Kirby Corporation (KEX)
NYSE: KEX · Real-Time Price · USD
143.34
-2.28 (-1.57%)
May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
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 16.04% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $158 (+10.23%) and the highest is $175 (+22.09%).
Price Target: $166.33 (+16.04%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
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 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evercore ISI Group | Evercore ISI Group | Buy Maintains $138 → $158 | Buy | Maintains | $138 → $158 | +10.23% | May 1, 2026 |
| BTIG | BTIG | Strong Buy Maintains $160 → $170 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $160 → $170 | +18.60% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| BTIG | BTIG | Strong Buy Maintains $135 → $160 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $135 → $160 | +11.62% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Citigroup | Strong Buy Maintains $147 → $160 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $147 → $160 | +11.62% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Citigroup | Strong Buy Maintains $145 → $147 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $145 → $147 | +2.55% | Jan 30, 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%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
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 Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data sources.