Kirby(US:KEX)2025-10-29 12:30Financial Performance - 3Q 2025 revenue reached $871.2 million, a 5% increase compared to $831.1 million in 3Q 2024[5] - Net earnings attributable to Kirby were $92.5 million in 3Q 2025, up 3% from $90.0 million in 3Q 2024[5] - Earnings per share increased by 6% year-over-year, reaching $1.65 in 3Q 2025 compared to $1.55 in 3Q 2024[5] - The company generated $160 million of free cash flow during the quarter[6] - $120 million was used to repurchase stock in the third quarter of 2025, with an additional ~$36 million repurchased so far in the fourth quarter of 2025[6] Marine Transportation - Inland barge utilization was in the mid-80% range, contributing approximately 80% of marine transportation revenues[20] - Coastal barge utilization was in the mid to high-90% range, contributing approximately 20% of marine transportation revenues[20] - Inland spot prices decreased in the low-to-mid single digits sequentially and year-over-year, while term contracts renewed flat year-over-year[11] - Coastal term contracts renewed higher in the mid-teens range, and reduced planned shipyard maintenance enhanced asset availability and supported margin expansion to ~20%[11] Distribution & Services - Power generation revenues increased by 56% year-over-year, and operating income increased by 96% year-over-year[16] - Oil and Gas revenues decreased by 38% year-over-year, but operating income increased by 5% year-over-year[16] - Full year revenues for the segment are expected to be up in the mid-single digit range year-over-year, with operating margins expected to be in the high-single digits for the full year[39]