HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Kirby Corp. (KEX) on Thursday reported earnings of $81.2 million in its first quarter.

The Houston-based company said it had profit of $1.50 per share.

The barge operator posted revenue of $844.1 million in the period.

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