Company / Operating Margin
Kirby Corporation Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
14.8%
FY2025
5-year range
-19.4% / 14.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+20.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#90 of 304
Industrials
What the data says
At 14.8%, Kirby Corporation's operating margin ranks #90 of 304 in the Industrials sector. Operating Margin has increased for 3 consecutive years, from -19.4% in FY2022 to 14.8% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
14.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +9.5%.
Improved from -11.5% to 14.8% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +34.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- +9.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#90 of 304 in IndustrialsTop 30% of 304This company 14.8% Sector average -843.0%
▼
+101.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Kirby Corporation's operating margin has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 20.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 857.7pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 14.8% | +20.7% |
| FY2024 | 12.2% | +206.4% |
| FY2023 | -11.5% | +40.7% |
| FY2022 | -19.4% | -327.2% |
| FY2021 | 8.5% | +63.1% |
| FY2020 | 5.2% | -58.4% |
| FY2019 | 12.6% | -40.0% |
| FY2018 | 20.9% | +10.0% |
| FY2017 | 19.0% | +36.3% |
| FY2016 | 14.0% | -21.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026