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KIRBY CORP (KEX) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview

NYSE:KEX - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US4972661064 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

112.87  -0.34 (-0.3%)

After market: 112.87 0 (0%)

KEX Quote, Performance and Key Statistics

KIRBY CORP

NYSE:KEX (6/18/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 112.87 0 (0%)

112.87

-0.34 (-0.3%)

Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS SubIndustryMarine Transportation
Statistics
52 Week High132.21
52 Week Low83.94
Market Cap6.33B
Shares56.10M
Float55.67M
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
PE20.16
Fwd PE14.36
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
IPO05-22 1981-05-22


KEX short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of KEX in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 2 4 6 8 10

KEX long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of KEX in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years 0 20 40 60 80

The current stock price of KEX is 112.87 USD. In the past month the price increased by 2.48%. In the past year, price decreased by -4.19%.

KIRBY CORP / KEX Daily stock chart

KEX Competitors/Peers

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PE
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DAC DANAOS CORP 3.34 1.63B
GOGL GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LTD 13.74 1.56B
CCEC CAPITAL CLEAN ENERGY CARRIER 23.72 1.39B
NMM NAVIOS MARITIME PARTNERS LP 3.92 1.20B
CMRE COSTAMARE INC 3.48 1.15B
GSL GLOBAL SHIP LEASE INC-CL A 2.65 953.28M
GNK GENCO SHIPPING & TRADING LTD 15.41 582.54M
SB SAFE BULKERS INC 7.25 392.87M
ESEA EUROSEAS LTD 3.01 320.29M

About KEX

Company Profile

KEX logo image Kirby Corp. is a tank barge operator, which engages in transporting bulk liquid products. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and currently employs 5,414 full-time employees. The company transports petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products and agricultural chemicals by tank barge. In addition, it participates in the transportation of dry-bulk commodities in the United States coastwise trade. Through the distribution and services segment, it provides after-market service and genuine replacement parts for engines, transmissions, reduction gears, electric motors, drives, and controls, specialized electrical distribution and control systems, energy storage battery systems, and related equipment used in oilfield services, marine, power generation, on-highway, and other industrial applications. The company also rents equipment including generators, industrial compressors, lift trucks, and refrigeration trailers for use in a variety of industrial markets.

Company Info

KIRBY CORP

55 Waugh Drive Suite 1000

Houston TEXAS 77251 US

CEO: David W. Grzebinski

Employees: 5414

KEX Company Website

KEX Investor Relations

Phone: 17134351000

KIRBY CORP / KEX FAQ

What is the stock price of KIRBY CORP today?

The current stock price of KEX is 112.87 USD. The price decreased by -0.3% in the last trading session.


What is the ticker symbol for KIRBY CORP stock?

The exchange symbol of KIRBY CORP is KEX and it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.


On which exchange is KEX stock listed?

KEX stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. exchange.


What is the price forecast or stock price prediction for KIRBY CORP stock?

10 analysts have analysed KEX and the average price target is 130.56 USD. This implies a price increase of 15.67% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 112.87. Check the KIRBY CORP stock analysts ratings, price target forecast and up-and down grades for more detailed information.


What is KIRBY CORP worth?

KIRBY CORP (KEX) has a market capitalization of 6.33B USD. This makes KEX a Mid Cap stock.


How many employees does KIRBY CORP have?

KIRBY CORP (KEX) currently has 5414 employees.


What are the support and resistance levels for KIRBY CORP (KEX) stock?

KIRBY CORP (KEX) has a support level at 112.81 and a resistance level at 113.34. Check the full technical report for a detailed analysis of KEX support and resistance levels.


Is KIRBY CORP (KEX) expected to grow?

The Revenue of KIRBY CORP (KEX) is expected to grow by 3.58% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the KEX EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


Should I buy KIRBY CORP (KEX) stock?

There is no straightforward answer here. It depends on your investment strategy as different types of investors will look at different aspects. In any case it is important to make an informed decision and these pages can help you forming an opinion:


Does KIRBY CORP (KEX) stock pay dividends?

KEX does not pay a dividend.


When does KIRBY CORP (KEX) report earnings?

KIRBY CORP (KEX) will report earnings on 2025-07-30, before the market open.


What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of KIRBY CORP (KEX)?

The PE ratio for KIRBY CORP (KEX) is 20.16. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 5.6 and the current share price of 112.87 USD. Check the full fundamental report for a full analysis of the valuation metrics for KEX.


What is the Short Interest ratio of KIRBY CORP (KEX) stock?

The outstanding short interest for KIRBY CORP (KEX) is 3.92% of its float. Check the ownership tab for more information on the KEX short interest.


KEX Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to KEX. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, KEX turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 55.63% of all stocks.


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KEX Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KEX. KEX has an average financial health and profitability rating.


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KEX Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months KEX reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 5.6. The EPS increased by 32.39% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 9.02%
ROA 4.86%
ROE 8.8%
Debt/Equity 0.33
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%11.76%
Sales Q2Q%-2.77%
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.99%

KEX Ownership and Analysts

ChartMill assigns a Buy % Consensus number of 88% to KEX. The Buy consensus is the average rating of analysts ratings from 10 analysts.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 21.32% and a revenue growth 3.58% for KEX


Ownership
Inst Owners101.2%
Ins Owners0.73%
Short Float %3.92%
Short Ratio4.03
Analysts
Analysts88
Price Target130.56 (15.67%)
EPS Next Y21.32%
Revenue Next Year3.58%