Kirby Corp (KEX) Stock Price & Analysis
Kirby Corp (KEX) rose 1.01% to USD 143.06 as of June 9, 2026 at 23:52 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
KEX last closed at USD 141.63; the session ranged USD 141.53–145.06 on volume of 558,352 shares. Market capitalization is $7.65B, with a 52-week range of USD 79.52–157.69 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:52 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 9, 2026 at 23:52 UTC)
| Price | USD 143.06 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.01% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 141.63 |
| Open | USD 142.18 |
| Day Range | USD 141.53 – 145.06 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 79.52 – 157.69 |
| Volume | 558,352 shares |
| Market Cap | $7.65B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KEX)
Nexqual's technical model rates KEX "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 9, 2026 at 23:52 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 46.32 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 143.66) |
| MACD | -0.46 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (KEX)
Wall Street analysts rate KEX "Strong Buy" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 166.33 (range USD 158–175), per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:52 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 166.33 |
| High Target | USD 175 |
| Low Target | USD 158 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (KEX)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.62 |
| Revenue Estimate | $860.59M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 1.67 vs est 1.65 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:52 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KEX)
| Total Revenue | $3.42B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +7.40% |
| Gross Margin | +33.89% |
| Operating Margin | +13.31% |
| Profit Margin | +10.51% |
| ROE | +10.69% |
| Debt / Equity | 34.68 |
| Current Ratio | 1.59 |
| Total Cash | $58.01M |
| Total Debt | $1.19B |
| Free Cash Flow | $355.01M |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:52 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KEX)
Nexqual rates Kirby Corp's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of June 9, 2026 at 23:52 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +3.0% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 34%, operating 13% |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $58M cash vs $1.19B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $355M, 11% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 11%, ROA 5.3% |
Ownership (KEX)
| Insider Ownership | +0.78% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +102.99% |
| Shares Outstanding | 53.47M |
| Float | 53.12M |
| Short % of Float | +3.53% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:52 UTC.
Leadership (KEX)
Kirby Corp is led by David W. Grzebinski C.F.A. (age 64), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:52 UTC.
| CEO & Director | David W. Grzebinski C.F.A. (age 64) |
|---|---|
| President & COO | Christian G. O'Neil (age 52) |
| Executive VP & CFO | Raj Kumar (age 52) |
| Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasurer | Matthew P. Kerin (age 44) |
| Vice President of Public & Governmental Affairs | William Matthew Woodruff (age 63) |
Major Backers & Investors (KEX)
Notable institutional backers of Kirby Corp include Goldman Sachs, Neuberger Berman Group, LLC, Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:52 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs | 5.29% |
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 5.04% |
| Morgan Stanley | 4.99% |
| Wellington Management | 2.94% |
| King Luther Capital Management | 2.92% |
| Eaton Vance Growth Trust-Eaton Vance Atlanta Capital SMID-Cap Fund | 2.64% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 18.58% |
| BlackRock | 13.28% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.89% |
| State Street | 3.06% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:52 UTC.
From Kirby Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-17)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Kirby 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.
- It owns and operates 1,105 inland tank barges, approximately 266 inland towboats, 28 coastal tank barges, 24 coastal tugboats, 2 offshore dry-bulk cargo barges, 3 offshore tugboats, and a docking tugboat.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 9, 2026 at 23:52 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.