Kirby Corporation (KEX)

NYSE: KEX · Real-Time Price · USD
95.57
-0.48 (-0.50%)
Apr 15, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
-0.50%
Market Cap 5.44B
Revenue (ttm) 3.27B
Net Income (ttm) 286.67M
Shares Out 56.90M
EPS (ttm) 4.91
PE Ratio 19.45
Forward PE 14.55
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 260,951
Open 96.06
Previous Close 96.05
Day's Range 95.57 - 96.17
52-Week Range 83.94 - 132.21
Beta 1.00
Analysts Strong Buy
Price Target 128.00 (+33.93%)
Earnings Date May 1, 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]

Industry Marine Shipping
Sector Industrials
Founded 1921
Employees 5,414
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol KEX
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 3 analysts, the average rating for KEX stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $128.0, which is an increase of 33.93% from the latest price.

Price Target
$128.0
(33.93% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

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Kirby Corporation Announces Date for 2024 Second Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast

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Kirby Corporation (KEX) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call April 25, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Kurt Niemietz - VP, IR and Treasurer David Grzebinski - President and CEO Raj Kumar - EVP ...

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Kirby Corporation Announces 2024 First Quarter Results

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1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kirby Corporation Announces Date for 2024 First Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast

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Kirby Corporation (KEX) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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