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Bessemer Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) by 23.2% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 250,710 shares of the shipping company's stock after buyin

Kirby (NYSE:KEX) will be releasing earnings before the market opens on Thursday, August 1, Zacks reports. (Register for Conference Call at http://mmm.wallstreethorizon.com/u.asp?u=259122)

Bank of America raised their price target on shares of Kirby from $138.00 to $141.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday.

BNP Paribas Financial Markets trimmed its holdings in Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) by 67.4% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,386 shares of the shipping company's stock after selling 11,151 shares duri

Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board purchased a new position in shares of Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 10,812 shares of the shipping company's stock, valu

Sei Investments Co. lifted its stake in Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) by 32.4% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 66,833 shares of the shipping company's stock after acquiring an

Lord Abbett & CO. LLC purchased a new position in shares of Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 240,000 shares of the shipping company's stock, valued at approximately

Scout Investments Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) by 66.5% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 108,814 shares of the shipping company'

Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. lowered its position in Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) by 47.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 6,970 shares of the shipping company's stock after selling 6,265 shares during the period. Oppenheimer Ass

Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Sets New 1-Year High at $126.43

Meeder Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 13,327 shares of the shipping company's stock, valued at approximate

Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest in June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totalling 843,800 shares, a decrease of 8.5% from the June 15th total of 922,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 496,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.7 days. Currently, 1.5% of the shares of the company are short sold.

Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC purchased a new position in shares of Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 46,131 shares of the shipping company's stock, valued at approx

Central Pacific Bank Trust Division acquired a new position in Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 9,963 shares of the shipping company's stock, valued at approximately $943,000. A n

Jennison Associates LLC grew its stake in Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) by 4.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,401,844 shares of the shipping company's stock after purchasing an additional

Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 922,200 shares, an increase of 5.4% from the May 31st total of 874,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 509,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.8 days. Currently, 1.6% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. boosted its holdings in shares of Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) by 21.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 896,257 shares of the shipping company's stock

Hodges Capital Management Inc. lowered its holdings in Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) by 32.6% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 55,531 shares of the shipping company's stock after selling 26,892 shares during the perio

Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Get Free Report) CEO David W. Grzebinski sold 3,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.31, for a total transaction of $360,930.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 63,399 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $7,627,533.69. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link.

Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) by 1.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,097,723 shares of the shipping company's stock after acquiring an

Benson Investment Management Company Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 38,382 shares of the shipping company's stock, valued at

Quadrature Capital Ltd boosted its position in Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) by 166.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 10,934 shares of the shipping company's stock after acquiring an additional 6,832 shares during the period. Quadrature Cap

Wellington Management Group LLP increased its holdings in shares of Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) by 3.6% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,828,758 shares of t

Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Get Free Report) saw a significant decrease in short interest in the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 874,700 shares, a decrease of 8.5% from the May 15th total of 955,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 472,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.9 days. Approximately 1.5% of the company's shares are short sold.

Prelude Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) by 167.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 82,388 shares of the shipping company's stock after purchasing an

Lighthouse Investment Partners LLC lowered its stake in shares of Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) by 93.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 4,265 shares of the shipping company's stock after selling 60,735 shares during the period. Lighthou

Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Get Free Report) VP Kurt A. Niemietz sold 1,500 shares of Kirby stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.50, for a total value of $179,250.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president now directly owns 926 shares in the company, valued at $110,657. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

CenterBook Partners LP bought a new stake in Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 7,462 shares of the shipping company's stock, valu

Scout Investments Inc. lessened its position in Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) by 14.1% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 65,349 shares of the shipping company's stock after selling 10,759 shares during the qu

Hsbc Holdings PLC lifted its holdings in shares of Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) by 291.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 43,868 shares of the shipping company's stock after purchasing