KEX Stock Overview
Operates domestic tank barges in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$129.30 |
| 52 Week High | US$132.21 |
| 52 Week Low | US$72.11 |
| Beta | 1.18 |
| 11 Month Change | 5.97% |
| 3 Month Change | 10.86% |
| 1 Year Change | 67.40% |
| 33 Year Change | 124.05% |
| 5 Year Change | 51.94% |
| Change since IPO | 27,484.00% |
Recent News & Updates
Kirby: A Market Leader With Encouraging Growth Prospects
Nov 14Is There An Opportunity With Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) 44% Undervaluation?
Nov 13
Is Kirby (NYSE:KEX) A Risky Investment?
Oct 20Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
Oct 06Recent updates
Kirby: A Market Leader With Encouraging Growth Prospects
Nov 14Is There An Opportunity With Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) 44% Undervaluation?
Nov 13Is Kirby (NYSE:KEX) A Risky Investment?
Oct 20Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
Oct 06Is Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Potentially Undervalued?
Sep 22Kirby Stock: Favorable Coastal Supply/Demand Dynamics Driving Strong Earnings Growth
Aug 26Why We're Not Concerned About Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) Share Price
Aug 05If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Presents An Opportunity
Jul 11Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
Jun 28When Should You Buy Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX)?
Jun 15Kirby Up Strongly On A Multiyear Pricing And Margin Expansion Opportunity
Jun 13Is There An Opportunity With Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) 42% Undervaluation?
Jun 02Does Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Apr 25Investors Appear Satisfied With Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) Prospects
Apr 01With EPS Growth And More, Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Makes An Interesting Case
Mar 20Is Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Potentially Undervalued?
Mar 08Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Shares Could Be 36% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Feb 25Kirby: Barging Market Leader Poised For Higher Earnings And Share Prices
Feb 05Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing
Dec 29The Return Trends At Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Look Promising
Dec 17We Think Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Dec 05With EPS Growth And More, Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Makes An Interesting Case
Nov 23Are Investors Undervaluing Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) By 20%?
Nov 11Kirby: Takes On A Little Water With Sluggish Sequential Guidance (Rating Downgrade)
Oct 31Kirby's (NYSE:KEX) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
Sep 13Why Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Could Be Worth Watching
Aug 23Kirby Corporation: Pricey For Now And Not For The Right Reasons
Aug 21Is Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Trading At A 24% Discount?
Aug 08Kirby Corporation: Wait For Better Price Levels
Aug 08Does Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Jul 22Returns At Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Jun 05Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX)?
May 18Is There An Opportunity With Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) 32% Undervaluation?
Apr 29Is Kirby (NYSE:KEX) A Risky Investment?
Apr 11Returns At Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Mar 06Kirby Q4 2022 Earnings Preview
Jan 30Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 51% Above Its Share Price
Jan 24Is It Time To Consider Buying Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX)?
Jan 05Here's Why Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Nov 30Kirby Non-GAAP EPS of $0.65 beats by $0.06, revenue of $745.84M beats by $16.26M
Oct 24Shareholder Returns
| KEX | US Shipping | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.6% | -1.2% | -1.0% |
| 1Y | 67.4% | 51.5% | 30.3% |
Return vs Industry: KEX exceeded the US Shipping industry which returned 52.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: KEX exceeded the US Market which returned 30.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| KEX volatility | |
|---|---|
| KEX Average Weekly Movement | 4.3% |
| Shipping Industry Average Movement | 4.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: KEX has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: KEX's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 5,450 | David Grzebinski | kirbycorp.com |
Kirby Corporation operates domestic tank barges in the United States. Its Marine Transportation segment provides marine transportation service and towing vessel transporting bulk liquid product, as well as operates tank barge throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, coastwise along three United States coasts, and in Alaska and Hawaii. It also transports petrochemicals, black oils, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals by tank barges; and operates offshore dry-bulk barges and tugboat units that are engaged in the offshore transportation of dry-bulk cargos in the United States coastal trade.
Kirby Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| KEX fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$7.36b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$305.75m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.26b |
24.3x
P/E Ratio2.3x
P/S RatioIs KEX overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| KEX income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$3.26b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.22b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.04b |
| Other Expenses | US$738.25m |
| Earnings | US$305.75m |
Last Reported Earnings
Sep 30, 2024
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 5.33 |
| Gross Margin | 32.00% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.37% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 29.6% |
How did KEX perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparison