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KEX Stock Forecast: Kirby Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 5 Nov 2026
$119
−6.75% on the day

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Kirby Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $170 — +42.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 5 Nov 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$6.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
95/ 100
Median analyst target
$170
Analysts covering
7
Revenue$922.4M+7.8% y/y
Operating income$121.6M
Net income$89.8M
Free cash flow$758K
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−18.2%
1M
−14.6%
YTD
+8.4%
1Y
+12.4%
From 52W high
−21.7%
From 52W low
+12.9%
$106
$153
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

KEX stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 5 Nov 2026
95/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
91
Revisions
90
Momentum
83
Quality
80
Value
77
Volatility
65
Accruals
64
Growth
62
Size
19

Issuance (91): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Growth (62): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (19): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

KEX stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KEX, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$100$120$140$160$180$200$220Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26KEXHigh $210Median $170Low $163

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says7 analysts
7 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $163Median $170High $210

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +42.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
29 Oct 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$200 → $210
29 Oct 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight$170 → $175
14 Oct 2026JP MorganInitiatesOverweight$200
14 Oct 2026JP MorganInitiatesOverweight—
8 Oct 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
8 Oct 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$170 → $169
31 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$165 → $170
31 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
29 July 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy$170
29 July 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy—
14 July 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy$170
14 July 2026BTIGReiteratesBuy—
13 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$160 → $165
13 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
8 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$169 → $182
8 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
1 May 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
30 Apr 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
15 Apr 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
9 Apr 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—

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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Performance

KEX vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 5 Nov 2026, Kirby Corp. returned +12.4% against +9.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

KEX vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26KEXS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

KEX analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+2.0%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Kirby Corp. (KEX) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
18.4×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.9×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

Price / book
2.0×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.7×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
12.2%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
19.8%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Gross margin
23.9%

Higher than 26% of US stocks

Operating margin
15.5%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Net margin
10.4%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
10.5%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.9%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

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.

Key statistics

Kirby Corp. (KEX) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $6.8B and an enterprise value of $8.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.5B. The latest quarter grew 12.2% 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 53.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 18.4×; forward P/E: 15.0× — 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.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 5 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

KEX vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelMarine Shipping
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
KEXKirby Corp.$6.8B95
MATXMatson, Inc.$6.4B97
ZIMZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.$3.3B87
ECOOkeanis Eco Tankers Corp.$3.2B76
SBLKStar Bulk Carriers Corp.$3.0B99
DACDanaos Corp.$2.7B87
SFLSFL Corp. Ltd.$1.6B97

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Kirby Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest KEX news & analysis

Kirby Corporation: Power Growth Is Real, But The Cash Flow Needs To Catch Up

Seeking Alpha · 6 Nov 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha rates Kirby HOLD at $140.82, citing a base sum-of-the-parts target of $155.23 and moderate near-term upside. Marine revenue and operating profit rose 17% and 26% in Q3, while Distribution & Services is growing; cash conversion and margin sustainability remain concerns.

Why it matters — KEX watchers may weigh the reported operational recovery against questions about converting growth into cash and sustaining margins.

Here's Why Kirby (KEX) is a Strong Value Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 4 Nov 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research explains that its Style Scores help investors identify stocks rated highly for different investing styles, and presents Kirby as a strong value stock.

Why it matters — KEX watchers may find the item relevant because it frames Kirby through Zacks' value-oriented stock-rating approach.

Kirby Corporation (KEX) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 28 Oct 2026neutral

Kirby Corporation held its Q3 2026 earnings call on October 28, 2026. The excerpt lists company executives and participating analysts but provides no discussion of results or business developments.

Why it matters — KEX watchers are alerted to the earnings call, but the supplied excerpt contains no substantive financial or operating details to assess.

Kirby: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

The Motley Fool · 28 Oct 2026positive

Kirby reported third-quarter earnings per share of $2.09, up 27% year over year, while its power generation equipment backlog increased to more than $1.5 billion.

Why it matters — The earnings growth and larger backlog are relevant indicators for investors tracking Kirby’s recent results and equipment demand.

Kirby Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 28 Oct 2026positive

Kirby reported record third-quarter earnings per share of $2.09, up 27% year over year. Its marine transportation and Distribution & Services businesses benefited from strong utilization, pricing, and demand for power-generation equipment.

Why it matters — The results highlight the operating factors behind Kirby’s record quarterly earnings.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about KEX stock

What is the KEX stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Kirby Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $170, with estimates ranging from $163 to $210. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is KEX stock a buy right now?

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 5 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KEX?

As at 5 Nov 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 (91 of 100).

Will KEX stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +42.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Kirby Corp. 95 out of 100 as at 5 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the KEX stock forecast for 2030?

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: $163 to $210 over the next 12 months.

How has KEX stock performed over the past year?

Kirby Corp. returned +12.4% over the 12 months to 5 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Kirby Corp. do?

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.

What is the latest news on KEX?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 6 Nov 2026): "Kirby Corporation: Power Growth Is Real, But The Cash Flow Needs To Catch Up". Seeking Alpha rates Kirby HOLD at $140.82, citing a base sum-of-the-parts target of $155.23 and moderate near-term upside. Marine revenue and operating profit rose 17% and 26% in Q3, while Distribution & Services is growing; cash conversion and margin sustainability remain concerns.

Company

About Kirby Corp.

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