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Kirby (KEX) operating margin by quarter
Kirby's operating margin was 15.4% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +2.2 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 12.8% (Q1 2026) to 15.4% (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 15.4% | +2.2 pts | +0.6 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 13.3% | +0.5 pts | -2.1 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 12.8% | -2.5 pts | -0.7 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 15.2% | +0.4 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 14.8% | -0.6 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 15.4% | +2.0 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 13.4% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Kirby, Q3 2026: revenue $977M (+12% year over year), operating margin 15.4%, net earnings $111M, operating cash flow $143M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Kirby's operating margin?
Kirby's operating margin was 15.4% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +2.2 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Kirby's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 12.8% (Q1 2026) to 15.4% (Q3 2026).