Kirby Corporation (KEX)
| Market Cap | 7.63B +36.0% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 3.42B +5.5% |
| Net Income | 359.73M +22.9% |
| EPS | 6.51 +28.8% |
| Shares Out | 53.62M |
| PE Ratio | 21.86 |
| Forward PE | 19.77 |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Volume | 459,890 |
| Open | 142.81 |
| Previous Close | 142.22 |
| Day's Range | 141.81 - 143.57 |
| 52-Week Range | 79.52 - 157.69 |
| Beta | 0.85 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 148.75 (+4.58%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
About KEX
Kirby Corporation operates domestic tank barges in the United States. Its Marine Transportation segment provides marine transportation service and towing vessels transporting bulk liquid product, as well as operates tank barges throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and coastwise along three United States coasts, Alaska, and Hawaii. It transports petrochemicals, black oils, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals by tank barges; and operates offshore dry-bulk barges and tugboat units that are ... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Kirby's revenue was $3.36 billion, an increase of 3.01% compared to the previous year's $3.27 billion. Earnings were $354.52 million, an increase of 23.67%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 4 analysts, the average rating for KEX stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $148.75, which is an increase of 4.58% from the latest price.
News
Kirby price target raised to $158 from $138 at Evercore ISI
Evercore ISI analyst Jonathan Chappell raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $158 from $138 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
Kirby price target raised to $169 from $158 at BofA
BofA raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $169 from $158 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm raised its FY26 and FY27 EPS estimates
Kirby Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
First quarter 2026 delivered 13% EPS growth, strong marine utilization, and robust power generation demand, prompting a raised EPS guidance for the year. Capital discipline, high spot rates, and favorable supply-demand dynamics support continued momentum.
Kirby reports Q1 EPS $1.50, consensus $1.38
Reports Q1 revenue $844.1M, consensus $832.04M. David Grzebinski, Kirby’s (KEX) Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our first quarter results reflected improving market conditions in marine transport...
Kirby raises FY26 EPS view to up 5%-15% from up 0%-12%
Commenting on the outlook for the remainder of 2026, Grzebinski stated, “Kirby (KEX) is off to a solid start to the year amid a global macro environment that has become
Kirby Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
First quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.50, representing a 13% increase year-over-year Increased the full-year 2026 earnings per share growth guidance range to 5% - 15%, up from the prior guidance...
Kirby price target raised to $160 from $135 at BTIG
BTIG raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $160 from $135 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company’s barge volumes are continuing to strengthen while
United, American Airlines climb after news of Kirby floating merger with Trump
United Airlines and American Airlines shares rose in premarket trading on Tuesday after United CEO Scott Kirby, sources said, pitched the potential for a merger of the two carriers to U.S. President...
Envisionit Names Tiffany Kirby President and Chief Growth Officer
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Envisionit today named Tiffany Kirby President and Chief Growth Officer, expanding her mandate to lead the agency into its next phase of growth as the marketing industry reac...
Kirby price target raised to $160 from $147 at Citi
Citi analyst Ben Mohr raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $160 from $147 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Kirby price target raised to $158 from $138 at BofA
BofA raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $158 from $138 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm sees inland utilization improving at 92%-94% with
Kirby price target raised to $158 from $138 at BofA
BofA raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $158 from $138 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm sees inland utilization improving at 92%-94% with
Kirby price target raised to $153 from $136 at Wolfe Research
Wolfe Research analyst Scott Group raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $153 from $136 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares in conjunction with the firm
Kirby Corporation Announces Date for 2026 First Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast
HOUSTON, March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2026 first quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (“CDT”) on Thursday, April 30, 2026....
Kirby appoints Tracy Embree to board of directors
Kirby (KEX) Corporation announced the appointment of Tracy Embree as a new independent member of the Kirby Board of Directors. She will stand for election at the annual meeting of
Kirby Corporation Announces New Director of the Board Tracy A. Embree
HOUSTON, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) today announced the appointment of Tracy A. Embree as a new independent member of the Kirby Board of Directors effect...
Six Bullish Inflows in 30 Days Boost Kirby
Shipping company Kirby Corporation (KEX) is rising on big inflows.
Kirby price target raised to $136 from $134 at Wolfe Research
Wolfe Research raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $136 from $134 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The shares fell after the company reported a
Kirby price target raised to $147 from $145 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $147 from $145 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Kirby Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025
Record 2025 results featured strong cash flow, margin expansion, and robust power generation growth, with 2026 guidance calling for steady earnings growth, tight marine markets, and continued capital returns. Inflation and supply chain constraints remain key risks.
Kirby sees FY26 net cash from operating activities $575M-$675M
Kirby (KEX) expects to generate net cash provided from operating activities of $575M to $675M in 2026 and capital spending is expected to range between $220M to $260M. Approximately $170M
Kirby expects ‘stable growth’ in distribution, services in FY26
CEO Grzebinski said, “2026 is off to a good start. While macro factors-including Venezuelan oil flows and ongoing tariff developments-may create some near-term noise, they also could present upside fo...
Kirby reports Q4 EPS $1.68, consensus $1.63
Reports Q4 revenue $851.8M, consensus $860.72M. David Grzebinski, Kirby’s (KEX) CEO commented, “2025 was a record year for Kirby capped off by a solid final quarter. During the fourth quarter,
Kirby Corporation Announces 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
2025 fourth quarter and full year earnings per share of $1.68 and $6.33, respectively Inland marine fourth quarter utili zation improved throughout the quarter , averaging in the mid to high -80% rang...
Kirby price target raised to $145 from $131 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $145 from $131 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm sees the company benefitting from the opportunity