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Kirby Corp. (KEX)
NYSE:KEX
KEX Stock Chart & Stats
$110.67
$1.18(1.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$110.67
$1.18(1.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$79.52 - $132.21
Previous CloseN/A
Volume89.17K
Average Volume (3M)1.00M
Market Cap
$5.85B
Enterprise Value$5.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$47.02M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$210.87M
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.5
Beta1.35
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. Volume1,260,151
30 Day Avg. Volume1,001,810
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 Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.77
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.86
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.46
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$120.50Price Target Upside8.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)6.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.37B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Operational EfficiencyA reduction of 20 chartered-in vessels could provide up to 150 basis points in margin relief.
Power Generation GrowthThe Power Generation business is experiencing growth driven by AI and datacenter demand, which is expected to continue as AI adoption accelerates.
ValuationKEX's valuation is currently seen as favorable due to its lower forward P/E ratio compared to historical ranges and the S&P, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
Bears Say
Demand WeaknessContinued demand weakness extends pressures related to increased European chemical competition, refinery maintenance, and lighter crude oil cracks.
Inland Barge UtilizationInland barge utilization could ease into the high-80’s, slightly below its target, due to softening demand.
Marine Segment ChallengesThe Marine segment faces challenges due to headwinds from China's chemicals output, but has shown resilience supported by limited barge-building.
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 $132.21 in the past 12 months.
What is Kirby Corp.’s market cap?
Kirby Corp.’s market cap is $5.85B.
When is Kirby Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kirby Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 29, 2026 which is in 77 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
Kirby Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$120.50 (8.88% Upside)
$120.50 (8.88% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KEX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 139.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $207.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-15.22%
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 (KEX) is a leading provider of marine transportation and industrial services, primarily operating in the inland and offshore markets. The company specializes in the transportation of bulk liquids, including petrochemicals, refined products, and other industrial liquids, through its extensive fleet of barges and towboats. Additionally, Kirby offers a range of services related to the repair and maintenance of marine equipment, and it has a growing presence in the diesel engine and power generation sectors, providing products and services to various industries.
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
$120.50
▲(8.88% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.73% Insiders
39.88% Mutual Funds
1.08% Other Institutional Investors
33.52% Public Companies and Individual Investors