KIRBY CORP (KEX) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:KEX • US4972661064
119.21 USD
-3.07 (-2.51%)
Last: Feb 12, 2026, 11:54 AM
We assign a technical rating of 6 out of 10 to KEX. KEX has been an average performer in the overall market. We also notice some doubts in the very recent evolution, but in the medium term things are still fine.
- The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend may just continue or reversal may be around the corner!
- KEX is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so KEX is lagging the market slightly.
- When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, KEX turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 69% of all stocks.
- KEX is part of the Marine Transportation industry. There are 35 other stocks in this industry, KEX did better than 41% of them.
- In the last month KEX has a been trading in the 115.00 - 132.18 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Although the technical rating is only medium, KEX does present a nice setup opportunity. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period.
More info and screens
109.15
132.02
We found 2 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 116.22 to 118.15. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 110.25 to 111.63. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
We can see 2 important resistance areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 120.56 to 121.63. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 128.30 to 130.71. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for KEX is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for KEX is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 69.62 | NEUTRAL | KEX is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of KEX is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of KEX is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of KEX is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 52.21 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for KEX is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.89 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests KEX has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 35.85 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for KEX is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.76 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for KEX suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 28.72 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for KEX suggests a strong trend. |
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124.01 | 120.55 | 3.46 (2.79%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @124.01. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day high. | An exit @120.55. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 3.46 points, which is 2.79%. | For a 0.70% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of KEX. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
NYSE:KEX (2/12/2026, 11:54:00 AM)
119.21
-3.07 (-2.51%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Performance
% Chg-2.51%
1 Week0.63%
2 Weeks-4.57%
1 Month-1.26%
3 Month12.56%
6 Month26.72%
12 Month12.79%
2 Year39.4%
3 Year68.59%
5 Year95.46%
10 Year116%
15 Year120.96%
Volatility
ATR(14)3.69
ATR(20)%2.76%
ATR Inc-22.17%
Range Today3.81
ADR(20)3
ADR(20)%2.52%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS69.62
3 months CRS76.71
6 months CRS84.26
Mansfield0.6
10 Day High124
10 Day Low115
20 Day High132.18
20 Day Low115
52 Week High132.18
52 Week Low79.52
CS1 End121.63
CR1 Start128.3
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.25%
DER(5)-0.93%
Volume115.22K
Volume Incr-35.46%
Vol(5)619.64K
Vol(50)781.24K
KIRBY CORP / KEX FAQ
What is the ChartMill technical rating of KIRBY CORP (KEX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to KEX.
Can you provide the trend direction for KIRBY CORP?
The current trend direction for KIRBY CORP (KEX) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for KIRBY CORP?
KIRBY CORP (KEX) has an RSI value of 52.2132. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for KEX stock?
The MACD indicator for KIRBY CORP (KEX) has a value of -0.887575, indicating a bearish trend.
What is the short term momentum for KEX stock?
The short term momentum for KIRBY CORP (KEX) is neutral.