Kirby Corporation (KEX)

NYSE: KEX · Real-Time Price · USD
140.38
-1.21 (-0.85%)
Apr 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap7.53B +27.4%
Revenue (ttm)3.36B +3.0%
Net Income354.52M +23.7%
EPS6.33 +28.8%
Shares Out 53.62M
PE Ratio22.19
Forward PE20.42
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume454,820
Open141.23
Previous Close141.59
Day's Range139.84 - 141.42
52-Week Range79.52 - 143.29
Beta0.83
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target131.00 (-6.68%)
Earnings DateApr 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]

Founded 1921
Employees 5,233
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol KEX
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 4 analysts, the average rating for KEX stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $131.0, which is a decrease of -6.68% from the latest price.

Price Target
$131.0
(-6.68% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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....

12 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Six Bullish Inflows in 30 Days Boost Kirby

Shipping company Kirby Corporation (KEX) is rising on big inflows.

2 months ago - FXEmpire

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...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kirby Corporation Announces Date For 2025 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast

HOUSTON, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2025 fourth quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Standard Time (“CST”) on Thursday, January 29, 202...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

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-...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Top 3 Industrials Stocks That Are Set To Fly In September

The most oversold stocks in the industrials sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

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7 months ago - Benzinga

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...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

9 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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. ...

10 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Trump's tariff war is tanking shipping stocks — but this one stands out for its lack of exposure

President Donald Trump's wide-ranging slew of tariffs sent shipping stocks tumbling this week as uncertainty swirled around global trade. However, one shipping name is well-positioned to sidestep tari...

1 year ago - Market Watch

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...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kirby Corporation Announces 2024 Third Quarter Results

HOUSTON, Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”) (NYSE: KEX) today announced net earnings attributable to Kirby for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, of $90.0 million o...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

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

HOUSTON, Sept. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2024 third quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (“CDT”) on Wednesday, October 30, 20...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kirby Corporation Announces 2024 Second Quarter Results

HOUSTON, Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”) (NYSE: KEX) today announced net earnings attributable to Kirby for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, of $83.9 million or $1...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

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

HOUSTON, June 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2024 second quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (“CDT”) on Thursday, August 1, 2024....

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kirby Corporation Announces 2024 First Quarter Results

HOUSTON, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”) (NYSE: KEX) today announced net earnings attributable to Kirby for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, of $70.1 million or $...

2 years ago - GlobeNewsWire

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

HOUSTON, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2024 first quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (“CDT”) on Thursday, April 25, 2024....

2 years ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kirby Corporation to Present at the Stifel 2024 Transportation and Logistics Conference

HOUSTON, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE:KEX) announced today that Kirby will present at the Stifel 2024 Transportation & Logistics Conference on Tuesday, February ...

2 years ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kirby Corporation Announces 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

HOUSTON, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”) (NYSE: KEX) today announced net earnings attributable to Kirby for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, of $61.9 million o...

2 years ago - GlobeNewsWire

Kirby Corporation Announces Date for 2023 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast

HOUSTON, Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2023 fourth quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Standard Time (“CST”) on Thursday, February 1, 202...

2 years ago - GlobeNewsWire