Kirby Corp. (KEX)
NYSE:KEX
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KEX Stock Chart & Stats
$142.09
$1.18(1.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$142.09
$1.18(1.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$79.52 - $157.69
Previous CloseN/A
Volume89.17K
Average Volume (3M)668.36K
Market Cap
$7.67B
Enterprise Value$8.65B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$58.01M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.19B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.4
Beta1.14
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.62Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.54
Shares Outstanding53,500,000
10 Day Avg. Volume548,287
30 Day Avg. Volume668,361
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.60
Price to Book (P/B)1.82
Price to Sales (P/S)1.82
P/FCF Ratio15.12
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.13
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.53
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.06
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$160.00Price Target Upside12.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)7.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Fleet Utilization & Coastal DemandSustained high coastal utilization and strong coastal revenue growth reflect constrained large-vessel supply and durable pricing power. This supports higher operating margins and contract renewal leverage, making coastal earnings less cyclical and more resilient over the next several quarters.
Improved Profitability And ROE RecoveryThe company has materially improved margins and ROE versus its pandemic trough, indicating structural operating improvement and better capital returns. With stable mid-teens inland/coastal margins and higher operating efficiency, earnings rely on margin sustainability rather than transient volume spikes.
Stronger Liquidity And Extended Credit FacilityAn extended, larger revolver and manageable debt-to-cap (22.3%) materially raise financial flexibility for fleet investment and buybacks. Longer-dated liquidity reduces refinancing risk and supports disciplined capex and shareholder returns through medium-term market cycles.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Cash Conversion & FCF DeclineWeaker cash conversion and a ~21% fall in TTM free cash flow signal working-capital variability and higher investment needs. This reduces cushion for capex, buybacks, or downturns and makes near-term capital allocation more sensitive to timing and cyclical demand.
OEM Engine Supply ConstraintsPersistent supplier lead-time issues delay Power Generation project shipments, deferring revenue and compressing near-term margins. If unresolved, backlog realization and Distribution & Services growth will be lumpy for multiple quarters, constraining durable revenue conversion.
Exposure To Oil & Gas Weakness & Policy RiskSignificant exposure to weak Oil & Gas activity and potential policy shifts (e.g., Jones Act waivers) increases revenue volatility and competitive risk in blue-water and mariner labor markets. These structural external risks can depress volumes and margins across cycles.
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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 $157.69 in the past 12 months.
What is Kirby Corp.’s market cap?
Kirby Corp.’s market cap is $7.67B.
When is Kirby Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kirby Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 57 days.
How were Kirby Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Kirby Corp. released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $1.5 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.391 by $0.109.
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 1.62.
How many shares outstanding does Kirby Corp. have?
Kirby Corp. has 53,500,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kirby Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kirby Corp. reported an EPS of $1.5 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.391. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.343%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kirby Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KEX
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Kirby Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$160.00 (12.60% Upside)
$160.00 (12.60% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KEX Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 39.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
28.55%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.74%
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
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call conveyed improving market fundamentals and execution across Kirby's marine and distribution businesses: strong utilization, coastal revenue growth, a meaningful year‑over‑year EPS increase, a raised EPS outlook, solid liquidity, and continued free cash flow and disciplined capital allocation. Near‑term headwinds include seasonal weather/navigation delays, OEM engine supply constraints that compress near‑term power generation revenue and EPS, Q2 fuel cost pressure with lagging contract recovery, and continued softness in conventional Oil & Gas. The positives — including pricing momentum, high utilization, backlog growth in power gen, and a stronger guidance stance — outweigh the transitory and supply‑side challenges discussed.View all KEX earnings summariesKEX Revenue Breakdown
55.70% Marine transportation
44.30% Distribution and services
KEX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$160.00
▲(12.60% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.61% Insiders
38.92% Mutual Funds
21.66% Other Institutional Investors
11.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors