Kirby Corporation (KEX)
| Market Cap | 6.17B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 3.31B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 305.54M |
| Shares Out | 54.20M |
| EPS (ttm) | 5.37 |
| PE Ratio | 21.23 |
| Forward PE | 16.79 |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Volume | 192,245 |
| Open | 114.20 |
| Previous Close | 113.44 |
| Day's Range | 112.76 - 114.86 |
| 52-Week Range | 79.52 - 125.87 |
| Beta | 0.88 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 123.40 (+8.46%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
About KEX
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 transports petrochemicals, black oils, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals by tank barges; and operates offshore dry-bulk barges and tugboat units that... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2024, Kirby's revenue was $3.27 billion, an increase of 5.64% compared to the previous year's $3.09 billion. Earnings were $286.67 million, an increase of 28.62%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 5 analysts, the average rating for KEX stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $123.4, which is an increase of 8.46% from the latest price.
News
Fidelity Stock Selector Mid Cap Fund Q3 2025 Performance Review
For the three months ending September 30, 2025, the fund's Retail Class shares gained 3.70%, trailing the 5.55% advance of the benchmark S&P MidCap 400® Index. In the third quarter, U.S. stocks extend...
Kirby Corporation: This Underrated Stock Boasts Surprising Growth Prospects To Justify Valuation
Kirby Corporation remains a buy, driven by robust performance, strategic diversification, and a well-positioned balance sheet. KEX's distribution and services segment is expanding, with power generati...
Skylands Capital Invests Heavily in Kirby Corp. (KEX) With a 46,750 Share Purchase
Skylands Capital added 46,750 shares; net position change estimated at $2.15 million The transaction represented 0.65% of Skylands Capital's 13F reportable assets under management Post-trade stake is ...
An Update on the Government Shutdown from Scott Kirby to United Employees
CHICAGO , Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United team: Earlier today, the FAA and DOT directed every airline to reduce their schedules during the government shutdown, across 40 domestic airports. The FAA...
Why Kirby Corp. Rallied Today
Kirby reported earnings above analyst expectations on Wednesday. While its core tank barge transportation segment was flat, the company's industrial equipment business rose double-digits.
Kirby Corporation (KEX) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Kirby Corporation ( KEX) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 8:30 AM EDT Company Participants Kurt Niemietz - VP of Investor Relations & Treasurer David W. Grzebinski - CEO & Director Raj Kumar - ...
Kirby Corporation Announces 2025 Third Quarter Results
Third quarter 2025 earnings per share of $1.65, up 6% year-over-year Inland marine third quarter impacted by lower utility, averaging in the mid-80% range for the quarter with improvement into the 85-...
Investment Company Luminus Loaded Up on This Leading Industrials Stock. Is It a Buy?
Luminus Management disclosed the purchase of 87,120 shares of Kirby Corporation (KEX -2.34%), with an estimated transaction value of $8.8 million in an Oct. 3 SEC filing.
Kirby Corporation Announces Date for 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast
HOUSTON, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2025 third quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (“CDT”) on Wednesday, October 29, 20...
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Kirby Corporation Announces Board Approval for Authorization to Repurchase Up to Eight Million Shares
HOUSTON, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”) (NYSE: KEX), today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new share repurchase authorization for up to eight milli...
Kirby: Its Robust Fundamentals Justify Its Rebound After The Dip
Kirby Corporation's solid revenue growth, stable margins, and robust liquidity highlight its resilience despite market volatility and recent price declines. Strategic pricing and increased operating c...
Kirby (KEX) Q2 EPS Jumps 17%
Kirby (KEX 0.73%), a leading U.S. tank barge operator and diversified industrial services provider, posted its latest earnings on July 31, 2025, covering the quarter. The company reported GAAP earning...
Kirby Corporation (KEX) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 31, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Christian G. O'Neil - President & COO David W.
Kirby Corporation Announces 2025 Second Quarter Results
HOUSTON, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”) (NYSE: KEX) today announced net earnings attributable to Kirby for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, of $94.3 million or $1...
Kirby Corporation Announces Date for 2025 Second Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast
HOUSTON, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2025 second quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (“CDT”) on Thursday, July 31, 2025. ...
Kirby: I'm Reiterating My Buy Rating But With Extra Caution
Kirby Corporation remains resilient with stable topline, efficient operations, and strong liquidity despite mixed market conditions and external headwinds. Recent barge acquisitions and a solid balanc...
Kirby Corporation (KEX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Kurt Niemietz - VP, IR & Treasurer David Grzebinski – CEO Raj Kumar – CFO Christian O'Neil - ...
Kirby Corporation Announces 2025 First Quarter Results
First quarter 2025 earnings per share of $1.33 Inland marine experienced improved market conditions with a sequential increase in spot market prices and operating margins around 20% despite an increas...
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Kirby Corporation Announces Date for 2025 First Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast
HOUSTON, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2025 first quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (“CDT”) on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Th...
Kirby: Upside From Fueled Performance And Liquidity
Kirby Corporation demonstrates resilience amid market volatility through prudent pricing, cost efficiency, and strategic investments in new barges, stabilizing top-line growth. Despite softer global d...
Kirby Corporation (KEX) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 30, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Kurt Niemietz - VP, IR & Treasurer David Grzebinski - CEO Raj Kumar - CFO Christian O'Ne...
Kirby Corp. Q4 Preview: Drill, Baby, Drill Seems Promising, But Early To Tell
Kirby Corporation is expected to report flat y/y revenue growth and a 24% y/y increase in EPS, despite inflationary pressures and seasonal softness. Analysts have revised EPS estimates downward, but K...
Kirby Corporation Announces Date for 2024 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast
HOUSTON, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2024 fourth quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Standard Time (“CST”) on Thursday, January 30, 202...