The following is a summary of the Kirby Corporation (KEX) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• Kirby Corporation reported a Q1 2024 revenue of $808 million, an appreciable increase from the same period in 2023.

• Earnings per share also grew to $1.19 in Q1 2024, up from $0.68 in the previous year.

• Despite challenges due to weather and supply chain issues, both Marine Transportation and Distribution and Services segments reported year-over-year revenue and operating income growth.

• Revenue from Inland sources increased 14% year-over-year with significant contributions to the upswing from a reduction in delay days and robust customer demand.

• The company ended Q1 2024 with $75 million in cash, a debt-to-cap ratio under 25%, and a total debt of approximately $1 billion.

Business Progress:

• Christian O'Neil has taken over as Kirby's President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing day-to-day operations of both their major businesses.

• The company managed to maintain strong market conditions and increase spot prices and term contract prices owing to continued customer demand and limited barge availability.

• Kirby Corporation has seen a growing demand for their PowerGen services, especially in data centers and frac sites.

• Kirby also expanded its assets with the acquisition of 13 more barges in the last quarter, leading to improved fuel efficiency and decreased emissions.

• The company is closely monitoring developments in alternative fuels and microgrids in the data center space and aims to pursue valuable investment and acquisition opportunities while also returning capital to shareholders.

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