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KIRBY CORP (KEX) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KEX - US4972661064 - Common Stock

125.29 USD
-0.16 (-0.13%)
Last: 1/13/2026, 11:28:17 AM
Technical Rating and Analysis

9

Taking everything into account, KEX scores 9 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, KEX is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
KEX is one of the better performing stocks in the Marine Transportation industry, it outperforms 70% of 35 stocks in the same industry.
KEX is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
In the last month KEX has a been trading in the 108.47 - 126.97 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that KEX is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 87% of all stocks. However, this relatively good performance is mostly due to a recent big move.
Prices have been rising strongly lately, it may be a good idea to wait for a consolidation or pullback before considering an entry.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
KIRBY CORP / KEX Weekly stock chart
KIRBY CORP / KEX Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

2

Although KEX has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

107.96

127.25

2 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 113.96 to 114.37. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 109.05 to 111.40. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 125.47 to 125.99. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

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.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for KEX is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for KEX is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength87.49POSITIVEKEX has a high relative strength, it outperformed 87.49% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of KEX is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of KEX is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of KEX is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)80.95OVERBOUGHTThe high RSI value suggests KEX may be overbought.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)1.38POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests KEX has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)94.04OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests KEX may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.01MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for KEX suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)40.54POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for KEX suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
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)
KIRBY CORP / KEX Daily stock chart

KIRBY CORP

NYSE:KEX (1/13/2026, 11:28:17 AM)

125.29

-0.16 (-0.13%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Performance
% Chg-0.13%
1 Week7.08%
2 Weeks13.13%
1 Month11.92%
3 Month46.62%
6 Month8.3%
12 Month12.07%
2 Year59.48%
3 Year77.24%
5 Year147.14%
10 Year147.68%
15 Year168.4%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.47
ATR(20)%2.01%
ATR Inc-32.29%
Range Today0
ADR(20)2.41
ADR(20)%1.93%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS87.49
3 months CRS96.41
6 months CRS61.99
Mansfield0.82
10 Day High126.97
10 Day Low110.05
20 Day High126.97
20 Day Low108.47
52 Week High126.97
52 Week Low79.52
CS1 End114.37
CR1 Start125.47
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.91%
DER(5)1.06%
Volume206
Volume Incr40.36%
Vol(5)909.66K
Vol(50)763.45K

KIRBY CORP / KEX FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of KIRBY CORP (KEX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 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 80.9483. This indicates that the stock is currently overbought.


What is the MACD signal for KEX stock?

The MACD indicator for KIRBY CORP (KEX) has a value of 1.37599, indicating a bullish trend.


What is the short term momentum for KEX stock?

The short term momentum for KIRBY CORP (KEX) is positive.