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NYSE:KEX

Kirby (KEX) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$74.57
+1.74 (+2.39%)
(As of 06/2/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$73.66
$74.75
50-Day Range
$66.60
$74.57
52-Week Range
$55.03
$76.34
Volume
245,836 shs
Average Volume
352,634 shs
Market Capitalization
$4.47 billion
P/E Ratio
30.81
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$86.75

Kirby MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
16.3% Upside
$86.75 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
2.38% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.43mentions of Kirby in the last 14 days
Based on 24 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$194,972 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
30.99%
From $3.55 to $4.65 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.10 out of 5 stars

Transportation Sector

71st out of 120 stocks

Water Transportation Industry

10th out of 17 stocks


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About Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Stock

Kirby Corp. is a tank barge operator, which engages in transporting bulk liquid products. It transports petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals. It operates through Marine Transportation and Distribution and Services segments. The Marine Transportation segment provides marine transportation by United States flagged vessels principally of liquid cargoes throughout the United States inland waterway system. The Distribution and Services segment is involved in after-market service and genuine replacement parts for engines, transmissions, reduction gears and related equipment used in oilfield services, marine, power generation, on-highway, and other industrial applications. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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KEX Price History

KEX Company Calendar

Last Earnings
4/27/2023
Today
6/03/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/27/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Water transportation
Sub-Industry
Marine
CUSIP
49726610
Employees
5,200
Year Founded
1921

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$86.75
High Stock Price Forecast
$90.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$82.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+16.3%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$122.29 million
Pretax Margin
6.70%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.78 billion
Cash Flow
$6.45 per share
Book Value
$51.42 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
59,100,000
Market Cap
$4.47 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.27

Key Executives

  • David W. GrzebinskiDavid W. Grzebinski
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Raj Kumar
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Scott P. MillerScott P. Miller
    Chief Information Officer & Vice President
  • Ronald A. Dragg
    Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Controller
  • Amy D. Husted
    Secretary, General Counsel & Vice President













KEX Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Kirby stock right now?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kirby in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" KEX shares.
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What is Kirby's stock price forecast for 2023?

3 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Kirby's shares. Their KEX share price forecasts range from $82.00 to $90.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $86.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have KEX shares performed in 2023?

Kirby's stock was trading at $64.35 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, KEX stock has increased by 15.9% and is now trading at $74.57.
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Are investors shorting Kirby?

Kirby saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,410,000 shares, an increase of 19.5% from the April 30th total of 1,180,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 326,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 4.3 days. Currently, 2.4% of the company's stock are sold short.
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When is Kirby's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 27th 2023.
View our KEX earnings forecast
.

How were Kirby's earnings last quarter?

Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX) posted its earnings results on Thursday, April, 27th. The shipping company reported $0.68 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.65 by $0.03. The shipping company had revenue of $750.44 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $723.67 million. Kirby had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.99% and a net margin of 4.98%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 22.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.29 EPS.

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

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

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 a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.85%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.02%), Wellington Management Group LLP (3.50%), King Luther Capital Management Corp (3.49%), FMR LLC (2.98%) and ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC (2.96%). Insiders that own company stock include Amy D Husted, Barry E Davis, C Sean Day, Christian G O'neil, David W Grzebinski, Dorman Lynn Strahan, Eric S Holcomb, J H Pyne, Joseph H Reniers, Kim B Clarke, Kurt A Niemietz, Monte J Miller, Raj Kumar, Rocky Dewbre, Ronald A Dragg, Scott P Miller and William M Waterman.
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How do I buy shares of Kirby?

Shares of KEX stock 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 $74.57.

How much money does Kirby make?

Kirby (NYSE:KEX) has a market capitalization of $4.47 billion and generates $2.78 billion in revenue each year. The shipping company earns $122.29 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.42 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Kirby have?

The company employs 5,200 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Kirby?

Kirby's mailing address is 55 WAUGH DRIVE SUITE 1000, HOUSTON TX, 77251. The official website for the company is www.kirbycorp.com. The shipping company can be reached via phone at (713) 435-1000, via email at investor.relations@kirbycorp.com, or via fax at 713-435-1010.

This page (NYSE:KEX) was last updated on 6/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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