KIRBY CORP
Business
Kirby Corporation is the nation's largest domestic tank barge operator, transporting bulk liquid products including petrochemicals, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals via tank barge throughout the Mississippi River System and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Through its marine transportation segment, the company operates inland and coastal tank barges with supporting towing vessels. Through its distribution and services segment, the company provides aftermarket parts, services, and equipment rentals for engines, transmissions, and power generation equipment.
Summary from 10-K filed 2026-02-17
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 3,364 | 3,266 | 3,092 | 2,785 | 2,247 | |
| Costs of sales and operating expenses | 2,217 | 2,200 | 2,180 | 2,061 | 1,653 | |
| Selling, general and administrative | 356 | 337 | 335 | 303 | 267 | |
| Taxes, other than on income | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 264 | 240 | 211 | 201 | 214 | |
| Impairments | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 341 | |
| Gain on disposition of assets | −5 | −2 | −5 | −8 | −6 | |
| Total costs and expenses | 2,868 | 2,867 | 2,757 | 2,592 | 2,505 | |
| Operating income | 496 | 399 | 335 | 193 | −258 | |
| Other income | 21 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 10 | |
| Interest expense | −46 | −49 | −52 | −45 | −42 | |
| Earnings before taxes on income | 471 | 363 | 294 | 165 | −291 | |
| Provision for taxes on income | −116 | −76 | −71 | −42 | 44 | |
| Net earnings | 355 | 287 | 223 | 123 | −247 | |
| Less: Net (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | −846,000 | −189,000 | 30,000 | −470,000 | −183,000 | |
| Net earnings attributable to Kirby | 355 | 287 | 223 | 122 | −247 | |
| Basic | 6.37 | 4.95 | 3.74 | 2.04 | −4.11 | |
| Diluted | 6.33 | 4.91 | 3.72 | 2.03 | −4.11 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 79 | 74 | 33 | 81 | 35 | |
| Trade - less allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,175 ($7,321 in 2024) | 473 | 490 | 527 | 483 | 418 | |
| Other | 70 | 47 | 52 | 115 | 150 | |
| Inventories - net | 398 | 394 | 454 | 462 | 331 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 58 | 63 | 69 | 71 | 70 | |
| Total current assets | 1,078 | 1,069 | 1,135 | 1,212 | 1,004 | |
| Property and equipment - net | 4,098 | 4,023 | 3,861 | 3,633 | 3,679 | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 193 | 159 | 152 | 155 | 168 | |
| Investment in affiliates | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| Goodwill | 439 | 439 | 439 | 439 | 439 | |
| Other intangibles, net | 30 | 34 | 43 | 51 | 60 | |
| Other assets | 167 | 125 | 89 | 63 | 48 | |
| Total assets | 6,008 | 5,852 | 5,722 | 5,555 | 5,399 | |
| Bank notes payable | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | |
| Income taxes payable | 0 | 25 | 1 | 323,000 | 0 | |
| Accounts payable | 219 | 251 | 269 | 278 | 199 | |
| Interest | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | |
| Insurance premiums and claims | 83 | 88 | 85 | 65 | 111 | |
| Employee compensation | 66 | 68 | 69 | 56 | 39 | |
| Taxes - other than on income | 32 | 36 | 32 | 30 | 45 | |
| Other | 40 | 32 | 30 | 42 | 30 | |
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 46 | 36 | 33 | 36 | 34 | |
| Deferred revenues | 202 | 177 | 135 | 119 | 73 | |
| Total current liabilities | 707 | 735 | 676 | 642 | 544 | |
| Long-term debt, net - less current portion | 912 | 867 | 1,009 | 1,076 | 1,161 | |
| Deferred income taxes | 826 | 739 | 697 | 626 | 574 | |
| Operating lease liabilities - less current portion | 170 | 148 | 139 | 142 | 160 | |
| Other long-term liabilities | 11 | 10 | 16 | 23 | 71 | |
| Total long-term liabilities | 1,919 | 1,764 | 1,860 | 1,868 | 1,967 | |
| Contingencies and commitments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Common stock, $0.10 par value per share. Authorized 120,000,000 shares, issued 65,472,000 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 873 | 869 | 864 | 859 | 855 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income - net | 86 | 71 | 35 | 17 | −26 | |
| Retained earnings | 3,333 | 2,978 | 2,692 | 2,469 | 2,346 | |
| Treasury stock - at cost, 11,701,000 shares in 2025 and 8,215,000 shares in 2024 | −919 | −573 | −412 | −309 | −295 | |
| Total Kirby stockholders' equity | 3,381 | 3,352 | 3,185 | 3,043 | 2,886 | |
| Noncontrolling interests | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total equity | 3,383 | 3,353 | 3,187 | 3,045 | 2,889 | |
| Total liabilities and equity | 6,008 | 5,852 | 5,722 | 5,555 | 5,399 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provision for doubtful accounts | 3 | 2 | 402,000 | 1 | −138,000 | |
| Provision for deferred income taxes | 82 | 31 | 65 | 38 | −44 | |
| Amortization of share-based compensation | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | |
| Amortization of major maintenance costs | 29 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 33 | |
| Other | −2 | 407,000 | −3 | −283,000 | −640,000 | |
| Accounts receivable | 17 | 40 | −50 | −32 | 29 | |
| Inventory | 4 | 12 | 8 | −127 | −19 | |
| Other assets | −48 | −19 | −38 | −28 | −38 | |
| Income taxes payable | −51 | 24 | 72 | 2 | 480,000 | |
| Accounts payable | −19 | −11 | −18 | 76 | 16 | |
| Accrued and other liabilities | 21 | 46 | 32 | 5 | 28 | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 670 | 756 | 540 | 294 | 322 | |
| Capital expenditures | −264 | −343 | −402 | −173 | −98 | |
| Acquisitions of businesses and marine equipment | −116 | −78 | −38 | −4 | −9 | |
| Proceeds from disposition of assets | 31 | 20 | 26 | 37 | 51 | |
| Other | −3 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | −352 | −400 | −413 | −140 | −56 | |
| Borrowings (payments) on bank credit facilities, net | 44 | −44 | 49 | 1 | −248 | |
| Borrowings on long-term debt | 0 | 0 | 240 | 310 | 0 | |
| Payments on long-term debt | 0 | −100 | −350 | −395 | −60 | |
| Payment of debt issue costs | 0 | −3,000 | −1 | −2 | 0 | |
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 5 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 629,000 | |
| Payments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3 | −3 | |
| Treasury stock purchases | −354 | −175 | −113 | −23 | 0 | |
| Other | −3 | −100,000 | −99,000 | — | — | |
| Net cash used in financing activities | −314 | −315 | −175 | −109 | −311 | |
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 4 | 42 | −48 | 46 | −46 | |
| Interest paid | 46 | 49 | 49 | 43 | 41 | |
| Operating cash outflow from operating leases | 52 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 44 | |
| Capital expenditures included in accounts payable | −14 | −7 | 10 | 3 | 19 | |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations | 74 | 54 | 39 | 23 | 34 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is KIRBY CORP's CIK number?
KIRBY CORP's SEC CIK number is 0000056047 (56047). The CIK (Central Index Key) is the permanent identifier the SEC assigns to every EDGAR filer — unlike a ticker symbol, it never changes.
Where can I find KIRBY CORP's SEC filings?
All of KIRBY CORP's EDGAR filings — 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly reports, 8-K material events, and insider transactions — are listed on this page, sourced live from SEC EDGAR.
When did KIRBY CORP last report earnings?
KIRBY CORP (KEX) most recently filed an earnings 8-K with the SEC on Apr 30, 2026, furnishing its results under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition). The earnings press release is attached to that filing (accession 0001193125-26-196337). This is KIRBY CORP's most recent earnings filing of record — not a forecast of its next earnings date.
What is KIRBY CORP's most recent earnings 8-K?
KIRBY CORP's latest earnings 8-K (Item 2.02) was filed Apr 30, 2026 under accession 0001193125-26-196337. It carries the quarterly or annual earnings press release — the earliest official, SEC-filed version of the results.
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