KEXIndustrials · Marine ShippingThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Kirby Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $169 — +23.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 15 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Kirby Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (96): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (49): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (18): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KEX, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +23.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Initiates | Overweight | $200 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $170 → $169 |
| 31 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $165 → $170 |
| 31 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 July 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | $170 |
| 29 July 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 14 July 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | $170 |
| 14 July 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 13 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $160 → $165 |
| 13 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | $169 → $182 |
| 8 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 30 Apr 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Jan 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 Jan 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KEX appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 16 Oct 2026, Kirby Corp. returned +61.0% against +16.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 35% of US stocks
Cheaper than 51% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Higher than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Kirby Corp. has a market value of $7.2B and an enterprise value of $8.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.5B. The latest quarter grew 7.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $355.9M, a 10.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $6.50.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $475.6M, after $234.1M of capital spending.
Kirby Corp. spent $333.9M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 21.0×; forward P/E: 16.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Kirby Corp. employs 5,233 people — $667K of revenue per employee.
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Kirby (KEX) was upgraded to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about its earnings prospects.
Why it matters — KEX watchers may note the upgrade as a signal of improved earnings optimism in Zacks’ ranking.
Zacks Investment Research compares the year-to-date performance of Kirby (KEX) and Landstar System (LSTR) against their sector. The article examines how these transportation stocks have fared relative to the broader group so far this year.
Why it matters — A KEX watcher would care because the comparison shows how Kirby has performed relative to its peers and the transportation sector this year.
Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) and Kirby Corp. (KEX), both in the Transportation - Shipping sector, asking which presents the better value opportunity for investors at this time.
Why it matters — The piece directly examines KEX against a peer, offering value-focused investors a comparative look at how the company is positioned within its sector.
Kirby Corporation announced it will release its 2026 third quarter results at 6:00 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, followed by an earnings conference call webcast at 7:30 a.m. CDT.
Why it matters — KEX watchers will want to mark the date to hear the company's third quarter financial results and commentary on the earnings webcast.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted Kirby (KEX) as a top value stock for the long term, referencing its Zacks Style Scores as a framework for identifying strong, market-beating stocks.
Why it matters — A KEX watcher would care because the report casts the company in a favorable light as a long-term value pick, which could influence investor perception.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Kirby Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $169, with estimates ranging from $156 to $200. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering Kirby Corp., 7 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Kirby Corp. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Oct 2026, Kirby Corp. ranks 95 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +23.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Kirby Corp. 95 out of 100 as at 15 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Kirby Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KEX are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $156 to $200 over the next 12 months.
Kirby Corp. returned +61.0% over the 12 months to 16 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Kirby Corporation is a U.S. marine transportation and industrial services company that specializes in moving bulk liquid cargoes by tank barge and towing vessel.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 9 Oct 2026): "What Makes Kirby (KEX) a New Buy Stock". Kirby (KEX) was upgraded to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about its earnings prospects.
Kirby Corporation is a U.S. marine transportation and industrial services company that specializes in moving bulk liquid cargoes by tank barge and towing vessel. Its marine transportation business carries petrochemicals, refined petroleum products, black oil, and agricultural chemicals through inland waterways and coastal routes, serving energy, chemical, and agricultural supply chains. The company also operates a distribution and services segment that supplies, rents, and services engines, transmissions, power generation equipment, electrical controls, and related industrial parts for oilfield, marine, on-highway, and power generation applications. Kirby Corporation plays a key role in supporting domestic logistics and equipment maintenance for industries that depend on reliable bulk transport and specialized industrial support services.
CEO Mr. David W. Grzebinski C.F.A. · 5,233 employees · United States · https://kirbycorp.com
