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Kirby Corp. (KEX)
NYSE:KEX
KEX Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$92.87 - $132.21
Previous CloseN/A
Volume89.17K
Average Volume (3M)587.12K
Market Cap
$5.29B
Enterprise Value$7.11B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$121.36M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$200.22M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.9
Beta1.22
Next Earnings
May 01, 2025EPS Estimate
1.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.91
Shares Outstanding56,897,000
10 Day Avg. Volume590,977
30 Day Avg. Volume587,119
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.59
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.77
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)5.90
P/FCF Ratio5.60
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.34
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.61
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.12
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$134.50Price Target Upside44.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
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Kirby News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Kirby Corp’s Earnings Call: Strong Performance Amid ChallengesPremiumCompany Announcements
Kirby Corporation Reports Strong 2024 Results
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Flow And Stock RepurchasesKEX management updated their operating cash flow and CAPEX guidance, highlighting significant free cash flow which could lead to substantial stock repurchases.
Demand And UtilizationUtilization is higher due to increased demand, reaching 95%.
Market StrengthDay rates are firming and heading in the right direction, indicating strength in the market.
Bears Say
Market RecoveryThe coastal market fundamentals continue to improve, with pricing for KEX's barges significantly higher from their 2020 bottom, indicating the early stages of a coastal recovery.
Operational ChallengesCoastal Marine faces significant headwinds in the first quarter due to additional shipyard dockings.
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Ownership Overview
0.58% Insiders
38.11% Mutual Funds
23.91% Other Institutional Investors
11.99% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
ProductionRisks related to the company’s ability to manufacture goods and services
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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KEX FAQ
What was Kirby Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kirby Corp. lowest stock price was $92.87 and its highest was $132.21 in the past 12 months.
What is Kirby Corp.’s market cap?
Kirby Corp.’s market cap is $5.29B.
When is Kirby Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kirby Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 01, 2025 which is in 26 days.
How were Kirby Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Kirby Corp. released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2025. The company reported $1.29 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.283 by $0.007.
Is Kirby Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kirby Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kirby Corp. pay dividends?
Kirby Corp. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Kirby Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Kirby Corp.’s EPS estimate is 1.29.
How many shares outstanding does Kirby Corp. have?
Kirby Corp. has 56,897,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kirby Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kirby Corp. reported an EPS of $1.29 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.283. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.218%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kirby Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KEX
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Kirby Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$134.50 (44.78% Upside)
$134.50 (44.78% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KEX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 12.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $5.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kirby Corp.
Kirby Corporation (KEX) is a leading provider of domestic tank barge transportation services, operating primarily in the United States. The company specializes in the transportation of bulk liquid products, including petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals. Kirby also provides diesel engine services, offering engine overhaul and repair, sale of engine parts, and related services to marine, power generation, and industrial sectors.
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KEX Company Deck
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KEX Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture, with strong financial performance and growth in certain segments like power generation and coastal marine transportation. However, challenges included significant inventory write-downs, declines in oil and gas revenues, and seasonal as well as weather-related impacts on operations. Despite these challenges, the company remains optimistic about future growth and market conditions.Read More>---
KEX Revenue Breakdown
55.70% Marine transportation
44.30% Distribution and services
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KEX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$134.50
▲(44.78% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering KEX
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
9/14 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+12.27%
reiterated a buy rating 3 months ago
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