Kirby Corporation (KEX)

NYSE Industrials Marine Transportation S&P MidCap 400
$121.00
+1.53 (+1.28%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
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Performance

price return
1W-15.9%
1M-12.4%
3M-8.7%
6M-14.9%
YTD+9.8%
1Y+13.9%
3Y+59.1%
5Y+130.9%

Key statistics

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Market cap$6.3B
P/E (TTM)17.4
EPS (TTM, diluted)$6.95
P/S1.75
P/B1.83
EV / EBITDA9.3
Revenue (TTM)$3.60B
Revenue growth+8.5%
Net margin10.4%
ROE10.9%
Debt / equity0.31
FCF yield6.2%
Dividend yield—
Payout ratio—
Beta (1Y)0.63
Volatility (1Y)29.0%
52-week range$105.10 – $157.69
Avg volume (50D)552.64K

Revenue & net income — last 8 quarters

Statements →
Oct 28, 4:11 PM ET

Kirby Q3 EPS rises 27% to $2.09; 2026 EPS growth guidance narrowed to 10% to 15%

Positive earnings 2.02

Kirby reported third-quarter 2026 net earnings attributable to Kirby of $110.8 million, or $2.09 per diluted share, up from $1.65 a year earlier, on revenue of $977.2 million versus $871.2 million. The company narrowed its full-year 2026 EPS growth guidance to 10% to 15% and said it expects results toward the upper end of that range, while also agreeing to buy inland marine assets for $115 million.

  • Q3 2026 diluted EPS of $2.09 versus $1.65 in Q3 2025; net earnings attributable to Kirby of $110.8 million versus $92.5 million
  • Total revenues of $977.2 million versus $871.2 million; marine transportation revenues of $568.7 million and distribution and services revenues of $408.5 million
  • Agreement to acquire inland marine assets for $115 million, expected to close in Q4 2026 subject to customary conditions
  • Kirby repurchased $112 million of shares in Q3 2026; free cash flow was $74.0 million versus $160.3 million a year earlier
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Oct 8, 12:28 PM ET

Kirby Corp. Controller Ronald Dragg to retire in Q1 2027 after 10-K filing

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Kirby Corporation said its Vice President, Controller and Assistant Secretary, Ronald A. Dragg, intends to retire in the first quarter of 2027, after the Company files its 2026 Form 10-K. He will keep his current roles through the transition, and the filing says his retirement does not involve any disagreement with the Company on operations, accounting or controls.

  • Ronald A. Dragg, 62, notified the Company on October 6, 2026 of his plan to retire.
  • Retirement is planned for the first quarter of 2027, after the 2026 Form 10-K is filed.
  • Dragg will continue in his positions and help ensure an orderly transition.
  • Compensation terms for the retirement have not been set; the Company will file an amended 8-K if a material arrangement is approved.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Jul 29, 3:54 PM ET

Kirby Q2 revenue rises 8% to $922.4 million; EPS flat at $1.67

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

Kirby reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $922.4 million, up from $855.5 million a year earlier, while net earnings attributable to Kirby fell to $89.7 million from $94.3 million and diluted EPS was flat at $1.67. The company said it expects full-year 2026 results to trend toward the upper end of its 5% to 15% EPS growth guidance range, and it has continued share repurchases.

  • Q2 2026 revenue $922.4 million vs. $855.5 million in Q2 2025; operating income $122.4 million vs. $131.8 million
  • Diluted EPS $1.67 in both Q2 2026 and Q2 2025; EBITDA (non-GAAP) $199.7 million vs. $202.2 million
  • Full-year 2026 EPS growth guidance of 5% to 15% reaffirmed, with results expected toward the upper end
  • Share repurchases of $59.7 million in Q2 2026 and $29.0 million in Q3 2026 to date
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Apr 30, 2:17 PM ET

Kirby raises 2026 EPS growth guidance to 5%-15% as first-quarter earnings rise 13%

Positive guidance Written later 2.025.025.07

Kirby reported first-quarter 2026 net earnings attributable to Kirby of $81.2 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, up from $76.0 million, or $1.33 per share, a year earlier, on revenue of $844.1 million compared with $785.7 million. The company raised its full-year 2026 earnings per share growth guidance to 5% to 15%, up from 0% to 12%, citing improved marine market conditions and power generation demand.

  • Q1 2026 diluted EPS $1.50 vs. $1.33; net earnings attributable to Kirby $81.2 million vs. $76.0 million
  • Total revenues $844.1 million vs. $785.7 million; EBITDA (non-GAAP) $183.1 million vs. $174.3 million
  • 2026 EPS growth guidance raised to 5% to 15% from 0% to 12%; distribution and services operating margin was 6.7% vs. 7.3%
  • Q1 share repurchases of $52.7 million at an average price of $123.18; stockholders elected three Class I directors on April 27, 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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Recent SEC filings

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Famous investors who own KEX

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InvestorValue% of portfolioLast quarter
Ray Dalio Bridgewater Associates $11.75M0.05% Reduced

From each investor's latest 13F filing (Q2 2026); positions are as of the quarter end and filed up to 45 days later.

Insider transactions

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DateInsiderTypeSharesPriceValue
Nov 02Grzebinski David W
Director, CEO
Sell18.31K$141.32$2.59M

Prices are end-of-day and split-adjusted. Financial data from Kirby Corporation's SEC XBRL filings. Not investment advice.