# Kirby Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Results - Kirby Corporation

> 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.

- Date: 2026-04-30 · published 2026-04-30T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19895-kirby-corporation-announces-first-quarter-2026-results-kirby-corporation
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md)

## Why it matters

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.

## Read by commodity

- BARGE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- kirbycorp.com: https://kirbycorp.com/kirby-corporation-announces-first-quarter-2026-results/

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