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Kirby Corp. (KEX)
NYSE:KEX
KEX Stock Chart & Stats
$125.99
$1.18(1.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$125.99
$1.18(1.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$79.52 - $126.06
Previous CloseN/A
Volume89.17K
Average Volume (3M)644.85K
Market Cap
$6.83B
Enterprise Value$6.14B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$47.02M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.25B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.4
Beta1.37
Next Earnings
Jan 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.64Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.65
Shares Outstanding54,200,000
10 Day Avg. Volume638,935
30 Day Avg. Volume644,852
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.66
Price to Book (P/B)1.83
Price to Sales (P/S)1.88
P/FCF Ratio14.81
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.90
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.85
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.17
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.83
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$132.25Price Target Upside4.97% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AI/datacenter-driven Power Generation GrowthAccelerating AI and datacenter deployment is expected to increase demand for on-site and scalable power solutions, supporting continued expansion of the Power Generation segment and helping offset weaker areas of the business.
Attractive Valuation For Value-oriented InvestorsThe stock trades at a forward price-to-earnings multiple below its historical range and the market average, which could draw investor interest as growth visibility improves.
Backlog Growth From Customer Value-addManagement's ability to deliver tailored power-generation solutions has strengthened the backlog, positioning the business to convert booked projects into revenue as AI-related deployments proceed.
Bears Say
Earnings Volatility From Mixed Segment PerformanceDependence on both cyclical marine markets and project-based power contracts increases the risk of earnings swings if marine demand weakens before Power Generation growth fully materializes.
Exposure To China's Chemical Output WeaknessSlower chemical production in China is reducing demand for marine transportation services, creating near-term revenue pressure in the Marine segment.
Limited Barge-building Constraining Marine RecoveryRestricted barge-building activity limits fleet renewal and capacity expansion, curbing potential upside in marine-related equipment and service revenue.
Kirby News
KEX FAQ
What was Kirby Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kirby Corp. lowest stock price was $79.52 and its highest was $126.06 in the past 12 months.
What is Kirby Corp.’s market cap?
Kirby Corp.’s market cap is $6.83B.
When is Kirby Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kirby Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 29, 2026 which is in 18 days.
How were Kirby Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Kirby Corp. released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2025. The company reported $1.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.626 by $0.024.
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 1.64.
How many shares outstanding does Kirby Corp. have?
Kirby Corp. has 54,200,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kirby Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kirby Corp. reported an EPS of $1.65 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.626. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 13.933%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kirby Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KEX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Kirby Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$132.25 (4.97% Upside)
$132.25 (4.97% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KEX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 17.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $6.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.7%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.94%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.28%
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.
KEX Company Deck
KEX Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture with strong performance in coastal marine transportation and power generation driving growth, while inland marine transportation and oil and gas faced challenges. Despite some near-term headwinds, the company demonstrated adaptability and expects continued positive trends in certain segments.View all KEX earnings summariesKEX Revenue Breakdown
55.70% Marine transportation
44.30% Distribution and services
KEX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$132.25
▲(4.97% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.75% Insiders
38.99% Mutual Funds
22.42% Other Institutional Investors
10.05% Public Companies and
Individual Investors