Kirby Corp

KEX

Market cap $7.76B

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Kirby (KEX) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Kirby Corp (NYSE:KEX) shares were up 6.2% on Wednesday after Bank of America named Kirby its top small and mid-cap Transport/Shipping pick. The bank reiterated its Buy rating and raised its price objective to $182 from $169, citing upside in the company's Inland Marine and Power Generation segments.

HOUSTON, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2026 second quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (“CDT”) on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. This announcement will be followed by an earnings conference call webcast at 7:30 a.m. CDT.

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Kirby expands its fleet and benefits from strong marine demand, higher pricing and power generation growth, supporting continued momentum.