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Kirby Corp. (KEX)
NYSE:KEX
KEX Stock Chart & Stats
$112.09
$1.18(1.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$112.09
$1.18(1.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$79.52 - $122.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume89.17K
Average Volume (3M)781.52K
Market Cap
$6.10B
Enterprise Value$5.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$47.02M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.25B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.8
Beta1.36
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. Volume605,522
30 Day Avg. Volume781,516
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 Cap0.96
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.77
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.86
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.46
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$125.00Price Target Upside11.52% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)6.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.37B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash FlowBuyback remains a focus with the company expected to generate ~$400M in free cash flow this year and next year even in a flat earnings growth year.
Power Generation GrowthManagement has been executing well on Power Gen customer value-add, driving strong backlog growth with AI adoption.
ValuationKirby’s current valuation is attractive, with a forward P/E below the low end of its historical range and the S&P's average.
Bears Say
Inland Barge UtilizationThe recent softness in inland barge utilization looks to be transitory owing to a crude slate being refined at PADD 3.
Marine Segment ChallengesKirby's Marine segment faces headwinds from China's chemical output, impacting revenue growth.
Petchem VolumesThe move lower from the low 90% utilization range has been driven by roughly 2%-3% of utilization impact from lower petchem volumes and improved industry efficiency.
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 $122.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Kirby Corp.’s market cap?
Kirby Corp.’s market cap is $6.10B.
When is Kirby Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kirby Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 29, 2026 which is in 47 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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$125.00 (11.52% Upside)
$125.00 (11.52% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KEX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 17.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $5.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.91%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kirby Corp.
Kirby (KEX) is a diversified company primarily engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of commercial and residential cleaning equipment, as well as providing related services. Operating in the cleaning and sanitation sector, Kirby offers a range of products including vacuum cleaners and floor care equipment, catering to both consumer and industrial markets. The company also focuses on generating sales through its network of independent distributors, who play a crucial role in marketing and selling its products directly to customers.
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
$125.00
▲(11.52% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.75% Insiders
41.01% Mutual Funds
22.40% Other Institutional Investors
8.19% Public Companies and Individual Investors