Kirby Corporation Announces Date For 2025 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast

Rhea-AI Summary

Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) will release 2025 fourth quarter results at 6:00 a.m. CST on Thursday, January 29, 2026, followed by an earnings conference call webcast at 7:30 a.m. CST. Listeners may pre-register for telephone Q&A to receive dial‑in and PIN details; the webcast is available via the Investor Relations section at www.kirbycorp.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for one year on the company website. The company said the financial information will also be posted in a Form 8-K prior to the call.

Kirby operates the nation’s largest domestic tank barge fleet and provides distribution, services, rentals, and manufacturing/remanufacturing of specialized equipment across marine, oilfield, power generation, and industrial markets.

News Market Reaction – KEX

-0.72%

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-0.72% News Effect

On the day this news was published, KEX declined 0.72%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Earnings release time: 6:00 a.m. CST Earnings call time: 7:30 a.m. CST Webcast replay period: 1 year

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Earnings release time 6:00 a.m. CST Scheduled time for 2025 Q4 results on January 29, 2026

Earnings call time 7:30 a.m. CST Scheduled webcast for 2025 Q4 earnings on January 29, 2026

Webcast replay period 1 year Replay availability for earnings webcast on company website

Market Reality Check

Price: $125.81 Vol: Volume 361,468 is below t...

low vol

$125.81 Last Close

Volume Volume 361,468 is below the 20-day average of 666,018 (relative volume 0.54), consistent with a routine scheduling update. low

Technical Shares at $111.04 are trading above the 200-day MA of $102.18 and about 9.36% below the 52-week high of $122.50.

Peers on Argus

Marine shipping peers show mixed, mostly small moves (e.g., MATX -0.01%, HAFN +0...

Marine shipping peers show mixed, mostly small moves (e.g., MATX -0.01%, HAFN +0.19%, SBLK +1.60%), suggesting today’s slight 0.14% gain in KEX is company-specific and consistent with a neutral earnings-date notice.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Oct 29 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Oct 29	Q3 2025 earnings	Positive	+13.9%	Strong Q3 earnings growth, solid margins, and significant share repurchases.
Sep 30	Q3 earnings date	Neutral	+0.8%	Scheduled Q3 2025 earnings release and webcast timing announcement.
Sep 08	Buyback authorization	Positive	+0.3%	Board approved repurchase authorization for up to 8.8M common shares.
Jul 31	Q2 2025 earnings	Positive	-20.6%	Strong Q2 earnings and revenue growth but outlook biased to lower range.
Jun 30	Q2 earnings date	Neutral	+1.5%	Announcement of Q2 2025 earnings release and webcast schedule.

Pattern Detected

Operational earnings reports have produced larger moves, including both strong rallies and a sharp selloff, while prior earnings date announcements saw modest, low-volatility reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the last few quarters, Kirby has reported growing earnings and revenues, with Q2 and Q3 2025 results both highlighting solid operational performance and active share repurchases. A new authorization for up to 8.8 million shares reinforced capital return. However, market reactions have varied: Q3 2025 results saw a +13.93% move, while Q2 2025 results coincided with a -20.57% reaction. Prior earnings date notices (on Jun 30 and Sep 30) led to small, mixed price changes, similar in nature to today’s scheduling update.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement schedules Kirby’s 2025 fourth quarter earnings release for 6:00 a.m. CST on Januar...

Analysis

This announcement schedules Kirby’s 2025 fourth quarter earnings release for 6:00 a.m. CST on January 29, 2026, followed by a webcast at 7:30 a.m. CST with a replay available for one year. It signals the timing for when detailed financial and operational data will be provided via the press release and Form 8-K. Given past variability in market reactions to earnings, investors may focus on upcoming revenue trends, segment margins, and any updates on capital returns and fleet utilization once the results are published.

Key Terms

Form 8-K, tank barge

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Form 8-K regulatory

"in a Form 8-K to be posted prior to the call on Kirby’s website"

A Form 8-K is a report that companies file with the government to share important news quickly, such as changes in leadership, major business deals, or financial updates. It matters because it helps investors stay informed about significant events that could affect the company's value or stock price.

tank barge technical

"the nation’s largest domestic tank barge operator, transporting bulk liquid products"

A tank barge is a flat-bottomed boat designed to carry large quantities of liquid cargo—such as oil, fuel, chemicals or liquid fertilizer—usually along rivers, canals or close to shore. Think of it as a moving tanker truck on water; its availability, condition and operating costs affect how quickly and cheaply liquids reach refineries, terminals or factories, so investors watch tank barge fleets for signals about supply-chain bottlenecks, transport costs and environmental or regulatory risk.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

HOUSTON, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2025 fourth quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Standard Time (“CST”) on Thursday, January 29, 2026. This announcement will be followed by an earnings conference call webcast at 7:30 a.m. CST.

For listeners who wish to participate in the question and answer session via telephone, please pre-register at Kirby Earnings Call Registration. All registrants will receive dial-in information and a PIN allowing them to access the live call. To listen to the webcast, please visit the Investor Relations section of Kirby’s website at www.kirbycorp.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for a period of one year by visiting the Investor Relations section of Kirby’s website.

The financial and other information to be discussed in the conference call will be available in the 2025 fourth quarter press release and in a Form 8-K to be posted prior to the call on Kirby’s website at www.kirbycorp.com.

Kirby Corporation, based in Houston, Texas, is the nation’s largest domestic tank barge operator, transporting bulk liquid products throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and coastwise along all three United States coasts. The Company, through its marine transportation segment (“KMT”), transports petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals by tank barge. In addition, the Company participates in the transportation of dry-bulk commodities in United States coastwise trade. Through its distribution and services segment (“KDS”), the Company provides after-market services and genuine replacement parts for engines, transmissions, reduction gears and related equipment used in oilfield services, marine, power generation, on-highway, and other industrial applications. The Company also rents equipment including generators, industrial compressors, high capacity lift trucks, construction equipment and refrigeration trailers for use in a variety of industrial markets. The Company also manufactures and remanufactures specialized equipment, including pressure pumping units, electric power generation equipment, and specialized electrical distribution and control equipment for oilfield service, railroad and other industrial customers.

Contact:	Kurt Niemietz
	713-435-1077

FAQ

When will Kirby (KEX) report its 2025 fourth quarter earnings?

Kirby will report Q4 2025 results at 6:00 a.m. CST on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

What time is the Kirby (KEX) earnings webcast for Q4 2025?

The earnings webcast and conference call begins at 7:30 a.m. CST on January 29, 2026.

How can investors join Kirby (KEX) Q4 2025 call and Q&A by phone?

Pre-register via the Kirby earnings call registration link to receive dial‑in information and a PIN for telephone Q&A access.

Where can I listen to the Kirby (KEX) Q4 2025 webcast and access the replay?

Listen live and access a one‑year replay in the Investor Relations section at www.kirbycorp.com.

Will Kirby (KEX) file documents before the Q4 2025 call?

Yes; the company said the Q4 financial and other information will be posted in a press release and Form 8‑K prior to the call.

What businesses does Kirby Corporation (KEX) operate that are relevant to investors?

Kirby operates domestic tank barge transportation and a distribution and services segment providing parts, rentals, and specialized equipment manufacturing for industrial markets.