Kirby Corporation(KEX)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosKirby Corporation (KEX) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
while the company exhibits strong operational discipline, the current 21.61 P/E ratio and volatile OCF/NI conversion ratio, which hit a low of 0.48 in 2025Q1, suggest a cautious entry point.
Kirby Corporation (KEX) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Kirby Corporation (KEX) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 30, 2026 | $1.50vs $1.41+6.4% | $844Mvs $833M+1.4% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | $1.68vs $1.62+3.7% | $852Mvs $862M-1.1% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $1.65vs $1.63+1.2% | $871Mvs $846M+3.0% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | $1.67 | $855M |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Kirby Corporation (KEX)
HOUSTON, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2026 second quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (“CDT”) on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. This announcement will be followed by an earnings conference call webcast at 7:30 a.m. CDT.
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Kirby expands its fleet and benefits from strong marine demand, higher pricing and power generation growth, supporting continued momentum.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Kirby Corporation (KEX)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $132.97 | $7.11B | 21.01 | 3.01% | 10.54% | 10.53% | — | |
| $204.53 | $6.22B | 14.75 | -2.26% | 12.92% | 15.9% | — | |
| $142.37 | $3.17B | 54.34 | -4.04% | 1.38% | 4.3% | — | |
| $26.12 | $2.97B | 35.78 | -17.62% | 13.01% | 5.87% | — | |
| $24.98 | $1.09B | -249.80 | -19.14% | 8.12% | 4.19% | — | |
| $10.42 | $906.66M | 9.22 | -22.19% | 7.95% | 4.09% | — |
Kirby Corporation (KEX) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Kirby Corporation (KEX) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Apr 30, 2026·SEC
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Kirby Corporation (KEX) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Kirby Corporation (KEX) reported $3.41B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 966% increase from $320.0M in 1996.
Kirby Corporation (KEX) grew revenue by 3.0% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, Kirby Corporation (KEX) is profitable, generating $346.7M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (10.5% net margin).
Kirby Corporation (KEX) has a return on equity (ROE) of 10.5%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Kirby Corporation (KEX) generated $524.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
