KEXIndustrials · Marine ShippingThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering Kirby Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $167 — +20.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 94 of 100 as at 22 Aug 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 (95): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (50): 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.
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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 +20.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $165 → $170 |
| 29 July 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | $170 |
| 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 | — |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Nov 2025 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
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 24 Aug 2026, Kirby Corp. returned +38.1% against +19.6% 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 36% of US stocks
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Higher than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US stocks
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Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
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 $7.3B and an enterprise value of $8.5B.
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: 21.5×; forward P/E: 16.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Kirby Corp. employs 5,233 people — $667K of revenue per employee.
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Kirby Corp. (KEX) reported second-quarter revenues that beat estimates due to strong marine demand, but earnings fell short of expectations driven by higher fuel costs and shipyard activity.
Why it matters — This report gives KEX watchers insight into how fuel cost pressures and shipyard operations can offset strong revenue from marine demand.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted Kirby Corp. (KEX) as a strong momentum stock through its Style Scores system, which helps investors identify top-rated stocks based on investing style.
Why it matters — KEX watchers would note that the stock received a positive designation from a widely followed research service, signaling favorable momentum characteristics.
Wall Street analysts' consensus price target suggests a 27.4% upside for Kirby (KEX), though the report notes the metric is not highly reliable. The article highlights that an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could signal near-term upside for the stock.
Why it matters — KEX watchers would care because analyst price targets and earnings estimate revisions are common inputs that some investors consider when evaluating the stock's outlook.
Kirby reported second-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.67, up 11% sequentially but unchanged from the prior-year period, driven by strong marine transportation utilization and growth in power generation and marine repair.
Why it matters — The results show steady sequential improvement and sustained performance across Kirby's key marine and energy-services segments, which are core to its business.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Kirby Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings call.
Why it matters — Earnings call transcripts provide KEX watchers with management's full remarks and Q&A on quarterly performance and outlook.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Kirby Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $167, with estimates ranging from $158 to $175. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering Kirby Corp., 6 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Kirby Corp. 94 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Kirby Corp. ranks 94 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 (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +20.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Kirby Corp. 94 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 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: $158 to $175 over the next 12 months.
Kirby Corp. returned +38.1% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Kirby Corporation is a premier operator within the marine transportation industry in the United States, providing vital shipping and transportation services on the nation's inland and coastal waterways. Kirby specializes in the transport of bulk liquid products, such as petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Aug 2026): "Kirby Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates on Fuel Costs, Revenue Beat". Kirby Corp. (KEX) reported second-quarter revenues that beat estimates due to strong marine demand, but earnings fell short of expectations driven by higher fuel costs and shipyard activity.
Kirby Corporation is a premier operator within the marine transportation industry in the United States, providing vital shipping and transportation services on the nation's inland and coastal waterways. Kirby specializes in the transport of bulk liquid products, such as petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals. As a key player in the logistics chain for these commodities, Kirby Corporation supports sectors like energy, agriculture, and manufacturing, ensuring the crucial movement of raw materials and finished goods. In addition to maritime operations, Kirby also offers a complementary service of diesel engine services and the sale of related parts, particularly catering to the marine, power generation, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Kirby Corporation is strategically positioned to capitalize on the significant infrastructures of waterways in the U.S., emphasizing safe and efficient marine transport, which plays a vital role in the overall economic landscape and supply chain logistics.
CEO Mr. David W. Grzebinski C.F.A. · 5,233 employees · United States · https://kirbycorp.com
