AI Earnings Predictions for Kirby Corporation (KEX)

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Exhibit 99.1

KIRBY CORPORATION

Contact: Donny Chia

713-435-1077

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KIRBY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

• Third quarter 2026 earnings per share of $2.09, up 27% year-over-year

• Marine transportation revenues increased 17% year-over-year as market fundamentals continued to improve, driven by strong customer demand

• Distribution and services revenues grew 6% year-over-year, driven by robust demand for behind-the-meter and backup power solutions

• Returned $112 million of capital to shareholders through share repurchases during the third quarter of 2026

• Entered into an agreement to acquire certain inland marine assets from undisclosed sellers for $115 million, including nine inland towboats, 14 inland tank barges, nine bow thrusters, and a fleeting operation serving the Corpus Christi area

• Updated full-year earnings per share growth guidance range of 10% to 15% based on current outlook

HOUSTON, October 28, 2026 – Kirby Corporation (“Kirby” or “the Company”) (NYSE: KEX) today announced net earnings attributable to Kirby for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, of $110.8 million, or $2.09 per share, compared with earnings of $92.5 million, or $1.65 per share, for the 2025 third quarter. Total revenues for the 2026 third quarter were $977.2 million compared with $871.2 million for the 2025 third quarter.

David Grzebinski, Kirby’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our third quarter results reflected strong continued momentum across both businesses and solid execution throughout the organization. In marine transportation, strong barge utilization and favorable pricing trends supported performance during the quarter, though rising fuel costs continued to impact margins. In distribution and services, results benefited from robust demand in power generation and the strong growth of behind-the-meter solutions. Overall, the company executed well during the quarter and delivered solid financial and operating results, reflecting our continued focus on safety and operational excellence.”

“In inland marine, market fundamentals remained constructive during the quarter. Strong refinery operating rates, healthy petrochemical activity, and limited new industry capacity supported barge utilization in the low-90% range. Spot market rates improved sequentially in the low- to mid-single-digit range during the quarter, and term contract renewals increased in the low-single-digits compared with the prior year. Rising fuel costs remained a near-term headwind as higher costs were mitigated but not fully offset by cost escalators and rate recovery mechanisms in the quarter. Overall, the inland business delivered margins in the 20% range driven by a combination of steady demand, disciplined execution and limited industry capacity additions.”

“In coastal marine, customer demand remained stable with barge utilization in the high-90% range while third quarter coastal revenues increased slightly year-over-year. We had one contract renewal in the third quarter with an increase in the low-double-digit range. Operating margins were in the mid-teens range reflecting market specific dynamics and ongoing cost pressures.”

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“In distribution and services, results reflected favorable market conditions for power generation and strong execution by our commercial and operational teams. Third quarter revenues increased 6% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for behind-the-meter and backup power generation solutions and a healthy environment for commercial and industrial.” Mr. Grzebinski concluded.

Segment Results – Marine Transportation

Marine transportation revenues for the 2026 third quarter were $568.7 million compared with $484.9 million for the 2025 third quarter. Operating income for the 2026 third quarter was $111.9 million compared with $88.6 million for the 2025 third quarter. Operating margin for the 2026 third quarter was 20% compared with 18% for the 2025 third quarter.

In inland marine, average barge utilization was in the low-90% range during the third quarter of 2026. Average spot market rates increased in the low- to mid-single-digit range sequentially during the quarter, reflecting improving market fundamentals. Term contract renewals increased in the low-single-digit range on average compared with the prior year. The inland market represented 81% of segment revenues in the third quarter of 2026. Inland operating margins were in the 20% range despite the impact of ongoing fuel cost headwinds.

In coastal marine, market activity remained strong, with barge utilization in the high-90% range. Coastal marine revenues increased slightly year-over-year and operating margins were in the mid-teens range, primarily reflecting fewer shipyard days compared to the second quarter of 2026. Coastal marine had a single term contract renewal in the third quarter with an increase in the low-double-digit range. Coastal marine represente

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Exhibit 99.1

KIRBY CORPORATION

Contact: Matt Kerin

713-435-1077

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KIRBY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

• First quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.50, representing a 13% increase year-over-year

• Increased the full-year 2026 earnings per share growth guidance range to 5% - 15%, up from the prior guidance of 0% - 12%

• Acquired 23 barges—including five specialty barges and three high horsepower boats—from an undisclosed seller for $95.8 million

• Returned $52.7 million of capital to shareholders through share repurchases during the first quarter of 2026 at an average share price of $123.18

HOUSTON, April 30, 2026 – Kirby Corporation (“Kirby” or “the Company”) (NYSE: KEX) today announced net earnings attributable to Kirby for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, of $81.2 million, or $1.50 per share, compared with earnings of $76.0 million, or $1.33 per share, for the 2025 first quarter. Total revenues for the 2026 first quarter were $844.1 million compared with $785.7 million reported for the 2025 first quarter.

David Grzebinski, Kirby’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our first quarter results reflected improving market conditions in marine transportation where utilization and pricing strengthened as the quarter progressed, resulting in positive momentum entering the second quarter. In distribution and services, year-over-year revenue growth remained strong driven by continued strength in power generation orders. While results were impacted early in the quarter by normal seasonal challenges in marine transportation and project timing dynamics in distribution and services, overall performance improved as the quarter progressed, resulting in strong year-over-year growth in earnings per share.”

“In inland marine, market fundamentals improved during the quarter as customer demand strengthened and barge availability remained limited. While operations were impacted early in the quarter by seasonal weather-related disruptions and navigational delays, conditions improved as the quarter progressed, supporting better utilization and pricing. Barge utilization averaged in the low-90% range for the quarter, spot pricing increased in the low-single-digit range sequentially, and term contract renewals were flat to slightly up when compared to the year prior. The combination of improved pricing and disciplined execution helped drive operating margins to the high-teens range.”

“In coastal marine, market fundamentals remained strong with our barge utilization levels running in the mid-to high-90% range. During the quarter, we saw continued strength in customer demand and limited availability of large capacity vessels, which resulted in term contract renewal rates rising in the 20% range year-over-year. Overall, first quarter coastal revenues increased 23% year-over-year and operating margins were in the high-teens range.”

“In distribution and services, results reflected mixed conditions across end markets. First quarter revenues increased 12% year‑over‑year, driven by continued strength in power generation and strong marine repair activity. However, sequentially revenues and operating income declined due to OEM engine availability and continued softness in conventional oil and gas activity. Power generation demand remained strong, with revenues increasing 45% year-over-year and backlog continuing to grow, supported primarily by behind-the-meter prime power solutions. Disciplined execution in commercial and industrial continued to support segment margins, while oil and gas results continued to be pressured by lower conventional activity. Overall, the segment demonstrated resilience across a diversified portfolio,” Mr. Grzebinski concluded.

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Segment Results – Marine Transportation

Marine transportation revenues for the 2026 first quarter were $497.2 million compared with $476.1 million for the 2025 first quarter. Operating income for the 2026 first quarter was $89.7 million compared with $86.6 million for the 2025 first quarter. Segment operating margin for the 2026 first quarter was 18.0% compared with 18.2% for the 2025 first quarter.

In inland marine, 2026 first quarter average barge utilization was up sequentially and in the low-90% range. Revenues were flat year-over-year, and operating margins were in the high-teens range. Throughout the quarter, operating conditions on the inland waterways were affected by winter weather conditions, including wind and fog along the Gulf Coast and ice conditions on the Illinois River and Upper Ohio River, and lock delays on the Mississippi River, all of which contributed to a 25% sequential increase in delay days. During the quarter, average spot market rates increased in the low-single-digits sequentially, and term contracts that renewed in the first quarter were flat to slightly up on average compared to a year ago. Inland marine represented approximately 79% of segment reven