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Kirby Corporation (KEX)

$119.47−6.75%
Close Nov 5, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 5, 2026$121.05▲ 15.89% in range
Nov 4, 2025Low $104.45 · High $152.59Nov 5, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 5, 2026

Kirby closed at $119.47 on Nov 5, down 6.75%, 21.7% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 1.4M shares was 2.23× its 20-day average (well above normal).

Split-adjusted performance: -13.0% over one month, -16.0% over six months, +14.4% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $922.40M, up 7.8% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 9.7%.

Short interest was 2.4M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 11.4% from the prior report (4.6% of float, 4.9 days to cover).

Market cap$6.31B52.8M shares
Revenue · quarter$922.4M+7.8% YoY
Diluted EPS$1.670.0% YoY
P/E · TTM17.8×P/S 1.8×
Net margin9.7%Gross 31.5%
Dividend yieldNone
52-week range104.45 – 152.59−21.7% from high
Volume1.4M2.23× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d34.0%Annualised
Short % of float4.6%4.9 days to cover
Net cash-$998.4MCash $39.0M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W −18.2%1M −13.0%3M −9.0%6M −16.0%YTD +8.4%1Y +14.4%3Y +59.9%5Y +120.3%

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Transportation & Logistics

Percentile among 84 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum29
Revenue growth28
Net margin75
Value (low P/E)56
Size65

Industry medians: 6-month return −2.3%, revenue growth +14.2%, net margin 3.7%, P/E 19.2×.

Short interest

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Shares short2.4M+11.4% vs prior
Days to cover4.9Settled Oct 15
% of float4.6%
Short vol. 10d46.4%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Transportation & Logistics

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
KEXKirby$119.47−6.75%−16.0%+7.8%9.7%17.8$6.31B
GXOGXO Logistics$55.18−3.13%+6.4%+4.3%0.7%47.6$6.24BCompare
MATXMatsons$213.87+1.15%+18.7%+16.7%13.3%13.8$6.40BCompare
GATXGATX$186.42−2.25%+1.9%+36.1%17.3%16.9$6.51BCompare
PAGPPlains GP Holdings, L.P$26.39−2.01%+11.7%+66.3%2.2%9.4$5.22BCompare
SNDRSchneider National$28.24−5.27%−7.9%+9.2%3.1%35.0$4.95BCompare
LSTRLandstar System$145.64−3.71%−20.0%+25.4%3.2%30.6$4.91BCompare
NCLHNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings$17.76−4.52%+3.1%+0.3%16.7%9.8$8.16BCompare
INSWInternational Seaways$94.47−4.92%+4.8%+138.8%63.1%6.2$4.83BCompare

News about Kirby

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Kirby: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term InvestorsThe Motley Fool · Oct 28, 2026▲ PositiveWhat Makes Kirby (KEX) a New Buy StockZacks Investment Research · Oct 9, 2026▲ PositiveAre Transportation Stocks Lagging Kirby (KEX) This Year?Zacks Investment Research · Oct 2, 2026▲ PositiveSBLK vs. KEX: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?Zacks Investment Research · Oct 1, 2026NeutralKirby Corporation Announces Date for 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings WebcastGlobeNewswire Inc. · Sep 28, 2026▲ Positive

Quick answers

What does Kirby do?
Kirby Corp is a domestic tank barge operator, transporting bulk liquid products throughout three United States coasts. The Company transports petrochemicals, liquid cargoes, inland waterway systems, and dry bulk cargoes.
What is KEX's market cap?
$6.31B, based on the Nov 5 close of $119.47.
What is KEX's P/E ratio?
17.8× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $355.18M.
Does Kirby pay a dividend?
No regular cash dividend has been paid in the last year.
How much of KEX is sold short?
2.4M shares, 4.6% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is KEX in?
Industrials, in the Transportation & Logistics industry.

About Kirby

Kirby Corp is a domestic tank barge operator, transporting bulk liquid products throughout three United States coasts. The Company transports petrochemicals, liquid cargoes, inland waterway systems, and dry bulk cargoes. The Company conducts operations in two reportable business segments: The Marine transportation segment which provides marine transportation services, operating tank barges and towing vessels transporting bulk liquid products, and the Distribution and services segment, which provides after-market service, and genuine replacement parts for engines, transmissions, reduction gears, and power generation equipment used in oil and gas and commercial and industrial applications. The company's majority revenue is generated from the Marine Transportation segment.

HQ: Houston, TX5,233 employeesListed Sep 14, 1976kirbycorp.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology