Kirby (KEX) Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Increase Y/Y

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Kirby Corporation’s (KEX - Free Report) third-quarter 2019 earnings of 80 cents per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 71 cents. The bottom line also improved 14.3% year over year.

However, total revenues of $666.8 million fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $719.7 million and also declined 5.4% year over year. The top line was hurt by reduced sales at the distribution and services division.

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