Shares of marine transportation service company Kirby (NYSE:KEX)
jumped 5% in the morning session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the company reported third-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations and earned a price target increase. Kirby's net earnings for the quarter reached $92.5 million, or $1.65 per share, an increase from $1.55 per share in the same period of the previous year. This profit figure beat consensus estimates. Total revenues grew to $871.2 million. A key driver for this performance was the Distribution and Services segment, where revenue jumped 12% year-over-year, largely due to strong demand in power generation. The company also repurchased 1.314 million of its shares for $120.0 million during the quarter. Following the positive results, Wolfe Research raised its price target on the stock to $119 from $101, pointing to an improved outlook for the fourth quarter.
Marine transportation service company Kirby (NYSE:KEX) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 4.8% year on year to $871.2 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.65 per share was 2.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of marine transportation service company Kirby (NYSE:KEX)
jumped 16% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong third-quarter financial results that surpassed analyst expectations for both revenue and profit. The marine transportation service company announced revenue of $871.2 million, representing 4.8% growth year-on-year and beating Wall Street's estimates. Its profit also came in ahead of expectations, with earnings per share of $1.65, up from $1.55 in the same quarter last year. The results were further supported by strong cash generation, as the company's free cash flow margin increased to 18.4%, up from 15.7% in the prior year's quarter. This indicates improved efficiency in converting its profits into cash, a positive sign for investors.
Kirby Corp (KEX) beat Q3 2025 earnings and revenue estimates, driving positive market momentum. Strong growth in its power generation segment fueled the performance.
Marine transportation service company Kirby (NYSE:KEX) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 4.8% year on year to $871.2 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.65 per share was 2.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Shares of marine transportation service company Kirby (NYSE:KEX)
fell 7.6% in the afternoon session after BofA Securities lowered its price target on the stock, citing concerns about softening demand for its inland barge business.
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