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    Kirby Corporation (KEX)

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    INDUSTRIALS • MARINE SHIPPING • NYSE

    $141.88
    +2.81 (+2.02%)

    Market Cap: $7.34B

    Last updated: Sep 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

    Earnings

    Performance (10Y)

    Beat Rate
    85%(34/40)
    Avg Surprise
    +4.46%

    Upcoming Estimates

    Sep 30, 2026
    EPS Consensus$1.98
    Range$1.88 - $2.04
    6 analysts
    EPS Revisions
    5
    0
    7d
    5
    1
    30d
    EPS Estimate Drift
    90d ago$1.94-2.1%
    60d ago$1.94-1.7%
    30d ago$1.94-1.6%
    7d ago$1.93-2.2%
    Current$1.98
    Revenue Consensus
    $933M
    Range$912M - $976M
    5 analysts
    Dec 31, 2026
    EPS Consensus$2.10
    Range$1.97 - $2.21
    6 analysts
    Revenue Consensus
    $982M
    Range$948M - $1.1B
    5 analysts
    PeriodReportedEst.SurpriseB/MYoY
    Dec 26EST
    		-$2.10---
    Sep 26EST
    		-$1.98---
    Jun 26
    		$1.67$1.70-1.76%Miss+0.0%
    Mar 26
    		$1.50$1.38+8.70%Beat+12.8%
    Dec 25
    		$1.68$1.63+3.07%Beat+30.2%
    Sep 25
    		$1.65$1.62+1.85%Beat+6.5%
    Jun 25
    		$1.67$1.65+1.21%Beat+16.8%
    Mar 25
    		$1.33$1.28+3.91%Beat+11.8%
    Dec 24
    		$1.29$1.29+0.00%Beat+24.0%
    Sep 24
    		$1.55$1.47+5.44%Beat+47.6%
    Jun 24
    		$1.43$1.32+8.33%Beat+50.5%
    Mar 24
    		$1.19$0.98+21.43%Beat+75.0%
    Dec 23
    		$1.04$1.03+0.97%Beat+55.2%
    Sep 23
    		$1.05$1.02+2.94%Beat+61.5%
    Jun 23
    		$0.95$0.85+11.76%Beat+93.9%
    Mar 23
    		$0.68$0.64+6.25%Beat+134.5%
    Dec 22
    		$0.67$0.65+3.08%Beat+148.1%
    Sep 22
    		$0.65$0.59+10.17%Beat+282.4%
    Jun 22
    		$0.49$0.44+11.36%Beat+188.2%
    Mar 22
    		$0.29$0.27+7.41%Beat+583.3%
    Dec 21
    		$0.27$0.26+3.85%Beat-27.0%
    Sep 21
    		$0.17$0.26-34.62%Miss-63.0%
    Jun 21
    		$0.17$0.13+30.77%Beat-59.5%
    Mar 21
    		$-0.06N/A-146.15%Miss-110.2%
    Dec 20
    		$0.37$0.23+60.87%Beat-36.2%
    Sep 20
    		$0.46$0.36+27.78%Beat-42.5%
    Jun 20
    		$0.42$0.44-4.55%Miss-46.8%
    Mar 20
    		$0.59$0.44+34.09%Beat-20.3%
    Dec 19
    		$0.58$0.59-1.69%Miss-22.7%
    Sep 19
    		$0.80$0.72+11.11%Beat+14.3%
    Jun 19
    		$0.79$0.80-1.25%Miss+1.3%
    Mar 19
    		$0.74$0.71+4.23%Beat+10.4%
    Dec 18
    		$0.75$0.68+10.29%Beat+38.9%
    Sep 18
    		$0.70$0.64+9.38%Beat+34.6%
    Jun 18
    		$0.78$0.71+9.86%Beat+62.5%
    Mar 18
    		$0.67$0.59+13.56%Beat+31.4%
    Dec 17
    		$0.54$0.51+5.88%Beat-10.0%
    Sep 17
    		$0.52$0.44+18.18%Beat-11.9%
    Jun 17
    		$0.48$0.48+0.00%Beat-
    Mar 17
    		$0.51$0.51+0.00%Beat-
    Dec 16
    		$0.60$0.52+15.38%Beat-
    Sep 16
    		$0.59$0.56+5.36%Beat-

    Key Metrics

    Valuation
    P/E Ratio21.83EV/EBITDA10.88x
    Price/FCF15.75xFCF Yield6.35%
    Profitability
    Profit Margin10.20%Operating Margin13.80%
    ROE10.40%ROIC8.69%
    Financial Health
    Debt/Equity0.30xInterest Coverage11.62x
    Current Ratio1.68xQuick Ratio1.12x
    Trading Statistics
    Beta0.86Avg Volume449.41K
    52-Week High$157.6952-Week Low$79.52

    Technical Indicators Dashboard

    Moving Averages

    SMA 10$139.37
    SMA 20$136.99
    SMA 50$138.68
    SMA 200$131.64
    EMA 10$139.25
    EMA 20$138.60
    EMA 50$138.89
    EMA 200$131.20

    MACD

    Line: 0.46Signal: -0.09Hist: 0.55

    ADX

    ADX: 12.3+DI: 18.3-DI: 19.0

    Aroon & PSAR

    Aroon UpN/A
    Aroon Down20.0
    PSAR$132.92

    Bollinger Bands

    Upper Band$143.99
    Lower Band$129.99
    %B Position1022%(Upper)
    Band Width0.85

    RSI (14-Day)

    Neutral
    58.0

    Momentum Oscillators

    Stoch %K83.2
    Stoch %D77.1
    Williams %R-2.4
    ROC (10d)0.5%
    Momentum0.74
    CCI (20d)88.8
    MFI (14d)53.3

    Volatility Measures

    ATR (14d)$3.57(2.5%)
    StdDev (20d)3.50
    Hist Vol18.0%(Low)

    Volume Flow

    VWAP$140.71
    OBV23.3M
    AD Line13.2M
    CMF (20d)0.040

    Volume Metrics

    Avg Vol (20d)440.2K
    Vol Ratio0.9x
    VWMA (20d)$136.19

    Pivot Points

    R3$142.87
    R2$141.87
    R1$140.46
    Pivot Point$139.46
    S1$138.05
    S2$137.05
    S3$135.64

    Advanced Oscillators

    TSI3.71
    Ultimate Osc57.8
    KST8.98

    Financial Data

    QuarterJun 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024Jun 2024Mar 2024Dec 2023Sep 2023
    Total Revenue$922.40M$844.10M$851.77M$871.16M$855.46M$785.66M$802.32M$831.15M$824.39M$808.02M$799.18M$764.77M
    Cost of Revenue$631.60M$558.53M$560.44M$580.49M$563.24M$512.34M$543.35M$552.09M$554.23M$550.68M$561.73M$530.54M
    Gross Profit$290.80M$285.57M$291.34M$290.67M$292.22M$273.32M$258.96M$279.06M$270.16M$257.34M$237.44M$234.23M
    Operating Expenses$168.44M$177.90M$161.67M$161.45M$160.37M$167.78M$208.82M$152.13M$149.66M$155.82M$144.63M$140.71M
    R&D$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    SG&A$88.71M$101.26M$87.36M$87.81M$85.85M$95.29M$82.39M$84.12M$80.38M$90.21M$84.34M$79.13M
    Operating Income$122.36M$107.67M$129.67M$129.22M$131.85M$105.55M$50.15M$126.93M$120.50M$101.52M$92.82M$93.52M
    Interest Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    Interest Expense$10.98M$10.25M$11.22M$11.84M$12.73M$10.54M$10.66M$12.50M$12.82M$13.15M$13.12M$13.39M
    Income Before Tax$118.41M$104.70M$124.20M$122.94M$123.93M$100.34M$42.97M$117.38M$110.77M$91.64M$81.45M$81.73M
    Income Tax Expense$28.61M$23.38M$32.17M$30.20M$29.55M$24.07M$6,000$27.35M$26.79M$21.73M$19.49M$18.72M
    Net Income$89.80M$81.33M$92.03M$92.74M$94.38M$76.27M$42.97M$90.03M$83.98M$69.92M$61.96M$63.00M
    EBITDA$205.40M$189.90M$210.42M$209.37M$209.78M$181.79M$123.79M$198.74M$191.48M$170.78M$157.38M$155.56M
    EBIT$129.38M$114.95M$135.43M$134.78M$136.66M$110.88M$53.63M$129.88M$123.59M$104.79M$94.56M$95.11M
    * Some calculated fields are derived from available data when not provided by source

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    Government Contracts

    Gov Obligations (TTM)
    $26788
    Gov Obligations / Revenue
    0.0%
    Obligations YoY
    -99.6%
    Active Awards
    3
    New Awards (TTM)
    1
    Avg Remaining Term
    N/A

    Top agency: Department of Defense at 100.0% of trailing twelve month obligations across 1 agencies

    Recent Awards

    Award IDAgencyObligatedStart
    W912EE26PA014Department of DefenseDepartment of the Army$26788Mar 6, 2026

    Federal contract obligations are bookings recorded by the awarding agency, not recognized revenue. They can exceed 100% of revenue and can be negative when contracts are de-obligated. Source: USAspending.gov prime awards, data through Jul 31, 2026.

    News

    KEX Q2 Revenue Growth Puts Marine Margin Recovery in the Spotlight

    Kirby Corporation (KEX) reported robust 7.8% Q2 revenue growth, yet marine operating margins declined due to higher fuel costs and shipyard activity, despite strong demand. The company's ability to implement pricing gains and fuel cost recovery in its inland marine segment, which accounts for 80% of marine transportation revenue, will be critical for margin recovery in the second half of the year. Additionally, the power generation segment continues to show growth, providing a secondary driver for the company's performance.

    TradingView•8/25/26•
    Neutral

    Is KEX a Buy as Marine Demand Rises but Margins Stay Under Pressure?

    Kirby Corporation (KEX) is benefiting from strong marine utilization and improving inland pricing, leading to an optimistic earnings outlook. However, marine profitability is under pressure due to higher fuel costs and increased shipyard activity, impacting margins. While cash generation is expected to improve for the full year, second-quarter free cash flow was limited, and the stock trades above its historical sales multiple, suggesting a balanced investment view.

    TradingView•8/25/26•
    Neutral

    Kirby Corporation $KEX Stock Position Decreased by Algert Global LLC

    Algert Global LLC significantly reduced its stake in Kirby Corporation ($KEX) by 29.5% in the second quarter, selling 56,765 shares. Despite this, other institutional investors like King Luther Capital Management Corp, Mountaineer Partners Management LLC, and Strs Ohio increased their holdings. The stock currently holds a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating with an average target price of $163.20 from analysts.

    MarketBeat•8/25/26•
    Neutral

    Heartland Advisors Inc. Buys New Position in Kirby Corporation $KEX

    Heartland Advisors Inc. has acquired a new position in Kirby Corporation, purchasing 41,474 shares valued at approximately $5.64 million, representing 0.08% of the company. Institutional ownership of Kirby remains high at 96.15%, with several firms, including Norges Bank and Oppenheimer Asset Management, also establishing new positions. Kirby reported strong quarterly results, exceeding analyst expectations with an EPS of $1.67 and revenue up 7.8% year-over-year.

    MarketBeat•8/23/26•
    Bullish

    Deutsche Bank AG Invests $44.98 Million in Kirby Corporation $KEX

    Deutsche Bank AG has invested $44.98 million in Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) by acquiring 330,837 shares, representing a 0.62% stake in the company. Kirby Corporation has shown strong financial performance, beating quarterly expectations with adjusted EPS of $1.67 and revenue of $922.4 million. Analyst sentiment remains positive, with a "Moderate Buy" consensus and an average price target of $163.20.

    MarketBeat•8/22/26•
    Bullish

    Frequently Asked Questions About KEX

    Does KEX pay dividends?
    Kirby Corporation (KEX) does not currently pay a regular dividend.
    What is KEX's P/E ratio?
    Kirby Corporation has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.83.
    What is KEX's market cap?
    Kirby Corporation (KEX) has a market capitalization of $7.34B with a current stock price of $141.88.

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