Kirby Corporation (KEX)

Currency in USD
95.50
+0.19(+0.20%)
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After Hours
95.48-0.02(-0.02%)
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Full Analysis
Management has been aggressively buying back shares
Unusual trading volume
Fair Value
Day's Range
93.0196.01
52 wk Range
83.94132.21
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
95.31
Open
94.44
Day's Range
93.01-96.01
52 wk Range
83.94-132.21
Volume
1.66M
Average Volume (3m)
589.42K
1-Year Change
-13.17%
Book Value / Share
59.29
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
125.00
Upside
+30.89%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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RSI suggests the stock is in oversold territory

Kirby Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Kirby Corporation Company Profile

Kirby Corporation operates domestic tank barges in the United States. Its Marine Transportation segment provides marine transportation service and towing vessel transporting bulk liquid product, as well as operates tank barge throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, coastwise along three United States coasts, and in Alaska and Hawaii. It also transports petrochemicals, black oils, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals by tank barges; and operates offshore dry-bulk barges and tugboat units that are engaged in the offshore transportation of dry-bulk cargos in the United States coastal trade. It owns and operates 1,094 inland tank barges, approximately 281 inland towboats, 28 coastal tank barges, 24 coastal tugboats, 4 offshore dry-bulk cargo barges, 3 offshore tugboats, and a docking tugboat. Its Distribution and Services segment sells after-market service and genuine replacement parts for engines, transmissions, reduction gears, electric motors, drives, and controls, electrical distribution and control systems, energy storage battery systems, and related oilfield service equipment; rebuilds component parts or diesel engines, transmissions and reduction gears, and related equipment used in oilfield services, marine, power generation, on-highway, and other industrial applications; rents generators, industrial compressors, high capacity lift trucks, and refrigeration trailers; and manufactures and remanufactures oilfield service equipment, including pressure pumping units, as well as manufacturers electric power generation equipment, specialized electrical distribution and control equipment, and high capacity energy storage/battery systems. It serves to various companies, the United States government, and pleasure crafts. The company was formerly known as Kirby Exploration Company, Inc. and changed its name to Kirby Corporation in 1990. Kirby Corporation was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Kirby Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

  • Kirby's Q2 2025 EPS of $1.67 beat forecast, revenue at $855.45M; stock tumbled 19.47% despite results
  • Marine Transportation revenue: $493M, Distribution & Services: $363M; liquidity at $331.5M with healthy debt ratios
  • Full-year earnings growth projected at lower end of 15-25% range; inland marine revenues expected to grow low to mid-single digits
  • CEO highlighted strong demand in Power Generation, especially from data centers; CFO expressed confidence in stock valuation
  • Challenges include geopolitical tensions, softening chemical market demand, and limited new barge construction
Last Updated: 31/07/2025, 16:30
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Metrics to compare
KEX
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
17.7x−15.5x12.5x
PEG Ratio
1.47−0.190.03
Price/Book
1.6x0.9x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.6x0.8x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
27.7%12.1%17.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
5 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 125.00
(+30.89% Upside)

Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 31, 2025
EPS / Forecast
1.67 / 1.66
Revenue / Forecast
855.45M / 852.51M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

KEX Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Kirby Trade On?

Kirby is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Kirby?

The stock symbol for Kirby is "KEX."

What Is the Kirby Market Cap?

As of today, Kirby market cap is 5.36B.

What Is Kirby's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Kirby EPS (TTM) is 5.31.

When Is the Next Kirby Earnings Date?

Kirby will release its next earnings report on 22 Oct 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is KEX a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Kirby Stock Split?

Kirby has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Kirby Have?

Kirby has 5414 employees.

What is the current trading status of Kirby (KEX)?

As of 03 Aug 2025, Kirby (KEX) is trading at a price of 95.50, with a previous close of 95.31. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 93.01 to 96.01, while its 52-week range spans from 83.94 to 132.21.
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