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Kirby NYSE:KEX Stock Report

Last Price

US$117.27

Market Cap

US$6.9b

7D

-1.3%

1Y

44.3%

Updated

26 Aug, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

Kirby Corporation Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Kirby
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$117.27
52 Week HighUS$130.90
52 Week LowUS$72.11
Beta1.18
11 Month Change-1.82%
3 Month Change-3.43%
1 Year Change44.26%
33 Year Change118.05%
5 Year Change59.36%
Change since IPO24,917.60%

Recent News & Updates

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

Recent updates

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

Some Investors May Be Worried About Kirby's (NYSE:KEX) Returns On Capital

Oct 05
Some Investors May Be Worried About Kirby's (NYSE:KEX) Returns On Capital

Kirby Corporation: Slow Growth, Rich Valuation

Aug 24

Is Kirby (NYSE:KEX) A Risky Investment?

Aug 17
Is Kirby (NYSE:KEX) A Risky Investment?

Kirby Q2 2022 Earnings Preview

Jul 27

An Intrinsic Calculation For Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Suggests It's 50% Undervalued

Jul 27
An Intrinsic Calculation For Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) Suggests It's 50% Undervalued

Shareholder Returns

KEXUS ShippingUS Market
7D-1.3%-0.8%0.1%
1Y44.3%44.7%24.9%

Return vs Industry: KEX matched the US Shipping industry which returned 44.4% over the past year.

Return vs Market: KEX exceeded the US Market which returned 25.9% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is KEX's price volatile compared to industry and market?
KEX volatility
KEX Average Weekly Movement4.4%
Shipping Industry Average Movement5.1%
Market Average Movement6.3%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market15.1%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.2%

Stable Share Price: KEX has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: KEX's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19215,450David Grzebinskikirbycorp.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

How do Kirby's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
KEX fundamental statistics
Market capUS$6.89b
Earnings (TTM)US$278.74m
Revenue (TTM)US$3.20b

24.3x

P/E Ratio

2.1x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
KEX income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$3.20b
Cost of RevenueUS$2.20b
Gross ProfitUS$999.17m
Other ExpensesUS$720.44m
EarningsUS$278.74m

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)4.82
Gross Margin31.26%
Net Profit Margin8.72%
Debt/Equity Ratio32.1%

How did KEX perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison