Kirby Corporation

NYSE:KEX Stock Report

Market Cap: US$7.4b

Kirby Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

Kirby's CEO is David Grzebinski, appointed in Apr 2014, has a tenure of 10.58 years. total yearly compensation is $7.72M, comprised of 13.4% salary and 86.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.11% of the company’s shares, worth $8.01M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 6.3 years and 9.8 years respectively.

Key information

David Grzebinski

Chief executive officer

US$7.7m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage13.4%
CEO tenure10.6yrs
CEO ownership0.1%
Management average tenure6.3yrs
Board average tenure9.8yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Kirby: A Market Leader With Encouraging Growth Prospects

Nov 14

Is There An Opportunity With Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) 44% Undervaluation?

Nov 13
Is There An Opportunity With Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) 44% Undervaluation?

Is Kirby (NYSE:KEX) A Risky Investment?

Oct 20
Is Kirby (NYSE:KEX) A Risky Investment?

Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Oct 06
Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Is Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Potentially Undervalued?

Sep 22
Is Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Potentially Undervalued?

Kirby Stock: Favorable Coastal Supply/Demand Dynamics Driving Strong Earnings Growth

Aug 26

Why We're Not Concerned About Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) Share Price

Aug 05
Why We're Not Concerned About Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) Share Price

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Presents An Opportunity

Jul 11
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Presents An Opportunity

Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Jun 28
Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

When Should You Buy Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX)?

Jun 15
When Should You Buy Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX)?

Kirby Up Strongly On A Multiyear Pricing And Margin Expansion Opportunity

Jun 13

Is There An Opportunity With Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) 42% Undervaluation?

Jun 02
Is There An Opportunity With Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) 42% Undervaluation?

Does Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Apr 25
Does Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Investors Appear Satisfied With Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) Prospects

Apr 01
Investors Appear Satisfied With Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) Prospects

With EPS Growth And More, Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Makes An Interesting Case

Mar 20
With EPS Growth And More, Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Makes An Interesting Case

Is Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Potentially Undervalued?

Mar 08
Is Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Potentially Undervalued?

Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Shares Could Be 36% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Feb 25
Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Shares Could Be 36% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Kirby: Barging Market Leader Poised For Higher Earnings And Share Prices

Feb 05

Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

Dec 29
Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

The Return Trends At Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Look Promising

Dec 17
The Return Trends At Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Look Promising

We Think Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Dec 05
We Think Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

With EPS Growth And More, Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Makes An Interesting Case

Nov 23
With EPS Growth And More, Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Makes An Interesting Case

Are Investors Undervaluing Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) By 20%?

Nov 11
Are Investors Undervaluing Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) By 20%?

Kirby: Takes On A Little Water With Sluggish Sequential Guidance (Rating Downgrade)

Oct 31

Kirby's (NYSE:KEX) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Sep 13
Kirby's (NYSE:KEX) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Why Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Could Be Worth Watching

Aug 23
Why Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Could Be Worth Watching

Kirby Corporation: Pricey For Now And Not For The Right Reasons

Aug 21

Is Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Trading At A 24% Discount?

Aug 08
Is Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Trading At A 24% Discount?

Kirby Corporation: Wait For Better Price Levels

Aug 08

Does Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jul 22
Does Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Returns At Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Jun 05
Returns At Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX)?

May 18
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX)?

Is There An Opportunity With Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) 32% Undervaluation?

Apr 29
Is There An Opportunity With Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) 32% Undervaluation?

Is Kirby (NYSE:KEX) A Risky Investment?

Apr 11
Is Kirby (NYSE:KEX) A Risky Investment?

Returns At Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Mar 06
Returns At Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Kirby Q4 2022 Earnings Preview

Jan 30

Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 51% Above Its Share Price

Jan 24
Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 51% Above Its Share Price

Is It Time To Consider Buying Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX)?

Jan 05
Is It Time To Consider Buying Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX)?

Here's Why Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Nov 30
Here's Why Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Kirby Non-GAAP EPS of $0.65 beats by $0.06, revenue of $745.84M beats by $16.26M

Oct 24

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has David Grzebinski's remuneration changed compared to Kirby's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Sep 30 2024n/an/a

US$306m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

US$279m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

US$252m

Dec 31 2023US$8mUS$1m

US$223m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

US$198m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

US$174m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

US$146m

Dec 31 2022US$6mUS$1m

US$122m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

US$96m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-US$208m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

-US$226m

Dec 31 2021US$6mUS$968k

-US$247m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

-US$236m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

US$57m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

US$71m

Dec 31 2020US$4mUS$950k

-US$273m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-US$292m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-US$272m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-US$249m

Dec 31 2019US$5mUS$933k

US$142m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

US$115m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

US$109m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

US$90m

Dec 31 2018US$5mUS$873k

US$78m

Sep 30 2018n/an/a

US$332m

Jun 30 2018n/an/a

US$319m

Mar 31 2018n/an/a

US$316m

Dec 31 2017US$4mUS$799k

US$311m

Compensation vs Market: David's total compensation ($USD7.72M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD7.97M).

Compensation vs Earnings: David's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.

CEO

David Grzebinski (63 yo)

10.6yrs

Tenure

US$7,722,709

Compensation

Mr. David W. Grzebinski, CFA, has been Chief Executive Officer of Kirby Corporation since April 29, 2014 and served as its President since January 01, 2014. He has been Director of Kirby Corporation since...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
David Grzebinski
CEO & Director10.6yrsUS$7.72m0.11%
$ 8.0m
Christian O'Neil
President & COOless than a yearUS$3.17m0.023%
$ 1.7m
Raj Kumar
Executive VP & CFO3yrsUS$1.76m0.0030%
$ 220.2k
Scott Miller
VP & Chief Information Officer5.6yrsUS$1.47m0.0017%
$ 128.1k
Amy Husted
Executive VP7.8yrsUS$1.84m0.016%
$ 1.2m
Ronald Dragg
VP, Controller & Assistant Secretary22.1yrsno data0.016%
$ 1.2m
Kurt Niemietz
VP of Investor Relations & Treasurer5.6yrsno data0.0016%
$ 118.6k
William Woodruff
Vice President of Public & Government Affairs7.1yrsno data0.0016%
$ 120.8k
Julie Kruger
Vice President of Human Resources1.7yrsno data0.0045%
$ 332.1k
Dorman Strahan
President of Kirby Engine Systems25.5yrsUS$855.75k0.036%
$ 2.7m

6.3yrs

Average Tenure

53yo

Average Age

Experienced Management: KEX's management team is seasoned and experienced (6.3 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
David Grzebinski
CEO & Director10.8yrsUS$7.72m0.11%
$ 8.0m
Richard Alario
Independent Chairman of the Board13.5yrsUS$327.02k0.044%
$ 3.2m
Barry Davis
Independent Director9.8yrsUS$327.11k0.076%
$ 5.6m
Richard Stewart
Independent Director16.8yrsUS$309.52k0.041%
$ 3.0m
Tanya Beder
Independent Director5.1yrsUS$297.02k0.028%
$ 2.1m
William Waterman
Independent Director11.9yrsUS$312.11k0.13%
$ 9.9m
Shawn Williams
Independent Director3.3yrsUS$295.15k0.018%
$ 1.3m
Anne-Marie Ainsworth
Independent Director9.1yrsUS$297.02k0.047%
$ 3.5m
Susan Dio
Independent Director1.8yrsUS$326.30k0.0092%
$ 679.0k

9.8yrs

Average Tenure

68yo

Average Age

Experienced Board: KEX's board of directors are considered experienced (9.8 years average tenure).