Kirby Stock Forecast, Price & News

Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kirby a buy right now?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kirby in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" Kirby stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in KEX, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Kirby's stock been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Kirby's stock was trading at $45.38 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, KEX stock has increased by 15.1% and is now trading at $52.22.
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Are investors shorting Kirby?

Kirby saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,670,000 shares, an increase of 24.6% from the October 31st total of 1,340,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 371,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.5 days. Currently, 2.8% of the shares of the stock are short sold.
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When is Kirby's next earnings date?

Kirby is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, January 27th 2022.
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How were Kirby's earnings last quarter?

Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 28th. The shipping company reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.04. The shipping company earned $598.92 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $575.48 million. Kirby had a negative net margin of 10.99% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.30%. The company's revenue was up 20.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.46 EPS.
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What price target have analysts set for KEX?

5 analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Kirby's stock. Their forecasts range from $55.00 to $65.00. On average, they expect Kirby's share price to reach $60.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.9% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Kirby's key executives?

Kirby's management team includes the following people:

• David W. Grzebinski, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• William G. Harvey, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Scott P. Miller, Chief Information Officer & Vice President
• Ronald A. Dragg, Vice President & Controller
• Amy D. Husted, Secretary, General Counsel & Vice President

What is David W. Grzebinski's approval rating as Kirby's CEO?

23 employees have rated Kirby CEO David W. Grzebinski on Glassdoor.com. David W. Grzebinski has an approval rating of 94% among Kirby's employees. This puts David W. Grzebinski in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Kirby's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Kirby include Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH), Matson (MATX), Carnival Co. & (CUK), Teekay LNG Partners (TGP), Golden Ocean Group (GOGL), Golar LNG (GLNG), FLEX LNG (FLNG), International Seaways (INSW), KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP), Tidewater (TDW), Teekay Tankers (TNK), Nordic American Tankers (NAT), GasLog Partners (GLOP), Höegh LNG Partners (HMLP) and Dynagas LNG Partners (DLNG).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Kirby own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Kirby investors own include Exxon Mobil (XOM), Brookdale Senior Living (BKD), Caterpillar (CAT), Netflix (NFLX), Boeing (BA), Delta Air Lines (DAL), General Electric (GE), Alphabet (GOOG), Alibaba Group (BABA) and Chevron (CVX).

What is Kirby's stock symbol?

Kirby trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "KEX."

Who are Kirby's major shareholders?

Kirby's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.15%), ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC (3.62%), Wellington Management Group LLP (3.26%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.21%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (2.49%) and Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC (2.37%). Company insiders that own Kirby stock include Amy D Husted, Barry E Davis, Christian G O'neil, David W Grzebinski, Eric S Holcomb, Joseph H Reniers, Kim B Clarke, Monte J Miller, Ronald A Dragg, Scott P Miller and William M Waterman.
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Which major investors are selling Kirby stock?

KEX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., New York State Common Retirement Fund, Victory Capital Management Inc., Deutsche Bank AG, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, California State Teachers Retirement System, TCW Group Inc., and Assenagon Asset Management S.A.. Company insiders that have sold Kirby company stock in the last year include Amy D Husted, Christian G O'neil, David W Grzebinski, Eric S Holcomb, Monte J Miller, Ronald A Dragg, Scott P Miller, and William M Waterman.
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Which major investors are buying Kirby stock?

KEX stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Renaissance Technologies LLC, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Balyasny Asset Management LLC, King Luther Capital Management Corp, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Brandywine Global Investment Management LLC, and Hood River Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Kirby stock in the last two years include Barry E Davis, and Kim B Clarke.
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How do I buy shares of Kirby?

Shares of KEX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Kirby's stock price today?

One share of KEX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $52.22.

How much money does Kirby make?

Kirby has a market capitalization of $3.14 billion and generates $2.17 billion in revenue each year. The shipping company earns $-272.55 million in net income (profit) each year or ($3.93) on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Kirby have?

Kirby employs 5,400 workers across the globe.

When was Kirby founded?

Kirby was founded in 1921.

What is Kirby's official website?

The official website for Kirby is www.kirbycorp.com.

Where are Kirby's headquarters?

Kirby is headquartered at 55 WAUGH DRIVE SUITE 1000, HOUSTON TX, 77251.

How can I contact Kirby?

Kirby's mailing address is 55 WAUGH DRIVE SUITE 1000, HOUSTON TX, 77251. The shipping company can be reached via phone at (713) 435-1000, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 713-435-1010.