Kirby Corp
KEX
Market cap $6.22B

110.83 USD

-1.75

1.55%

At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-1.55%

5 days

-1.65%

1 month

2.12%

3 months

15.24%

6 months

-5.64%

Year to date

5.58%

1 year

-7.46%

5 years

104.03%

10 years

44.78%

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 7,296 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

13%

upside

Avg. target

$125

13%

upside

High target

$125

13%

upside

1 analyst rating

1 positive

100%

0 neutral

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0 negative

0%

B of A Securities

Ken Hoexter

13%upside

$125

Buy

Maintained

16 May 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

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

Zacks Investment Research

Kirby (KEX) Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates

Kirby (KEX) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.33 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.27 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.19 per share a year ago.

Kirby (KEX) Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates

Kirby Corporation Announces 2025 First Quarter Results

First quarter 2025 earnings per share of $1.33 Inland marine experienced improved market conditions with a sequential increase in spot market prices and operating margins around 20% despite an increase in delay days Kirby repurchased 1,258,031 shares at an average price of $99.16 for $124.7 million year-to-date through April 30, 2025 Acquired 14 barges, including four specialty barges, and four high horsepower boats from undisclosed seller for $97.3 million Quarterly earnings and free cash flow expected to strengthen as the year progresses HOUSTON, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation (“Kirby”) (NYSE: KEX) today announced net earnings attributable to Kirby for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, of $76.0 million or $1.33 per share, compared with earnings of $70.1 million, or $1.19 per share for the 2024 first quarter. Consolidated revenues for the 2025 first quarter were $785.7 million compared with $808.0 million reported for the 2024 first quarter.

Kirby Corporation Announces 2025 First Quarter Results

Zacks Investment Research

Kirby (KEX) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

Kirby (KEX) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Kirby (KEX) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

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