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KIRBY CORP (KEX) Stock Price & Overview
NYSE:KEX • US4972661064
Current stock price
137.29 USD
+1.37 (+1.01%)
At close:
137.29 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours:
The current stock price of KEX is 137.29 USD. Today KEX is up by 1.01%. In the past month the price increased by 7.59%. In the past year, price increased by 42.11%.
KEX Key Statistics
52-Week Range79.515 - 137.96
Current KEX stock price positioned within its 52-week range.
1-Month Range118.85 - 137.96
Current KEX stock price positioned within its 1-month range.
- Market Cap
- 7.361B
- P/E
- 21.69
- Fwd P/E
- 20.09
- EPS (TTM)
- 6.33
- Dividend Yield
- N/A
KEX Stock Performance
Today
+1.01%
1 Week
+2.36%
1 Month
+7.59%
3 Months
+9.42%
Longer-term
6 Months +71.72%
1 Year +42.11%
2 Years +25.80%
3 Years +91.11%
5 Years +115.53%
10 Years +115.12%
KEX Stock Chart
KEX Stock Screens
KEX currently appears in the following ChartMill screener lists.
Strong Buy Rated Stocks
KEX is part of our Strong Buy Rated Stocks screen, indicating it has a strong buy ratings from analysts and supporting business quality.
KEX Technical Analysis
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to KEX. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, KEX is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 81.88% of all stocks.
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KEX Fundamental Analysis
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KEX. KEX has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability.
Chartmill FA Analysis
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KEX Earnings
On January 29, 2026 KEX reported an EPS of 1.68 and a revenue of 851.77M. The company beat EPS expectations (1.69% surprise) and missed revenue expectations (-1.6% surprise).
Next Earnings DateApr 30, 2026
Last Earnings DateJan 29, 2026
PeriodQ4 / 2025
EPS Reported$1.68
Revenue Reported851.775M
EPS Surprise 1.69%
Revenue Surprise -1.60%
KEX Forecast & Estimates
10 analysts have analysed KEX and the average price target is 142.46 USD. This implies a price increase of 3.77% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 137.29.
For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 7.94% and a revenue growth 3% for KEX
Analysts
Analysts90
Price Target142.46 (3.77%)
EPS Next Y7.94%
Revenue Next Year3%
KEX Groups
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KEX Financial Highlights
Over the last trailing twelve months KEX reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 6.33. The EPS increased by 15.93% compared to the year before.
Income Statements
Revenue(TTM)3.36B
Net Income(TTM)354.51M
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PM (TTM) | 10.54% | ||
| ROA | 5.9% | ||
| ROE | 10.49% | ||
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 |
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%30.23%
Sales Q2Q%6.16%
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.01%
KEX Ownership
Ownership
Inst Owners103.51%
Shares53.62M
Float53.15M
Ins Owners0.82%
Short Float %3.41%
Short Ratio2.34
KEX Competitors/Peers
The largest stocks on the US markets in the "Marine Transportation" sub-industry
| Symbol | Company Name | Technical Rating | Fundamental Rating | FPE | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATX | MATSON INC | 13.71 | 5.083B | ||
| GNK | GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD | 11.21 | 1.037B | ||
| PANL | PANGAEA LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS | 6.27 | 467.134M | ||
| LSH | LAKESIDE HOLDING LTD | N/A | 22.276M | ||
| EGLE | GLOBAL X S&P 500 US REV LDS | N/A |
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About KEX
Company Profile
Kirby Corp. is a tank barge operator, which engages in transporting bulk liquid products. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and currently employs 5,233 full-time employees. The company transports petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products and agricultural chemicals by tank barge. The company transports petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products and agricultural chemicals by tank barge. The company also participates in the transportation of dry-bulk commodities in the United States coastwise trade. Through the distribution and services segment, it provides after-market services and genuine replacement parts for engines, transmissions, reduction gears, electric motors, drives, and controls, specialized electrical distribution and control systems, and related equipment used in oilfield services, power generation, on-highway, and other industrial applications. The company also rents equipment, including industrial compressors, and high-capacity lift trucks.
Company Info
IPO: 1981-05-22
KIRBY CORP
55 Waugh Drive Suite 1000
Houston TEXAS 77251 US
CEO: David W. Grzebinski
Employees: 5233
Phone: 17134351000
KIRBY CORP / KEX FAQ
What does KIRBY CORP do?
Kirby Corp. is a tank barge operator, which engages in transporting bulk liquid products. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and currently employs 5,233 full-time employees. The company transports petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products and agricultural chemicals by tank barge. The company transports petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products and agricultural chemicals by tank barge. The company also participates in the transportation of dry-bulk commodities in the United States coastwise trade. Through the distribution and services segment, it provides after-market services and genuine replacement parts for engines, transmissions, reduction gears, electric motors, drives, and controls, specialized electrical distribution and control systems, and related equipment used in oilfield services, power generation, on-highway, and other industrial applications. The company also rents equipment, including industrial compressors, and high-capacity lift trucks.
Can you provide the latest stock price for KIRBY CORP?
The current stock price of KEX is 137.29 USD. The price increased by 1.01% in the last trading session.
Does KEX stock pay dividends?
KEX does not pay a dividend.
What is the ChartMill rating of KIRBY CORP stock?
KEX has a ChartMill Technical rating of 9 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 5 out of 10.
How is the valuation of KIRBY CORP (KEX) based on its PE ratio?
The PE ratio for KIRBY CORP (KEX) is 21.69. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 6.33 and the current share price of 137.29 USD.
Can you provide the market cap for KIRBY CORP?
KIRBY CORP (KEX) has a market capitalization of 7.36B USD. This makes KEX a Mid Cap stock.