Kirby Corporation (KEX)
| Market Cap | 7.32B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 3.42B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 359.73M |
| Shares Out | 53.50M |
| EPS (ttm) | 6.51 |
| PE Ratio | 21.02 |
| Forward PE | 19.00 |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Volume | 757,383 |
| Open | 137.88 |
| Previous Close | 138.55 |
| Day's Range | 135.40 - 138.12 |
| 52-Week Range | 79.52 - 157.69 |
| Beta | 0.82 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 166.33 (+21.6%) |
| Earnings Date | Jul 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 6 analysts, the average rating for KEX stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $166.33, which is an increase of 21.60% from the latest price.
News
Kirby Slides: Investor presentation
Kirby has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 11, 2026.
Kirby price target raised to $158 from $138 at Evercore ISI
Evercore ISI analyst Jonathan Chappell raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $158 from $138 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
Kirby price target raised to $169 from $158 at BofA
BofA raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $169 from $158 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm raised its FY26 and FY27 EPS estimates…
Kirby Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
First quarter 2026 delivered 13% EPS growth, strong marine utilization, and robust power generation demand, prompting a raised EPS guidance for the year. Capital discipline, high spot rates, and favorable supply-demand dynamics support continued momentum.
Kirby Earnings release: Q1 2026
Kirby released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Kirby Slides: Q1 2026
Kirby has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 30, 2026.
Kirby Quarterly report: Q1 2026
Kirby has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 30, 2026.
Kirby reports Q1 EPS $1.50, consensus $1.38
Reports Q1 revenue $844.1M, consensus $832.04M. David Grzebinski, Kirby’s (KEX) Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our first quarter results reflected improving market conditions in marine transport...
Kirby raises FY26 EPS view to up 5%-15% from up 0%-12%
Commenting on the outlook for the remainder of 2026, Grzebinski stated, “Kirby (KEX) is off to a solid start to the year amid a global macro environment that has become…
Kirby Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
First quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.50, representing a 13% increase year-over-year Increased the full-year 2026 earnings per share growth guidance range to 5% - 15%, up from the prior guidance...
Kirby price target raised to $160 from $135 at BTIG
BTIG raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $160 from $135 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company’s barge volumes are continuing to strengthen while…
United, American Airlines climb after news of Kirby floating merger with Trump
United Airlines and American Airlines shares rose in premarket trading on Tuesday after United CEO Scott Kirby, sources said, pitched the potential for a merger of the two carriers to U.S. President...
Envisionit Names Tiffany Kirby President and Chief Growth Officer
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Envisionit today named Tiffany Kirby President and Chief Growth Officer, expanding her mandate to lead the agency into its next phase of growth as the marketing industry reac...
Kirby price target raised to $160 from $147 at Citi
Citi analyst Ben Mohr raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $160 from $147 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Kirby price target raised to $158 from $138 at BofA
BofA raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $158 from $138 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm sees inland utilization improving at 92%-94% with…
Kirby price target raised to $158 from $138 at BofA
BofA raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $158 from $138 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm sees inland utilization improving at 92%-94% with…
Kirby price target raised to $153 from $136 at Wolfe Research
Wolfe Research analyst Scott Group raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $153 from $136 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares in conjunction with the firm…
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....
Kirby Proxy statement: Proxy Filing
Kirby filed a proxy statement on March 6, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
Kirby Proxy statement: Proxy Filing
Kirby filed a proxy statement on March 6, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
Kirby appoints Tracy Embree to board of directors
Kirby (KEX) Corporation announced the appointment of Tracy Embree as a new independent member of the Kirby Board of Directors. She will stand for election at the annual meeting of…
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...
Six Bullish Inflows in 30 Days Boost Kirby
Shipping company Kirby Corporation (KEX) is rising on big inflows.
Kirby price target raised to $136 from $134 at Wolfe Research
Wolfe Research raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $136 from $134 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The shares fell after the company reported a…
Kirby price target raised to $147 from $145 at Citi
Citi raised the firm’s price target on Kirby (KEX) to $147 from $145 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.