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Kirby Corporation Announces 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
2025 fourth quarter and full year earnings per share of $1.68 and $6.33, respectivelyInland marine fourth quarter utilization improved throughout the quarter, averaging in the mid to high-80% range for the quarter with further improvement into the low 90% range already seen in the 2026 first quarter Steady market conditions in coastal marine with operating margins around 20%Power generation revenue increased 10% sequentially and 47% year-over-year, driven by strong order activity and large proje
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