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Kirby Corp. (KEX)
NYSE:KEX
KEX Stock Chart & Stats
$85.57
$1.18(1.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$85.57
$1.18(1.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$79.52 - $132.21
Previous CloseN/A
Volume89.17K
Average Volume (3M)1.02M
Market Cap
$4.82B
Enterprise Value$7.63B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$68.38M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.4
Beta1.35
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2025EPS Estimate
1.64Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.67
Shares Outstanding55,800,000
10 Day Avg. Volume956,672
30 Day Avg. Volume1,015,814
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 Cap1.58
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.33
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.97
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.16
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$108.00Price Target Upside26.21% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceBuyback 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.
Market OutlookManagement remains bullish on the medium term outlook for Inland citing an eventual return of petchem volumes combined with nil fleet growth in 2025 and 2026.
Stock RecommendationReiteration of Buy rating is given due to the tight supply/demand backdrop.
Bears Say
Industry CompetitionContinued demand weakness extends pressures related to increased European chemical competition, refinery maintenance, and lighter crude oil cracks.
Revenue ChallengesCost cuts may not offset softer than expected revenues.
Utilization RatesInland barge utilization could ease into the high-80’s, slightly below its target, due to softening demand.
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 $4.82B.
When is Kirby Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kirby Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2025 which is in 6 days.
How were Kirby Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Kirby Corp. released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2025. The company reported $1.67 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.657 by $0.013.
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 55,800,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kirby Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kirby Corp. reported an EPS of $1.67 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.657. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -20.575%.
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:
$108.00 (26.21% Upside)
$108.00 (26.21% 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.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.1%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-28.85%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.65%
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
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a generally positive performance with strong earnings growth and robust performance across several segments, particularly in power generation and coastal marine. However, there were challenges in the inland marine segment due to demand softness and navigational issues, as well as ongoing complexities in the macro environment affecting certain sectors.View all KEX earnings summariesKEX Revenue Breakdown
55.70% Marine transportation
44.30% Distribution and services
KEX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$108.00
▲(26.21% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.73% Insiders
39.88% Mutual Funds
1.08% Other Institutional Investors
33.52% Public Companies and
Individual Investors