Kirby Corp.
- KEX · NYSE
- Water Transportation
- Houston, TX
- 5,233 employees
- CIK 0000056047
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
- David Grzebinski Kirby’s Chief Executive Officer 8-K, 2026-10-28
- David W. Grzebinski CEO 4, 2026-02-26
- Raj Kumar Exec VP and CFO 4, 2026-03-04
- Christian G. O'Neil President and COO 4, 2026-05-18
- Ronald A. Dragg Vice President and Controller 4, 2026-05-06
- Jennifer N. McCauley Chief HR Officer 4, 2026-02-17
What leadership is saying
“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 ”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed October 28, 2026
Kirby Corp is a U.S. public company in water transportation (SIC 4400), headquartered in Houston, TX. It trades as KEX on NYSE. Revenue was $3.4B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +3.0% from the year before. It reported about 5,233 employees. David Grzebinski is Kirby’s Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.4B 10-K, 2026-02-17 | $3.3B 10-K, 2026-02-17 | $3.1B 10-K, 2026-02-17 | $2.8B 10-K, 2025-02-18 | $2.2B 10-K, 2024-02-20 |
| Operating income | $496M 10-K, 2026-02-17 | $399M 10-K, 2026-02-17 | $335M 10-K, 2026-02-17 | $193M 10-K, 2025-02-18 | -$258M 10-K, 2024-02-20 |
| SG&A | $356M 10-K, 2026-02-17 | $337M 10-K, 2026-02-17 | $335M 10-K, 2026-02-17 | $303M 10-K, 2025-02-18 | $267M 10-K, 2024-02-20 |
| Net income | $355M 10-K, 2026-02-17 | $287M 10-K, 2026-02-17 | $223M 10-K, 2026-02-17 | $122M 10-K, 2025-02-18 | -$247M 10-K, 2024-02-20 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| David Grzebinski | Kirby’s Chief Executive Officer | 8-K, 2026-10-28 |
| David W. Grzebinski Chief Executive Officer at Kirby | CEO | 4, 2026-02-26 |
| Raj Kumar | Exec VP and CFO | 4, 2026-03-04 |
| Christian G. O'Neil | President and COO | 4, 2026-05-18 |
| Ronald A. Dragg | Vice President and Controller | 4, 2026-05-06 |
| Jennifer N. McCauley | Chief HR Officer | 4, 2026-02-17 |
| Donny Chia VP Finance at Kirby (NYSE:KEX) | Divisional CFO, KDS | VP Finance and IR | 3, 2026-08-20 |
| Amy D. Husted Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Corporate Secretary at Kirby Corporation | Exec VP General Counsel & Sec | 4, 2026-08-07 |
| William Matthew Woodruff | VP of Public and Govt Affairs | 4, 2026-05-18 |
| Matthew P. Kerin | VP IR and Treasurer | 4, 2026-02-24 |
| Scott P. Miller Chief Information Officer, Vice President of Technology and Supply Chain at Kirby | VP - CIO | 4, 2026-02-11 |
| Kurt A. Niemietz | VP IR & Treasurer | 4, 2026-02-05 |
| Tracy A. Embree | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-03-06 |
| Richard J. Alario | Chairman of the Board and Director | 10-K, 2026-02-17 |
| Anne-Marie N. Ainsworth | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-17 |
| Barry E. Davis | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-17 |
What Kirby Corp does
Kirby Corporation (the “Company”) 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.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 52.0 million (as of November 5, 2026) | 10-Q, November 6, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $6.3B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 17, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 2 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 6, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting April 27, 2026 (filed March 6, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 6, 2026 |
| Auditor | Kpmg LLP (Houston, TX) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2026 | David W. Grzebinski CEO | Sale | 18,310 | $2.6M | Form 4, November 4, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 | William Matthew Woodruff VP of Public and Govt Affairs | Sale | 678 | $100K | Form 4, May 18, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 | Christian G. O'Neil President and COO | Sale | 11,287 | $1.6M | Form 4, May 18, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 | Amy D. Husted Exec VP General Counsel & Sec | Sale | 4,000 | $582K | Form 4, May 18, 2026 |
| May 4, 2026 | Ronald A. Dragg Vice President and Controller | Sale | 1,726 | $250K | Form 4, May 6, 2026 |
| March 2, 2026 | Christian G. O'Neil President and COO | Sale | 11,287 | $1.5M | Form 4, March 4, 2026 |
| March 2, 2026 | Raj Kumar Exec VP and CFO | Sale | 3,000 | $398K | Form 4, March 4, 2026 |
| February 24, 2026 | David W. Grzebinski CEO | Sale | 34,152 | $4.4M | Form 4, February 26, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-28
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-10-08
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-07-29
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-04-30
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-03-30
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2026-02-20
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-01-29
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-10-29
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-09-08
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2025-07-31
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
Frequently asked questions about Kirby Corp
- What does Kirby Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Kirby Corporation (the “Company”) 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."
- What is Kirby Corp's revenue?
- $3.4B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 17, 2026.
- Is Kirby Corp profitable?
- Kirby Corp reported net income of $355M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Kirby Corp have?
- About 5,233 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Kirby Corp?
- David Grzebinski, Kirby’s Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 8-K filed October 28, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Kirby Corp?
- Raj Kumar, Exec VP and CFO, as named in a 4 filed March 4, 2026.
- Where is Kirby Corp headquartered?
- Houston, TX.
- What is Kirby Corp's stock ticker?
- KEX on NYSE.
- What industry is Kirby Corp in?
- Water Transportation, SIC code 4400.
- What is Kirby Corp's website?
- kirbycorp.com.
- When does Kirby Corp report earnings next?
- January 27, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Kirby Corp a public company?
- Yes. Kirby Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000056047 and trades as KEX.
- Who audits Kirby Corp?
- Kpmg LLP, Houston, TX, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Kirby Corp are outstanding?
- 52.0 million shares as of November 5, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 6, 2026.
- What is Kirby Corp's public float?
- $6.3B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 17, 2026.
- How many business segments does Kirby Corp report?
- 2 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 6, 2026.
- When is Kirby Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- April 27, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 6, 2026.
- Have Kirby Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since November 10, 2025, officers and directors reported 19 open-market sales worth about $21.7M and 0 purchases on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: David W. Grzebinski (CEO) sold 18,310 shares on November 2, 2026.