Kirby Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
Kirby's CEO is David Grzebinski, appointed in Apr 2014, has a tenure of 11.25 years. total yearly compensation is $7.03M, comprised of 15% salary and 85% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.14% of the company’s shares, worth $7.62M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 6.8 years and 11.3 years respectively.
Key information
David Grzebinski
Chief executive officer
US$7.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 15.0% |
| CEO tenure | 11yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 6.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 11.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing
Apr 14
Should You Be Adding Kirby (NYSE:KEX) To Your Watchlist Today?
Apr 01What Is Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) Share Price Doing?
Mar 18Kirby's (NYSE:KEX) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
Mar 05Kirby: Upside From Fueled Performance And Liquidity
Feb 23Kirby Corp. Q4 Preview: Drill, Baby, Drill Seems Promising, But Early To Tell
Jan 27Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Jan 20Kirby Corporation's (NYSE:KEX) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity
Dec 23Does Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Nov 26Kirby: 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 22
Optimizing Marine Operations Amidst Challenges Fuels Strong Revenue And Shareholder Value Surge
Aug 28 Continued strength in inland marine transportation, fueled by steady demand and limited barge construction, promises enhanced future revenue and operating margins.Kirby 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 25Kirby: Barging Market Leader Poised For Higher Earnings And Share Prices
Feb 05Kirby: Takes On A Little Water With Sluggish Sequential Guidance (Rating Downgrade)
Oct 31Kirby Corporation: Pricey For Now And Not For The Right Reasons
Aug 21Kirby Corporation: Wait For Better Price Levels
Aug 08CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2024 | US$7m | US$1m | US$287m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$306m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$279m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$252m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$8m | US$1m | US$223m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$198m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$174m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$146m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$6m | US$1m | US$122m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$96m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$208m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$226m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$6m | US$968k | -US$247m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$236m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$57m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$71m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$4m | US$950k | -US$273m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$292m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$272m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$249m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$5m | US$933k | US$142m |
| Sep 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$115m |
| Jun 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$109m |
| Mar 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$90m |
| Dec 31 2018 | US$5m | US$873k | US$78m |
Compensation vs Market: David's total compensation ($USD7.03M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.70M).
Compensation vs Earnings: David's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
David Grzebinski (63 yo)
11yrs
Tenure
US$7,031,547
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 until April 2024. Mr. Grzebinski has primary resp...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 11yrs | US$7.03m | 0.14% $ 7.6m | |
| President & COO | 1yr | US$3.56m | 0.036% $ 2.0m | |
| Executive VP & CFO | 3.4yrs | US$2.17m | 0.0075% $ 405.6k | |
| VP & Chief Information Officer | 6yrs | US$1.50m | 0.0035% $ 191.4k | |
| Executive VP | 8.3yrs | US$1.90m | 0.027% $ 1.5m | |
| VP, Controller & Assistant Secretary | 22.5yrs | no data | 0.018% $ 986.9k | |
| VP of Investor Relations & Treasurer | 6yrs | no data | 0.0043% $ 234.9k | |
| Vice President of Public & Governmental Affairs | 7.5yrs | no data | 0.0032% $ 174.5k | |
| Chief Human Resources Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| President of Kirby Engine Systems | 25.9yrs | US$855.75k | 0.037% $ 2.0m |
6.8yrs
Average Tenure
57.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: KEX's management team is seasoned and experienced (6.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 11.3yrs | US$7.03m | 0.14% $ 7.6m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 13.9yrs | US$418.56k | 0.044% $ 2.4m | |
| Independent Director | 11.3yrs | US$294.81k | 0.077% $ 4.2m | |
| Independent Director | 17.3yrs | US$311.06k | 0.027% $ 1.5m | |
| Independent Director | 5.5yrs | US$298.56k | 0.028% $ 1.5m | |
| Independent Director | 12.3yrs | US$279.81k | 0.21% $ 11.4m | |
| Independent Director | 3.8yrs | US$298.56k | 0.018% $ 990.2k | |
| Independent Director | 9.5yrs | US$306.06k | 0.047% $ 2.6m | |
| Independent Director | 2.3yrs | US$289.19k | 0.0093% $ 505.7k |
11.3yrs
Average Tenure
68yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: KEX's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 11.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/04/16 10:09 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/04/16 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Kirby Corporation is covered by 23 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Kevin Sterling | Benchmark Company |
| Kenneth Hoexter | BofA Global Research |
| Gregory Lewis | BTIG |