Kirby Corporation (KEX)
NYSE: KEXConsumer DiscretionaryMarine TransportationUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
KEX stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $7.25B
- P/E (TTM)
- 21.10
- Forward P/E
- 16.54
- EPS (TTM)
- $6.51
- Dividend yield
- None
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 8, 1989
- 52-week range
- 79.52 – 157.69
- Day range
- 135.47 – 138.67
- Volume / Avg
- 417.38K / 505.95K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 52.80M
- Next earnings
- Oct 28, 2026
52-week range
KEX stock today
Kirby (KEX) closed at $137.36 on Oct 7, down 0.82% (-$1.14), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, KEX sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $79.52 to $157.69: 12.9% below the high, set on Apr 30, 2026 and 72.7% above the low. KEX is up 24.7% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 68.5%.
At 21.1x trailing earnings, Kirby trades above the peer-group median of 9.3x. Its forward P/E of 16.5x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 28 before the market opens; analysts expect EPS of $1.95.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Kirby
Company profileKirby Corporation operates domestic tank barges in the United States. Its Marine Transportation segment provides marine transportation service and towing vessels transporting bulk liquid product, as well as operates tank barges throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and coastwise along three United States coasts, Alaska, and Hawaii. It transports petrochemicals, black oils, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals by tank barges; and operates offshore dry-bulk barges and tugboat units that are involved in the offshore transportation of dry-bulk cargos in the United States coastal trade.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Marine Transportation
- CEO
- Mr. David W. Grzebinski C.F.A.
- Headquarters
- Houston, TX
- Employees
- 5,233
- Website
- kirbycorp.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Kirby generated $3.36 billion in revenue, up 3.0% from fiscal 2024, its 5th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $354.6 million (+23.7% year over year), for a net margin of 10.5% versus a median of 4.4% in the prior 5 years. Operating margin was 14.8%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.36B | $3.27B | $3.09B | $2.78B | $2.25B |
| Growth | +3.01% | +5.64% | +11.02% | +23.95% | +3.47% |
| Net income | $354.57M | $286.71M | $222.94M | $122.29M | $-246.95M |
| EPS (diluted) | $6.33 | $4.91 | $3.72 | $2.03 | $-4.11 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (6 analysts)
strong_buy
Avg. price target
$164.67+19.88%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 6
- Hold 0
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 28, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.95
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 5, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.67 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.00
- Last payment
- $0.05
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 8, 1989
KEX news
All KEX newsKirby peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | 15.05 | -2.97% | $6.91B | vs KEX |
| MATXMatson Inc. | 222.92 | -0.83% | $6.67B | vs KEX |
| INSWInternational Seaways Inc. | 116.94 | +0.41% | $5.79B | vs KEX |
| CMBTCMB.TECH NV | 19.95 | +1.37% | $5.79B | vs KEX |
| GLNGGolar Lng Ltd | 49.14 | -1.78% | $5.02B | vs KEX |
| BIPCBrookfield Infrastructure Corporation Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation | 37.64 | -0.21% | $4.63B | vs KEX |
| HIIHuntington Ingalls Industries Inc. | 260.67 | -1.17% | $10.27B | vs KEX |
| STNGScorpio Tankers Inc. | 84.51 | -1.99% | $4.23B | vs KEX |
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Kirby stock FAQ
What is Kirby's stock price today?
KEX last traded at $137.36 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.82% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Kirby pay a dividend?
Yes. Kirby pays $0.00 per share annually. The most recent dividend of $0.05 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 8, 1989.
When is Kirby's next earnings date?
Kirby is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.95.
What is KEX's P/E ratio?
KEX trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 21.10 and a forward P/E of 16.54, compared with a median of 9.3 for its closest peers.
Who is Kirby's CEO?
Mr. David W. Grzebinski C.F.A. is the chief executive officer of Kirby Corporation, which has about 5,233 employees.
Has KEX ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent KEX stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Jun 1, 2006, one of 2 splits on record.
What is the KEX 52-week high?
The 52-week high for KEX is $157.69 and the 52-week low is $79.52. The stock is currently 12.9% below its high.