Kirby Corporation (KEX)
NYSE: KEX · Real-Time Price · USD
142.23
+1.64 (1.17%)
At close: Jun 1, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
142.23
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Jun 1, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
Kirby Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 6 analysts polled by S&P Global, Kirby stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $166.33. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 16.94% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $158 (+11.09%) and the highest is $175 (+23.04%).
Price Target: $166.33 (+16.94%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
* Price targets were last updated on May 1, 2026.
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Kirby stock is "Strong Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform very well in the near future and significantly outperform the market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evercore ISI | Evercore ISI | Buy Maintains $138 → $158 | Buy | Maintains | $138 → $158 | +11.09% | May 1, 2026 |
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Buy Reiterates $158 → $169 | Buy | Reiterates | $158 → $169 | +18.82% | May 1, 2026 |
| BTIG | BTIG | Buy Reiterates $135 → $160 | Buy | Reiterates | $135 → $160 | +12.49% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Citi | Citi | Buy Maintains $147 → $160 | Buy | Maintains | $147 → $160 | +12.49% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Wolfe Research | Wolfe Research | Buy Maintains $136 → $153 | Buy | Maintains | $136 → $153 | +7.57% | Apr 7, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
3.53B
from 3.36B
Increased by 5.05%
Revenue Next Year
3.77B
from 3.53B
Increased by 6.56%
EPS This Year
7.10
from 6.33
Increased by 12.22%
EPS Next Year
8.55
from 7.10
Increased by 20.41%
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 3.7B | 4.0B | |
| Avg | 3.5B | 3.8B | |
| Low | 3.4B | 3.6B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 10.6% | 12.0% | |
| Avg | 5.1% | 6.6% | |
| Low | 1.1% | 0.5% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 7.60 | 9.91 | |
| Avg | 7.10 | 8.55 | |
| Low | 6.76 | 7.76 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 20.2% | 39.6% | |
| Avg | 12.2% | 20.4% | |
| Low | 6.9% | 9.3% |
Sources: Price targets and consensus ratings provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Historical ratings and analyst data provided by TipRanks. Financial forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data sources.