Kirby Corporation reported first-quarter 2026 net earnings of $81.2 million, or $1.50 per share, up 13% year over year, on revenue of $844.1 million. The company raised its full-year EPS growth guidance to 5% to 15% and said marine transportation utilization and pricing strengthened as the quarter progressed.
Firmer utilization and pricing in U.S. inland barge transport point to tighter towboat and barge capacity, which can support barge freight rates paid by grain shippers. The effect on grain prices is modest.
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