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Kirby Corp. (KEX)
NYSE:KEX
KEX Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$92.75 - $132.21
Previous CloseN/A
Volume89.17K
Average Volume (3M)560.49K
Market Cap
$5.93B
Enterprise Value$7.11B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$74.44M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.06B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.2
Beta1.23
Next Earnings
Apr 24, 2025EPS Estimate
1.3Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.91
Shares Outstanding56,897,000
10 Day Avg. Volume582,251
30 Day Avg. Volume560,485
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.67
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.77
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)5.90
P/FCF Ratio5.60
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.20
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.61
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.12
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$137.00Price Target Upside31.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
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Kirby News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Kirby Corp’s Earnings Call: Strong Performance Amid ChallengesPremiumCompany Announcements
Kirby Corporation Reports Strong 2024 Results
PremiumCompany Announcements
Kirby Corp. Reports Strong Q3 2024 Earnings---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Barge Activity And PricingSpot and term pricing for inland tank barges should continue to benefit from increasing barge activity, which was impressive with sequential and annual increases driven by petchem volumes.
Earnings GrowthKEX posted 2Q24 EPS of $1.43 up 50% year-year, above target and Street’s estimate.
Financial PerformanceKEX management updated their operating cash flow and CAPEX guidance, highlighting significant free cash flow which could lead to substantial stock repurchases.
Bears Say
Industry HeadwindsPetrochemical and refinery utilization in the Houston area could face some near-term headwinds with over 1 million people still without power.
Operational ChallengesSevere weather along the Gulf Coast saw barge volumes down around 10% year-on-year.
Revenue DecelerationSuspected intra-day stock weakness may be due in part to Distribution and Services Power Generation revenue deceleration.
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Ownership Overview
0.58% Insiders
38.11% Mutual Funds
23.91% Other Institutional Investors
11.99% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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KEX FAQ
What was Kirby Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kirby Corp. lowest stock price was $92.75 and its highest was $132.21 in the past 12 months.
What is Kirby Corp.’s market cap?
Kirby Corp.’s market cap is $5.93B.
When is Kirby Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kirby Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 24, 2025 which is in 30 days.
How were Kirby Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Kirby Corp. released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2025. The company reported $1.29 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.283 by $0.007.
Is Kirby Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kirby Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kirby Corp. pay dividends?
Kirby Corp. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Kirby Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Kirby Corp.’s EPS estimate is 1.3.
How many shares outstanding does Kirby Corp. have?
Kirby Corp. has 56,897,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kirby Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kirby Corp. reported an EPS of $1.29 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.283. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.218%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kirby Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KEX
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Kirby Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$137.00 (31.38% Upside)
$137.00 (31.38% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KEX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 12.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $5.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 10.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kirby Corp.
Kirby Corporation operates domestic tank barges in the United States. Its Marine Transportation segment provides marine transportation service and towing vessel transporting bulk liquid product, as well as operates tank barge throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, coastwise along three United States coasts, and in Alaska and Hawaii. It also transport petrochemical, black oil, refined petroleum product, and agricultural chemicals by tank barge; and operates offshore dry-bulk barge and tugboat unit that are engaged in the offshore transportation of dry-bulk cargo in the United States coastal trade. As of December 31, 2021, it owned and operated 1,025 inland tank barge, approximately 255 inland towboat, 31 coastal tank barge, 29 coastal tugboat, 4 offshore dry-bulk cargo barge, 4 offshore tugboat, and 1 docking tugboat. Its Distribution and Services segment sells after-market service and genuine replacement part for engine, transmission, reduction gear, electric motor, drive, and control, electrical distribution and control system, energy storage battery system, and related oilfield service equipment; rebuild component parts or diesel engine, transmission and reduction gear, and related equipment used in oilfield service, marine, power generation, on-highway, and other industrial applications; rents generator, industrial compressor, high capacity lift truck, and refrigeration trailer; and manufactures and remanufactures oilfield service equipment, including pressure pumping unit, as well as manufacturers electric power generation equipment, specialized electrical distribution and control equipment, and high capacity energy storage/battery systems for oilfield customer. It serves to various companies and the United States government. The company was formerly known as Kirby Exploration Company, Inc. and changed its name to Kirby Corporation in 1990. Kirby Corporation was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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KEX Company Deck
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KEX Earnings Call
Q4 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture, with strong financial performance and growth in certain segments like power generation and coastal marine transportation. However, challenges included significant inventory write-downs, declines in oil and gas revenues, and seasonal as well as weather-related impacts on operations. Despite these challenges, the company remains optimistic about future growth and market conditions.Read More>---
KEX Revenue Breakdown
55.70% Marine transportation
44.30% Distribution and services
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KEX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$137.00
▲(31.38% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering KEX
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
10/14 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+15.15%
reiterated a buy rating 2 months ago
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