Kirby Corp (KEX) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Kirby Corp (KEX) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Kirby Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Kirby Corp is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $7.22B. It ranks number 3 by market capitalization among the 14 Water Transportation issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for KEX is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +4.5%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +2.1%, strong sell < +0.9% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How KEX ranks among 5379 stocks
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Kirby Corp (KEX) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Water Transportation peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | KEX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $7.22B | 3/14 |
| P/E Ratio | 20.33x | 1/5 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.12x | 7/13 |
| EPS | $6.50 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $64.66 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $66.09 | – |
| FCF/Share | $9.01 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | KEX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 10.2% | 6/8 |
| ROA | 5.7% | 6/10 |
| ROIC | 9.1% | 8/12 |
| Operating Margin | 14.3% | 7/10 |
| Net Margin | 10.2% | 7/10 |
| EBT Margin | 13.8% | 6/10 |
| Tax Rate | 24.3% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | KEX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.68x | 5/14 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.12x | 4/11 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.79x | 8/14 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.79x | 8/14 |
| Interest Coverage | 11.2x | 4/16 |
| Working Capital | $504M | 3/14 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | KEX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $710M | 4/12 |
| Free Cash Flow | $476M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$234M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | 21.4% | 3/9 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 82.1% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 13.6% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 6.7% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | KEX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.57x | 3/6 |
| Receivables Turnover | 5.4x | 5/6 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 0.8x | 2/6 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 67 days | 2/6 |
Income Statement
| Metric | KEX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3.49B | 4/6 |
| Operating Income | $488M | 5/13 |
| Net Income | $346M | 5/10 |
| SG&A Expense | $365M | 4/5 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | KEX | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 53M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.24B | 20.3% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $39M | 0.6% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $642M | 10.5% of assets |
| Inventory | $416M | 6.8% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $2.70B | 44.2% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $486M | 7.9% of assets |
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Kirby Corp (KEX) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Kirby Corp (Water Transportation): 18 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| KEX Kirby Corp | ▼ | $7.22B |
| RCL Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd | ▶ | $75.29B |
| CCL Carnival Corp Ltd. | ▲ | $36.61B |
| NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | ▶ | $7.03B |
| MATX Matson, Inc. | ▶ | $7.03B |
| GLNG Golar Lng Ltd | ▼ | $4.86B |
| TNK Teekay Tankers Ltd. | ▼ | $3.68B |
| NAT Nordic American Tankers Ltd | ▲ | $1.86B |
| FLNG Flex Lng Ltd. | ▼ | $1.65B |
| CMDB Costamare Bulkers Holdings Ltd | ▶ | $495M |
| EDRY Eurodry Ltd. | ▲ | $147M |
| DLNG Dynagas Lng Partners Lp | ▼ | $131M |
| OMEX Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc | ▲ | $38M |
| USEA United Maritime Corp | ▲ | $25M |
| BIP Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. | ▼ | N/A |
| KNOP Knot Offshore Partners Lp | ▼ | N/A |
| RUBI Rubico Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| VIK Viking Holdings Ltd | ▲ | N/A |
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Kirby Corp (KEX) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Kirby Corp (KEX) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Kirby Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Kirby Corp stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for KEX is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Kirby Corp forecasts updated?
Kirby Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Kirby Corp's industry peers?
18 issuers in our coverage, KEX included, share the SEC industry code Water Transportation. The largest are: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL), Carnival Corp Ltd. (CCL), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), Matson, Inc. (MATX), Golar Lng Ltd (GLNG), Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.