Kirby Corporation (KEX) Stock Price & Analysis
Kirby Corporation (KEX) closed at USD 131.5 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 4.18% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 137.24; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 131.02–137.23 on volume of 649,611 shares. Market capitalization is $6.94B, with a 52-week range of USD 85.1–157.69 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (KEX)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold KEX (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.86 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 169 (range 156–200).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +53.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +131.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD 1.98, revenue estimate $941M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (KEX)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold KEX. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Roepers | Atlantic Investment Management | 13.22% | $25.4M | Reduced -27.4% |
Analysts (KEX)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.86 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 169 (low 156, high 200).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | JP Morgan | Initiated | Overweight | $200 |
| 2026-10-08 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Buy | $170 → $169 |
| 2026-07-31 | Citigroup | Target raised | Buy | $165 → $170 |
| 2026-07-29 | BTIG | Reiterated | Buy | $170 |
| 2026-07-14 | BTIG | Reiterated | Buy | $170 |
| 2026-07-13 | Citigroup | Target raised | Buy | $160 → $165 |
| 2026-07-08 | B of A Securities | Target raised | Buy | $169 → $182 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KEX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +53.2% | +131.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +53.4% | +18.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 29.0% | 33.5% |
| Max drawdown | -15.5% (Apr 2026→Sep 2026) | -37.7% (Nov 2024→Oct 2025) |
KEX analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.98 | $1.93 | +2.2% | $941.2M | 7 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.94 | $1.92 | +0.9% | $927.4M | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $7.09 | $7.02 | +1.0% | $3.64B | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $8.26 | $8.26 | +0.0% | $3.89B | 7 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 131.5 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 4.18% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 137.24 |
| Open | USD 136.25 |
| Day Range | USD 131.02 – 137.23 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 85.1 – 157.69 |
| Volume | 649,611 shares |
| Market Cap | $6.94B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KEX)
Nexqual's technical model rates KEX "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 35.58 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 137.24) |
| MACD | -0.31 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (KEX)
Wall Street analysts rate KEX "Buy" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 169 (range USD 156–200), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 169 |
| High Target | USD 200 |
| Low Target | USD 156 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 7 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (KEX)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.98 |
| Revenue Estimate | $941.17M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.67 vs est 1.63 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.5 vs est 1.38 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.68 vs est 1.63 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.65 vs est 1.62 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KEX)
| Total Revenue | $3.49B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +7.80% |
| Gross Margin | +33.20% |
| Operating Margin | +13.83% |
| Profit Margin | +10.18% |
| ROE | +10.41% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.36 |
| Current Ratio | 1.68 |
| Total Cash | $38.95M |
| Total Debt | $1.23B |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $405.73M (12.1% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KEX)
Nexqual rates Kirby Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +3.0% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 33%, operating 14% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $39M cash vs $1.23B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $406M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), 12% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 10%, ROA 5.1% |
Ownership (KEX)
| Insider Ownership | +0.79% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +102.53% |
| Shares Outstanding | 52.80M |
| Float | 52.41M |
| Short % of Float | +5.21% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (KEX)
Kirby Corporation is led by David W. Grzebinski C.F.A., CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| CEO & Director | David W. Grzebinski C.F.A. |
|---|---|
| President & COO | Christian G. O'Neil |
| Executive VP & CFO | Raj Kumar |
| Vice President of Finance & Investor Relations | Donny Chia |
| Vice President of Public & Governmental Affairs | William Matthew Woodruff |
Major Backers & Investors (KEX)
Notable institutional backers of Kirby Corporation include Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, First Trust Advisors LP, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs | 5.03% |
| Morgan Stanley | 4.61% |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 3.07% |
| King Luther Capital Management | 2.76% |
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 2.39% |
| Eaton Vance Growth Trust-Eaton Vance Atlanta Capital SMID-Cap Fund | 2.39% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.21% |
| Vanguard Group | 9.67% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 5.23% |
| State Street | 3.12% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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