Kirby Q4 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Kirby Corp. (KEX) reported fourth-quarter net income to company of $68.05 million or $1.19 per share, compared to $64.27 million or $1.13 per share, prior year.

On average, 15 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $1.15 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenue increased to $668.30 million from $568.40 million last year. Analysts expected revenue of $608.80 million for the quarter.

The company's earnings guidance for the first quarter is $1.05 to $1.15 per share. Analysts expect the company to report first-quarter earnings per share of $1.14.

The company's full year 2015 earnings guidance is $4.50 to $4.70 per share. Analysts expect the company to report full year earnings per share of $4.99.