long-term revenue growth rate?
Kirby Corporation's 5-year revenue CAGR of +9.2% reflects the sustained expansion pattern. Current YoY growth of +6.2% is near this long-term average.
How is KEX's revenue distributed by segment?
KEX reports revenue by product line and geographic region. Annual and quarterly breakdowns from 2014-2025 are available for download. Segment mix reveals concentration and diversification trends.