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Kirby(NYSE) KEX

Market Cap$7.35BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1976)+30,666%
5 Year+164%
1 Year+43%
1 Month-6%
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Kirby last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 139.222026-08-20
Kirby stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+1.21%USD 137.552026-08-13
1 month-6.38%USD 148.702026-07-21
3 month-2.87%USD 143.342026-05-22
Year to date+26.36%USD 110.182025-12-31
1 year+42.67%USD 97.582025-08-20
3 year+73.27%USD 80.352023-08-21
5 year+164.33%USD 52.672021-08-20
Since inception+30,665.95%USD 0.451976-09-13

Kirby Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$7.35BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$3.49B

Net Income (TTM)

$355.23M

EPS (TTM)

$6.51

P/E Ratio

21.39

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.97 (Low)

Price

$139.93

Volume

106,660.091

Open

$140.81

Previous Close

$139.22

Daily Range

$139.60 - $141.70

52-Week Range

$79.52 - $157.69

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 4, 2026

KEX News

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Kirby Corp CEO Sells $4 Million Worth of Shares as Stock Closes February Strong

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Is Kirby Stock a Buy or Sell After the CEO Dumped Shares Worth $4.4 Million?

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Kirby Posts $6.33 EPS in 2025 as Fund Makes $25 Million Bet on Marine Operator

Jonathan PoncianoFeb 22, 2026
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Kirby Corp's CIO Sells Nearly 4,000 Shares as Company Elects New Board Director

Adé HennisFeb 22, 2026
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Kirby Corp's VP Sells 5,429 Insider Shares for $662K

Adé HennisFeb 15, 2026
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Skylands Capital Invests Heavily in Kirby Corp. (KEX) With a 46,750 Share Purchase

Cory RenauerNov 9, 2025
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About Kirby

Kirby Corporation moves liquid goods on American rivers and coasts. It uses flat-bottomed tank barges and towboats to transport bulk materials. The company also repairs industrial engines and builds specialized power systems.

What Kirby Moves and Makes

  • Marine Transportation: Operates the nation's largest fleet of tank barges to move liquid chemicals and fuels; accounted for 58% of revenue in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Distribution and Services: Provides aftermarket parts and repair services for engines, transmissions, and power generation systems; represented 42% of revenue in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Power Generation Systems: Manufactures and services backup power equipment and specialized electrical controls for data centers and industrial sites.
  • Oilfield Equipment: Remanufactures pressure pumping units used in oil extraction; serves operators in major shale basins.

Strategic Buys on the Water

  • Purchased 23 inland tank barges and three towboats from an undisclosed seller on March 17, 2026.
  • Acquired inventory and an authorized distributorship for EMD Power Products on Oct. 14, 2025.
  • Bought two inland tank barges and one towboat from an undisclosed seller on Aug. 7, 2025.
  • Purchased 14 inland tank barges and four towboats for $97.3 million on March 27, 2025.

Why Scale Matters

Kirby operates the largest fleet of domestic tank barges in the United States. Its network covers major river systems and all three coastlines to serve industrial clients.

A Look at the Numbers

  • Total revenues were $922.4 million in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities reached $169.9 million in the first six months of 2026, up 30% year over year.
  • Marine transportation revenue was $537.0 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 9% year over year.
  • Market capitalization was $7.3 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 14.1% year over year.

Bottom Line

Kirby has evolved from an exploration company into a leading provider of marine logistics and industrial power services. Its balanced focus on barge transportation and engine maintenance creates a stable industrial platform.

AI Generated • Aug 6, 2026

Industry

Marine

Sector

Industrials

Employees

5,233

CEO

David W. Grzebinski, CFA, MBA

Website

www.kirbycorp.com

Headquarters

Houston, TX 77007, US

KEX Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

25.36%

Operating Margin

13.81%

Net Income Margin

10.18%

Return on Equity

10.45%

Return on Capital

10.49%

Return on Assets

5.71%

Earnings Yield

4.68%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$7.35BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

52.80M

Volume

106.66K

Avg. Volume

586.94K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$885.05M

Operating Income

$481.97M

EBITDA

$787.86M

Operating Cash Flow

$709.66M

Capital Expenditure

-$234.08M

Free Cash Flow

$475.58M

Cash & ST Invst.

$38.96M

Total Debt

$1.23B

Kirby Performance Analysis

Kirby annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2,784,754,00024.0%
20232023-12-31USD 3,091,640,00011.0%
20242024-12-31USD 3,265,876,0005.6%
20252025-12-31USD 3,364,050,0003.0%
Kirby sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-301.8%
Q42025-12-31-2.2%
Q12026-03-31-0.9%
Q22026-06-309.3%
Kirby annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2.03N/A
20232023-12-31USD 3.7283.7%
20242024-12-31USD 4.9131.9%
20252025-12-31USD 6.3328.8%
Kirby sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-1.2%
Q42025-12-311.8%
Q12026-03-31-10.7%
Q22026-06-3011.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$922.40M

+7.8%

Gross Profit

$220.44M

-2.7%

Gross Margin

23.90%

N/A

Market Cap

$7.35BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.40M

N/A

Employees

5,233

N/A

Net Income

$89.73M

-4.8%

EBITDA

$199.75M

-1.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$38.96M

-43.0%

Total Debt

$1.23B

-5.5%

Accounts Receivable

$724.30M

+15.6%

Inventory

$415.94M

-2.4%

Long Term Debt

$1.18B

-5.7%

Short Term Debt

$44.56M

+0.3%

Return on Assets

5.71%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

8.79%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$890.00K

-96.0%

Operating Cash Flow

$72.40M

-22.9%

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Questions About KEX

What is the current price of Kirby?

Kirby is trading at $140.36 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Kirby?

Over the past 52 weeks, Kirby has traded between $79.52 and $157.69.

How much debt does Kirby have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Kirby reported total debt of $1.23B.

How much cash does Kirby have on hand?

Kirby reported $38.96M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Kirby’s dividend yield?

Kirby does not currently have a dividend yield.

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