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Kirby (KEX) Price & Analysis

KEX Stock Chart & Stats

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Market Cap
MXN 142.76B
Enterprise Value
MXN 7.99B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
MXN 38.95M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
MXN 1.23B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
20.6
Beta
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Next Earnings
Feb 04, 2027
EPS Estimate
37.29
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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Improved Profitability And Cash Generation

Kirby’s multi-year recovery has produced solid profitability and meaningful free cash flow, giving the company resources to maintain its fleet, fund growth, and manage downturns. Higher earnings quality and cash generation should support durable reinvestment and shareholder returns.

Strong Inland Marine Pricing And Utilization

High utilization, improving spot rates, and above-inflation contract renewals indicate favorable supply-demand conditions in Kirby’s core inland business. Limited industry additions and tight capacity can support pricing power, fleet productivity, and marine margins over coming quarters.

Power-generation Backlog And Growth Platform

The large backlog provides substantial revenue visibility and establishes power generation as a durable growth platform beyond marine transportation. The growing behind-the-meter mix also carries higher margins and can create a sizeable aftermarket opportunity as the installed base matures.

Bears Say

Fuel And Inflationary Cost Pressure

Persistent fuel, labor, and material inflation can compress marine margins when contract escalators or rate recovery lag cost increases. Even with expected mitigation, these expenses create ongoing execution risk and may limit how much of Kirby’s pricing improvement reaches operating profit.

OEM Engine Constraints Limit Backlog Conversion

A constrained engine supply restricts Kirby’s ability to turn strong power-generation demand into near-term shipments and revenue. Delayed conversion can defer earnings, lengthen customer fulfillment timelines, and reduce the operating leverage expected from the company’s expanded assembly capacity.

Coastal Shipyard Costs And Pricing Pressure

Higher shipyard activity temporarily removes coastal assets from service while fixed day-rate costs continue, reducing fleet availability and margins. Pricing pressure on smaller barges adds a second drag, making coastal profitability more vulnerable even though utilization remains high.

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KEX FAQ

What is Kirby’s market cap?
Kirby’s market cap is Mex$142.76B.
When is Kirby’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kirby’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 04, 2027 which is in 95 days.
How were Kirby’s earnings last quarter?
Kirby released its earnings results on Oct 28, 2026. The company reported Mex$39.464 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of Mex$37.745 by Mex$1.718.
Is Kirby overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Kirby pay dividends?
Kirby does not currently pay dividends.
What is Kirby’s EPS estimate?
Kirby’s EPS estimate is 37.29.
How many shares outstanding does Kirby have?
Kirby has 52,800,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kirby’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kirby reported an EPS of Mex$39.464 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of Mex$37.745. Following the earnings report the stock price went same ―.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kirby?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX: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