Kirby Corporation (KEX)
NYSE: KEX · Real-Time Price · USD
148.70
+4.17 (2.89%)
Jul 21, 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 $170.17. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 14.44% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $158 (+6.25%) and the highest is $182 (+22.39%).
Price Target: $170.17 (+14.44%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst 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 | Jan '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTIG | BTIG | Buy Reiterates $160 → $170 | Buy | Reiterates | $160 → $170 | +14.32% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Citi | Citi | Buy Maintains $160 → $165 | Buy | Maintains | $160 → $165 | +10.96% | Jul 13, 2026 |
Unknown Analyst Stephens No rating | Stephens | Buy Initiates $175 | Buy | Initiates | $175 | +17.69% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Buy Reiterates $182 | Buy | Reiterates | $182 | +22.39% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI | Evercore ISI | Buy Maintains $138 → $158 | Buy | Maintains | $138 → $158 | +6.25% | May 1, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
3.53B
from 3.36B
Increased by 4.90%
Revenue Next Year
3.79B
from 3.53B
Increased by 7.27%
EPS This Year
7.02
from 6.33
Increased by 10.86%
EPS Next Year
8.26
from 7.02
Increased by 17.74%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.