Kirby Corporation (KEX) Stock: Price, Forecast & Analyst Target
Kirby Corporation (KEX) — MoonshotScore 76/100 (Strong band), calculated Oct 4, 2026. Price $137.87 (+3.30%), as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session; market cap $7.38B. Expected results Oct 28, 2026.
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Market value / cash and short-term investments: 189.43× (market value Oct 2, 2026; cash Jun 30, 2026) · expected results Oct 28, 2026
Kirby Corporation · KEX · NYSE · Industrials · Marine Shipping
Research dated 2026-09-13: Kirby Corporation moves bulk liquids by tank barge across domestic waterways and coastlines, while a separate distribution and services operation sells, rebuilds, rents, and manufactures equipment for marine, energy, transportation, and industrial customers. Kirby’s earnings path depends on whether growing activity can translate into cash after fleet, equipment, and working-capital demands.
Price as of Oct 2, 2026
Key Statistics
MoonshotScore v2 · Kirby (KEX)
StrongWhy this rating? Method, drivers & history
Bands for the MoonshotScore: Exceptional 80-100 · Strong 65-79 · Fair 45-64 · Weak below 45.
- Business Quality — Is this a genuinely good business?
- Financial Safety — Could this blow up on me?
- Valuation — Am I paying a fair price?
- Growth Durability — Is the growth real and likely to last?
- Momentum — Is the market already moving on this?
A strong balance sheet and durable growth, at a cheap price, though quality is only decent; the market is already moving on it. Business Quality: Solid; Financial Safety: Sound; Valuation: Fair; Growth Durability: Compounding; Momentum: Rising.
- quarterly revenue $922M (Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 2026)
- EPS beat 7 of 8
- Altman Z 3.33 · Piotroski F 7
Helping: balance-sheet strength, an attractive price, durable growth, positive momentum
What has the MoonshotScore done over time?
| Recorded | Score | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Strong | |
| 75 | Strong | |
| 75 | Strong | |
| 75 | Strong | |
| 76 | Strong | |
| 76 | Strong |
The score was 76 in the stored Oct 3, 2026 snapshot and remains 76 in the current publication computed Oct 4, 2026 (0).
Calculation uses the most recent completed US trading session. Live price changes do not update the score immediately.
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Price & valuation
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Latest provided price | $137.87 |
| Change on the day | +3.30% |
| 52-week range | $79.52–$157.69 |
| Market capitalisation | $7.38B |
| Price / earnings (trailing) | 21.08 |
| Shares traded on the day | 503.4K |
| Beta (volatility vs the S&P 500) | 0.87 |
Price & events
Triangles mark reported quarters on the line: pointing up is above the recorded estimate, down is below, a diamond means no estimate on file or a dated event that is not a results report. Numbers key to the dated list. Point at or tab to any week for its close.
Events behind the price
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
- · Earnings call · management outlook
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
Results dates follow the earnings feed; call dates follow the transcript provider. Nearby dates do not establish that an event caused a price move.
Upcoming events
Management outlook
With respect to capital expenditures, we continue to expect full-year capital spending to range between $220 million to $260 million.
Raj Kumar · Statement from
We expect these working capital requirements to normalize during the second half supporting a meaningful improvement in free cash flow.
Raj Kumar · Statement from
Statement dates identify the earnings call, not a deadline. Management expectations and provider estimates can change.
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Council score for Kirby (KEX): perspectives
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Balance Sheet & Valuation · historical
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How to read these bars and different assessments
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On Sep 24, 2026, the Munger lens read the price at that time as undervalued against its own estimate of value.
Readings on this page are from Oct 5, 2026, except a card that shows its own read date.
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What is Kirby (KEX), and what does it report?
Short answer · as of
Kirby Corporation is a leading operator of domestic tank barges within the United States. Its Marine Transportation division specializes in moving bulk liquid products, providing comprehensive marine transport and towing services.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
Kirby is not simply an ocean shipper. Its marine transportation business carries petrochemicals, petroleum products, agricultural chemicals, and dry-bulk commodities through an inland and coastal network, while distribution and services supplies parts, maintenance, rentals, manufactured equipment, electrical systems, and energy storage to industrial customers and government buyers.
Reported revenue therefore combines transportation demand with equipment and service activity. Marine transportation is the larger contributor, but the other segment is substantial enough that fleet volumes alone cannot explain Kirby’s results.
What do the latest results show for Kirby (KEX)?
Short answer · as of
The most recent reported quarter, Q2 FY2026, carried revenue of $922M.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
The latest reported period produced the highest revenue in the displayed quarterly series, while operating profit and net income rebounded from the immediately preceding period. Reported revenue and diluted earnings also exceeded the prevailing estimates.
Separately, management acknowledged that free cash flow was weaker than expected. It expects working-capital requirements to normalize later in the reporting cycle, making cash conversion the stated improvement mechanism rather than merely another increase in reported earnings.
Where is operating spending going?
Revenue alongside research and development, selling, general and administrative expenses, and the FMP standardized operating result.
- Latest quarter · revenue
- $922.40M Jun 30, 2026
- Latest quarter · SG&A
- $88.71M Jun 30, 2026
- Latest quarter · FMP standardized operating result
- $121.65M Jun 30, 2026
| Period end | Revenue | R&D | SG&A | FMP standardized operating result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $922.40M | Not available | $88.71M | $121.65M |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $844.10M | Not available | $101.26M | $106.22M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $851.77M | Not available | $87.36M | $127.89M |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $871.16M | Not available | $87.81M | $126.22M |
USD. The operating result is the FMP-standardized value supplied by FMP; it may differ from a filing’s GAAP loss from operations when the provider classifies separately presented items differently. It is not net income or cash flow.
Did results meet expectations?
Reported earnings and revenue alongside the estimates recorded by the provider.
- Latest report · revenue
- $922.40M Jul 29, 2026
- Latest report · revenue estimate
- $870.37M Jul 29, 2026
- Latest report · revenue vs estimate
- Above estimate Jul 29, 2026
- Latest report · EPS vs estimate
- Above estimate Jul 29, 2026
| Report date | Revenue · reported | Revenue · estimate | EPS · reported | EPS · estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | $922.40M | $870.37M | $1.6700 | $1.6300 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $844.10M | $832.57M | $1.5000 | $1.4100 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | $851.77M | $861.68M | $1.6800 | $1.6200 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $871.16M | $845.53M | $1.6500 | $1.6300 |
Dates are report dates, not fiscal period ends. Revenue is in USD; EPS is USD per share, rounded to four decimals. The earnings feed does not establish a basic, diluted or adjusted basis. Earnings-feed EPS may differ from statement EPS; the two series are not combined.
Quarterly income statement — 4 quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY2026 | $922M | $90M | $1.67 (diluted) |
| Q1 FY2026 | $844M | $81M | $1.50 (diluted) |
| Q4 FY2025 | $852M | $92M | $1.68 (diluted) |
| Q3 FY2025 | $871M | $92M | $1.65 (diluted) |
What are the financial strengths and risks for Kirby (KEX)?
Short answer
Cash and short-term investments were $38.96M at the Jun 30, 2026 balance-sheet date. Operating cash flow was $72.40M for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, meaning operations generated cash. These figures do not establish a cash runway.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
Kirby combines positive operating cash generation with a sustained rise in annual revenue and net income, while its liquidity and quality screens do not signal immediate financial distress. The balance sheet is less comfortable than that operating record: cash is small beside total debt and has declined across the reported window.
Capital intensity sharpens the risk. In the latest period, capital spending nearly absorbed operating cash flow, so elevated fleet, equipment, or working-capital needs could leave little cash available for debt reduction or other uses even when accounting profit remains healthy.
How much cash does the business generate or use?
Quarterly operating cash flow shows cash generated or used by operations.
- Latest quarter · operating cash flow
- $72.40M Jun 30, 2026
- Previous quarter · operating cash flow
- $97.52M Mar 31, 2026
| Period end | Operating cash flow | Capital expenditure (reported) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $72.40M | −$71.51M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $97.52M | −$48.26M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $312.21M | −$47.03M |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $227.53M | −$67.28M |
Operating cash-flow bars share one scale and show magnitude; negative values mean cash used.
USD. Negative operating cash flow means cash used. Capital expenditure keeps the provider’s reported sign; it is not added here to estimate free cash flow or runway.
What should you watch next at Kirby (KEX)?
Short answer · as of
The next earnings report is expected on Oct 28, 2026.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
At Kirby’s upcoming report, the useful checks are revenue and diluted earnings against current expectations, operating profit after its latest rebound, and the direction of cash generation. Expectations call for continued growth, so a sales increase without comparable profit progress would weaken the quality of that expansion.
Cash conversion deserves particular attention. Operating cash should strengthen and create more clearance over capital spending if working capital normalizes as management expects; capital spending remaining within management’s stated range would keep that test aligned with its plan.
What management is planning
Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Selected verbatim excerpts; dates follow the transcript provider.
With respect to capital expenditures, we continue to expect full-year capital spending to range between $220 million to $260 million.
Raj Kumar ·
We expect these working capital requirements to normalize during the second half supporting a meaningful improvement in free cash flow.
Raj Kumar ·
Overall, we expect segment revenues to increase in the mid-single-digit range for the full-year with operating margins in the mid- to high-single-digit range.
David W. Grzebinski ·
I would say this, you know, free cash flow was a little lower, in the second quarter than we expect.
David W. Grzebinski ·
How does Kirby compare with its peers?
Short answer
Kirby's score ranks 8th of 13 in the bounded comparison shown, against 12 same-model peers. These are company scores, not expected investment returns. The set lists named competitors first, then companies in the same data-provider industry classification closest in market value; that classification is the provider's, not our judgment of business similarity.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
A pure marine-shipping comparison misses a material portion of Kirby. Marine transportation supplies the larger revenue pool, but distribution and services adds parts, rebuilding, rentals, manufactured oilfield equipment, electrical systems, and energy storage.
That mix ties Kirby to demand for moving bulk liquids and coastal commodities as well as maintenance and equipment spending across marine, oilfield, power, highway, and industrial markets. The added activity broadens the business beyond barge utilization, while also introducing equipment-cycle and working-capital exposure that a focused carrier may not share.
| Company | Price | Market value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| $165.15 Oct 2, 2026 | $3.01B | 99 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $87.28 Oct 2, 2026 | $2.85B | 99 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $25.64 Oct 2, 2026 | $3.89B | 97 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $10.25 Oct 2, 2026 | $5.12B | 94 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $92.53 Oct 2, 2026 | $2.63B | 93 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $181.23 Oct 2, 2026 | $7.00B | 87 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $231.11 Oct 2, 2026 | $6.99B | 80 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| Kirby (KEX) — this page | $137.87 | $7.38B | 76 |
| $30.75 Oct 2, 2026 | $3.43B | 74 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $27.65 Oct 2, 2026 | $7.02B | 73 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $29.63 Oct 2, 2026 | $3.57B | 73 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $19.85 Oct 2, 2026 | $5.76B | 69 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $122.44 Oct 2, 2026 | $8.51B | 68 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 |
Only 5-pillar scores are ranked together. Other models are not directly comparable. Price and score dates are shown separately; market-value dates are unavailable.
The records behind this page
Analyst targets & estimates
What analysts have on file
- Price target, low to high
- $158.00 – $170.00
- Consensus target
- $164.00
- Median target
- $164.00
Consensus record · Captured .
Measured against a quoted price of $137.87 (as of Oct 2, 2026).
Insider activity
Form 4 records via FMP · Of the newest 100 records, those within the last 180 days, newest dated Aug 5, 2026
- Transactions
- 15
- Identified insiders
- 12
- Purchases
- 0
- Sales
- 4
- Other transactions
- 11
Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent.
Who holds the shares?
Institutional ownership reported through 13F filings.
- Reporting holders
- 470 Period end Jun 30, 2026
- Previous quarter · holders
- 440 Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026
| Holders in provider snapshot | Shares |
|---|---|
| Blackrock, INC. | 5,392,912 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 2,759,885 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 2,689,551 |
| Goldman Sachs Group INC | 2,656,007 |
| Morgan Stanley | 2,432,658 |
Quarterly filings lag the period end. Holder rows are names in the provider snapshot, not a verified ranking; individual filing dates are not supplied. Related managers may appear separately, so these positions are not summed. Holder snapshot as of Jun 30, 2026.
What has been published about Kirby (KEX)?
- Securities Class Action Filed Against Honeywell Aerospace Inc. – HONA Investors Encouraged to Contact Kirby McInerney LLP
- Why Kirby (KEX) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
- Kirby McInerney LLP Alerts Investors Who Acquired Innventure, Inc. INV Securities Between November 17, 2025 and August 13, 2026 of Pending Lawsuit
- Kirby (KEX) Stock May Be 31% Undervalued On Cash Flow Strength
Common Questions About KEX (Industrials)
Research dated 2026-09-13; the answers below are from that research, and the full attribution is under Sources. The last 2 questions are answered from this page's own dated data, not from the research.
What does Kirby carry in its tank barges?
Kirby transports petrochemicals, black and refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals through its inland and coastal marine network. It also operates offshore barges and tugboats for coastal dry-bulk transport.
Why does Kirby’s Distribution and Services segment matter?
The segment contributes a substantial portion of company revenue through parts, rebuilding, rentals, manufactured equipment, electrical systems, and energy storage. Kirby’s results therefore reflect industrial equipment demand as well as marine freight activity.
Can Kirby fund fleet and equipment spending from operations?
Operations generated positive cash throughout the displayed periods, but the margin over capital spending has varied sharply. In the latest period, capital outlays nearly consumed operating cash generation, making improvement in cash conversion important.
What would confirm Kirby’s expected working-capital recovery?
A sustained rise in operating cash flow, accompanied by a wider gap over capital spending, would support management’s expectation. Earnings growth without that cash improvement would leave the working-capital claim unconfirmed.
What is the KEX stock price today?
The last price recorded on this page for Kirby Corporation (KEX) is $137.87, as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session (source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote). It is a provider snapshot, not a live exchange feed, so check a brokerage quote before you trade.
What is the KEX price target?
The analyst consensus price target for Kirby Corporation (KEX) is $164.00 (range $158.00 to $170.00, median $164.00), per FMP data captured Oct 4, 2026. Targets are analyst opinions and change often; they are not a Stock Expert AI forecast.
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OFFICIAL — 2 facts from SEC filings and earnings calls
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
prod.outlook | Management outlook — call excerpts | Raj Kumar (Jul 29, 2026): With respect to capital expenditures, we continue to expect full-year capital spending to range between $220 million to $260 million. Raj Kumar (Jul 29, 2026): We expect these working capital requirements to normalize during the second half supporting a meaningful improvement in free cash flow. David W. Grzebinski (Jul 29, 2026): Overall, we expect segment revenues to increase in the mid-single-digit range for the full-year with operating margins in the mid- to high-single-digit range. David W. Grzebinski (Jul 29, 2026): I would say this, you know, free cash flow was a little lower, in the second quarter than we expect. | OFFICIAL | Company earnings call, transcript via Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) — Selected verbatim statements from the latest available call, dated by the transcript provider. Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Relative dates retain the speaker's wording. | |
id.hq | SEC filing business address | Houston, TX | OFFICIAL | SEC EDGAR filer business address — The SEC filer business address. Our market-data provider separately lists "55 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX, 77007, US". |
FMP — 69 facts from Financial Modeling Prep endpoint families
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
earn.next | Next earnings date | Oct 28, 2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings calendar — The date is our provider's estimate until the company confirms it. | |
px.last | Latest provided price | $137.87 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Dated to the US trading session the price belongs to, derived from the quote record's timestamp (weekend and pre-open reads roll back to the previous weekday; exchange holidays are not modelled). The record does not establish an exchange execution time. Retrieved 2026-10-04T21:24:43.027Z. | |
px.change | Change on the day | +3.30% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.mcap | Market capitalisation | $7.38B | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Date unknown Market cap record date: 2026-10-02. FMP quote timestamp: 2026-10-02T20:00:02.000Z. Captured from FMP at 2026-10-04T21:24:42.042Z. No share-count basis is inferred; this page preserves the reported amount instead of recalculating it from shares. | |
px.change_abs | Change on the day, in dollars | +$4.41 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
fin.q_revenue | Revenue, Q2 FY2026 | $922M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly) | |
px.range52 | 52-week range | $79.52–$157.69 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) quote | |
px.pe | Price / earnings (trailing) | 21.08 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.volume | Shares traded on the day | 503.4K | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.beta | Beta | 0.87 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile | |
id.business_summary | Business description (FMP excerpt) | Kirby Corporation is a leading operator of domestic tank barges within the United States. Its Marine Transportation division specializes in moving bulk liquid products, providing comprehensive marine transport and towing services. | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile — Deterministic excerpt derived from id.description; source and date describe the input fact, not a new provider observation | |
id.ceo | Chief executive | David W. Grzebinski | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key executives (proxy-derived) — Titles and pay come from the company's proxy statement as our provider parsed it. | |
id.employees | Employees | 5,233 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) employee count, from the company's filing | |
fin.annual | Revenue and net result by fiscal year | 5 fiscal years, FY2021 through FY2025: FY2021 revenue $2.25B, net result −$246.95M; FY2022 revenue $2.78B, net result $122.29M; FY2023 revenue $3.09B, net result $222.94M; FY2024 revenue $3.27B, net result $286.71M; FY2025 revenue $3.36B, net result $354.57M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-K income statements | |
fin.rev_mix | Reported revenue segments | Marine Transportation $1.94B · Distribution And Services $1.43B | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) revenue segmentation, from the company's 10-K | |
fin.gross_margin | Gross margin (trailing twelve months) | 25.4% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm — A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-06-30.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2026-06-30 | $922.40M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-06-30.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2026-06-30 | $88.71M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-06-30.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2026-06-30 | $121.65M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-03-26.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2026-03-26 | $844.10M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-03-26.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2026-03-26 | $101.26M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-03-26.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2026-03-26 | $106.22M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-12-31.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2025-12-31 | $851.77M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-12-31.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2025-12-31 | $87.36M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-12-31.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2025-12-31 | $127.89M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-09-30.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2025-09-30 | $871.16M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-09-30.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2025-09-30 | $87.81M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-09-30.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2025-09-30 | $126.22M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-29.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-07-29 | $922.40M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-29.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-07-29 | $870.37M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-29.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-07-29 | $1.6700 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-29.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-07-29 | $1.6300 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-30.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-04-30 | $844.10M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-30.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-04-30 | $832.57M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-30.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-04-30 | $1.5000 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-30.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-04-30 | $1.4100 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-01-29.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-01-29 | $851.77M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-01-29.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-01-29 | $861.68M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-01-29.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-01-29 | $1.6800 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-01-29.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-01-29 | $1.6200 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-10-29.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2025-10-29 | $871.16M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-10-29.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2025-10-29 | $845.53M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-10-29.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2025-10-29 | $1.6500 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-10-29.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2025-10-29 | $1.6300 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
fin.q_table | Quarterly income statement | 4 quarters through Q2 FY2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly), as filed | |
fin.cash_investments | Cash and short-term investments | $38.96M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. Long-term investments are excluded and remain unclassified. Restrictions on cash and short-term investments require separate review. | |
fin.opcf_latest | Latest-quarter operating cash flow | $72.40M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Period end: 2026-06-30. Negative operating cash flow means cash used. This figure is not a cash-runway estimate. | |
fin.long_term_investments | Long-term investments (classification unverified) | $2.54M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | |
fin.total_debt | Total debt | $1.23B | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | |
fin.price_to_book | Price to book value | 2.14× | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm — A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-06-30.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2026-06-30 | $72.40M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-03-31.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2026-03-31 | $97.52M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-06-30.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2026-06-30 | −$71.51M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-03-31.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2026-03-31 | −$48.26M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-12-31.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2025-12-31 | $312.21M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-12-31.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2025-12-31 | −$47.03M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-09-30.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2025-09-30 | $227.53M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-09-30.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2025-09-30 | −$67.28M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
earn.pt_range | Analyst price target, low to high | $158.00 – $170.00 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 4, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
earn.pt_consensus | Consensus analyst price target | $164.00 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 4, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
earn.pt_median | Median analyst price target | $164.00 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 4, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
own.insiders | Insider transactions via FMP | 15 transactions · 0 purchases, 4 sales, 11 other transactions · 12 identified insiders · of the newest 100 records, those within the last 180 days, newest dated Aug 5, 2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), carrying Form 4 transaction records — Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent. | |
own.institutions.depth.holders | Reporting holders | 470 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.institutions.depth.holders_previous_quarter | Previous quarter · holders | 440 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_0.shares | Blackrock, INC. — shares in provider snapshot | 5,392,912 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_1.shares | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP — shares in provider snapshot | 2,759,885 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_2.shares | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC — shares in provider snapshot | 2,689,551 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_3.shares | Goldman Sachs Group INC — shares in provider snapshot | 2,656,007 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_4.shares | Morgan Stanley — shares in provider snapshot | 2,432,658 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. |
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earn.history | Reported versus estimated, recent quarters | EPS beat 7 of 8 | UNRECORDED | Stored earnings-history observation — Captured 2026-10-02 · Expired observation | |
fin.scores | Distress and quality screens | Altman Z 3.33 · Piotroski F 7 | UNRECORDED | Stored financial-scores observation — Captured 2026-10-03 · Expired observation |
COMPUTED — 3 facts from our arithmetic, formula restated
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
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fin.mcap_to_cash | Market value per dollar of cash and short-term investments | 189.43× | — | COMPUTED | Computed on this page from the figures above — The market capitalisation printed on this page divided by cash and short-term investments of $38.96M at Jun 30, 2026. Long-term investments are excluded and remain unclassified. Restrictions on cash and short-term investments require separate review. Market cap record date: 2026-10-02. Balance-sheet reference date: 2026-06-30. The inputs do not establish a single common source date for this ratio. |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-29.revenue_actual.comparison | Latest report · revenue vs estimate | Above estimate | Report date · | COMPUTED | Computed from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note — Method: compare reported revenue ($922.40M) with the recorded estimate ($870.37M) at displayed precision. Equal displayed values are in line. This compares reported results with recorded estimates, not investment returns. |
earn.history.depth.2026-07-29.eps_actual.comparison | Latest report · EPS vs estimate | Above estimate | Report date · | COMPUTED | Computed from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note — Method: compare reported EPS ($1.6700) with the recorded estimate ($1.6300) at displayed precision. Equal displayed values are in line. This compares reported results with recorded estimates, not investment returns. |
OURS — 2 facts from Stock Expert AI's own score and rank
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
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ours.moonshot | MoonshotScore v2 | 76 of 100 · Strong · pillars 61 / 71 / 68 / 83 / 78 | OURS | Stock Expert AI MoonshotScore v2 engine | |
ours.moonshot_change | MoonshotScore movement | 76 (stored snapshot Oct 3, 2026) → 76 (current publication computed Oct 4, 2026) (0) | OURS | Stock Expert AI current score publication and immutable score snapshots |
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- Quarterly statement note. Source series as of 2026-06-30. USD. The operating result is the FMP-standardized value supplied by FMP; it may differ from a filing’s GAAP loss from operations when the provider classifies separately presented items differently. It is not net income or cash flow. Applies to Fact IDs:
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| Evidence | Captured value | Source date | Source type | Source |
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| Legal name | KIRBY CORP Our market-data provider lists the name as "Kirby Corporation"; the filer's own record is used here. | 2026-02-17 | OFFICIAL | SEC EDGAR — 10-K filed 2026-02-17 |
| Business description | Kirby Corporation is a leading operator of domestic tank barges within the United States. Its Marine Transportation division specializes in moving bulk liquid products, providing comprehensive marine transport and towing services. These operations cover an extensive network, including the Mississippi River System, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, all three U.S. coastlines, and extend to Alaska and Hawaii. The company transports a wide array of materials, such as petrochemicals, various black and refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals, primarily via tank barge. This segment also manages offshore dry-bulk barges and their accompanying tugboat units, facilitating the coastal transport of dry-bulk commodities across the U.S. As of December 31, 2021, Kirby's substantial fleet consisted of 1,025 inland tank barges, approximately 255 inland towboats, 31 coastal tank barges, 29 coastal tugboats, 4 offshore dry-bulk cargo barges, 4 offshore tugboats, and a single docking tugboat. The Distribution and Services segment focuses on providing critical support and equipment solutions. This includes selling aftermarket services and authentic replacement parts for a diverse range of machinery, such as engines, transmissions, reduction gears, electric motors, drives, controls, electrical distribution and control systems, energy storage battery systems, and related oilfield service equipment. A key offering is the rebuilding of essential components like diesel engines, transmissions, and reduction gears, along with other related equipment used across various sectors including oilfield services, marine, power generation, on-highway transportation, and other industrial applications. Additionally, this division rents out vital equipment, including generators, industrial compressors, high-capacity lift trucks, and refrigeration trailers. Kirby further extends its capabilities by manufacturing and remanufacturing oilfield service equipment, notably pressure pumping units, as well as producing electric power generation equipment, specialized electrical distribution and control systems, and robust energy storage/battery systems tailored for oilfield clients. Kirby Corporation serves a broad clientele, encompassing both various private businesses and the United States government. Established in 1921, the company was initially known as Kirby Exploration Company, Inc., before its renaming to Kirby Corporation in 1990. Its corporate headquarters are located in Houston, Texas. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile |
| Revenue by segment | Marine Transportation: $1.94B; Distribution And Services: $1.43B | 2025-12-31 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) revenue segmentation, from the company's 10-K |
| Operating cash flow by quarter (USD millions) | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-06-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements |
| Sector / industry (provider taxonomy) | Industrials / Marine Shipping The company's SEC filings classify it under SIC 4400 — Water Transportation. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile |
| Quarterly income statement (USD thousands) | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-06-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements |
| Reported versus estimated, last 8 quarters | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-07-29 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings |
| Management outlook — dated call excerpts | Captured record · 4 entries
Selected verbatim statements from the latest available call, dated by the transcript provider. Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Relative dates retain the speaker's wording. | 2026-07-29 | OFFICIAL | Company earnings call, transcript via Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) |
| Annual revenue and net result (USD millions) | Captured record · 5 entries
| 2025-12-31 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-K income statements |
| Cash, investments and debt | Total debt: $1.23B; Liquidity basis: cash and short-term investments; Total liabilities: $2.78B; Cash and short-term investments: $38.96M; Cash and investments: $41.50M; Long-term investments: $2.54M; Long-term investments classification: unclassified Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | 2026-06-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet |
| Cash and short-term investments over time (USD millions) | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-06-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's quarterly balance sheets |
| Cash decline over the reported window | To: 2026-06-30; From: 2024-09-30; Periods: 7; Cash basis: cash and short-term investments; Closing balance: $39.00M; Decline: $28.10M; Opening balance: $67.10M; Average change per period: $4.00M Change in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments between the 2024-09-30 and 2026-06-30 balance sheets.; This is a balance change, not operating burn: financing and investing move it too.; Averaged over 7 reporting periods of unequal length. | 2026-06-30 | COMPUTED | Computed from reported balances |
| Cash against market value | As of: 2026-06-30; Cash basis: cash and short-term investments; Net cash: -$1.19B; Total debt: $1.23B; Cash and investments: $39.00M Price-based multiples captured at research time are not repeated here; the page shows each once, from current figures with their own dates. Cash is the latest reported cash and short-term investment balance; long-term investments are excluded. Market capitalization is the latest provider value.; The reported balance does not establish unrestricted availability or liquidation value.; The two are measured on different dates — the balance sheet is a quarter-end, the market cap is a recent close.; Debt is total debt as reported, including operating lease liabilities where the filer includes them. | 2026-06-30 | COMPUTED | Computed from the balance sheet and the latest market capitalization |
| Trailing twelve-month ratio set | Quick ratio: 1.12; Current ratio: 1.68; Debt to equity: 0.36; Net margin: 10.2%; Gross margin: 25.4%; Operating margin: 13.8%; Return on assets: 5.7%; Return on equity: 10.4% Price-based multiples captured at research time are not repeated here; the page shows each once, from current figures with their own dates. A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm |
| Distress and quality screens | Altman Z-score: 3.33; Piotroski F-score: 7 Altman Z below 1.8 is the conventional distress zone. The screen is built for manufacturers and industrials; for banks, insurers and property companies it is not a meaningful reading. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) financial scores |
| Next earnings report | Date: 2026-11-04; EPS estimate: $1.95 per share; Revenue estimate: $931.25M The date is our provider's estimate until the company confirms it. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings calendar |
| Analyst revenue and earnings estimates (average) | Captured record · 4 entries
At most 3 analysts contributed — treat this as thin coverage, not a consensus. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) analyst estimates |
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