Kirby Corporation (KEX)
| Market Cap | 7.08B +4.4% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 3.49B +6.6% |
| Net Income | 355.18M +17.2% |
| EPS | 6.51 +23.5% |
| Shares Out | 53.50M |
| PE Ratio | 20.32 |
| Forward PE | 17.14 |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Volume | 635,671 |
| Open | 133.30 |
| Previous Close | 131.07 |
| Day's Range | 129.21 - 133.30 |
| 52-Week Range | 79.52 - 157.69 |
| Beta | 0.83 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 165.33 (+24.93%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 29, 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 6 analysts, the average rating for KEX stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $165.33, which is an increase of 24.93% from the latest price.
News
Kirby Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Second quarter results showed strong execution with EPS up 11% sequentially, driven by healthy demand and pricing in marine transportation and growth in power generation. Management reaffirmed full-year EPS growth guidance, expecting results toward the upper end, supported by robust backlogs and tight industry supply.
Kirby Earnings release: Q2 2026
Kirby released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 29, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Kirby Slides: Q2 2026
Kirby has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 29, 2026.
Kirby reports Q2 EPS $1.67, consensus $1.63
Reports Q2 revenue $922.4M, consensus $871.57M. David Grzebinski, Kirby’s (KEX) Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our second quarter results reflected strong execution across both businesses, drivi...
Kirby backs FY26 EPS view up 5%-15%
Grzebinski stated, “As we enter the second half of 2026, we remain encouraged by the momentum across our businesses. Inland marine fundamentals continue to strengthen, supported by healthy utilization...
Kirby Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results
Second quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.67, in line with the prior year and up 11% sequentially Marine transportation revenues increased 9% year-over-year as market fundamentals strengthened, sup...
Kirby price target raised to $165 from $160 at Citi
Citi analyst Ben Mohr raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $165 from $160 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Kirby resumed with an Overweight at Stephens
Stephens analyst Bascome Majors resumed coverage of Kirby (KEX) with an Overweight rating and $175 price target The transport cycle is broadly improving, with more fundamental upside potential than do...
Kirby price target raised to $182 from $169 at BofA
BofA analyst Ken Hoexter raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $182 from $169 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Kirby’s Marine Transportation and Power Generation…
Kirby Corporation Announces Date for 2026 Second Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast
HOUSTON, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2026 second quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (“CDT”) on Wednesday, July 29, 2026....
Kirby Slides: Investor presentation
Kirby has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 11, 2026.
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 Earnings release: Q1 2026
Kirby released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Kirby Slides: Q1 2026
Kirby has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 30, 2026.
Kirby Quarterly report: Q1 2026
Kirby has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 30, 2026.
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…