Kirby Corp
KEX
Market cap $6.56B

116.97 USD

-0.08

0.07%

At close Jul 11, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

116.97

+0.00

0.00%

1 day

-0.07%

5 days

0.58%

1 month

3.74%

3 months

21.07%

6 months

11.72%

Year to date

11.43%

1 year

-3.71%

5 years

146.82%

10 years

49.27%

About: Kirby Corp is a domestic tank barge operator, transporting bulk liquid products throughout three United States coasts. The Company transports petrochemicals, liquid cargoes, inland waterway systems, and dry bulk cargoes. The Company conducts operations in two reportable business segments: The Marine transportation segment which provides marine transportation services, operating tank barges and towing vessels transporting bulk liquid products, and the Distribution and services segment, which provides after-market service, and genuine replacement parts for engines, transmissions, reduction gears, and power generation equipment used in oil and gas and commercial and industrial applications. The company's revenue is generated from the Marine Transportation segment.

Employees: 5,414

Industrials Marine Shipping

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Funds holding %

of 7,312 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

956% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $4.37M | Put options by funds: $414K

38% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 8 [Q4 2024] → 11 (+3) [Q1 2025]

21% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 153 | Existing positions reduced: 126

0.57% less ownership

Funds ownership: 97.63% [Q4 2024] → 97.06% (-0.57%) [Q1 2025]

5% less funds holding

Funds holding: 424 [Q4 2024] → 402 (-22) [Q1 2025]

6% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $5.93B [Q4 2024] → $5.58B (-$353M) [Q1 2025]

19% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 61 | Existing positions closed: 75

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Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$125

7%

upside

Avg. target

$125

7%

upside

High target

$125

7%

upside

1 analyst rating

1 positive

100%

0 neutral

0%

0 negative

0%

B of A Securities

Ken Hoexter

7%upside

$125

Buy

Maintained

16 May 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about KEX published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

Here's Why Kirby (KEX) is a Strong Growth Stock

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Here's Why You Should Add Kirby Stock to Your Portfolio Now

Favorable market conditions at the marine transportation unit and consistent efforts to reward shareholders through share buybacks bode well for KEX.

Here's Why You Should Add Kirby Stock to Your Portfolio Now

Kirby Corporation Announces Date for 2025 Second Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast

HOUSTON, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2025 second quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (“CDT”) on Thursday, July 31, 2025. This announcement will be followed by an earnings conference call webcast at 7:30 a.m. CDT.

Kirby Corporation Announces Date for 2025 Second Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast

Zacks Investment Research

Here's Why Investors Should Retain Kirby Stock Now

KEX rides on strong barge demand and robust shareholder-friendly initiatives. However, geopolitical uncertainties and labor shortage headwinds limit the upside.

Here's Why Investors Should Retain Kirby Stock Now

Kirby: I'm Reiterating My Buy Rating But With Extra Caution

Kirby Corporation remains resilient with stable topline, efficient operations, and strong liquidity despite mixed market conditions and external headwinds. Recent barge acquisitions and a solid balance sheet position KEX for continued growth, while industry trends support long-term expansion potential. Valuation analysis shows KEX is fairly valued with a 3% upside.

Kirby: I'm Reiterating My Buy Rating But With Extra Caution

Zacks Investment Research

Kirby Stock Price Increases 4.3% Since Reporting Q1 Earnings Beat

KEX's first-quarter 2025 results reflect improved market fundamentals in marine transportation and solid demand for power generation in distribution and services.

Kirby Stock Price Increases 4.3% Since Reporting Q1 Earnings Beat

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Why Kirby (KEX) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

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Here's Why Kirby (KEX) is a Strong Value Stock

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Kirby (KEX) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Kirby (KEX) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Kirby (KEX) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Kirby Corporation (KEX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Kurt Niemietz - VP, IR & Treasurer David Grzebinski – CEO Raj Kumar – CFO Christian O'Neil - President & COO Conference Call Participants Jonathan Chappell - Evercore ISI Daniel Imbro - Stephens Scott Group - Wolfe Research Ken Hoexter - Bank of America Sherif Elmaghrabi – BTIG Greg Wasikowski - Webber Research and Advisory Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Kirby Corporation 2025 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call.

Kirby Corporation (KEX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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