Kirby Corporation KEX

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.

KEX hizo una división de acciones (split) de 2:1 el 1 de junio de 2006: cada acción se convirtió en 2. Cambió la cantidad de acciones y su precio, pero no el valor total de la inversión.

• Zacks Investment Research 2 oct

  Are Transportation Stocks Lagging Kirby (KEX) This Year?

  Kirby (KEX) has returned 21.1% year-to-date, outperforming the Transportation sector average of 6.1%. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with improving analyst sentiment, as consensus earnings estimates have risen 1.8% over the past 90 days. Landstar System (LSTR) has also outperformed with an 18.4% year-to-date return and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), with consensus EPS estimates up 3.5% over three months.

  

• Zacks Investment Research 1 oct

  SBLK vs. KEX: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?

  A comparison of two transportation-shipping stocks reveals Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK) as the superior value opportunity. SBLK holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) with a forward P/E of 6.48 and Value grade of B, while Kirby (KEX) has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a forward P/E of 18.46 and Value grade of C. SBLK's lower valuation metrics and improving earnings outlook make it the more attractive choice for value investors.

  

• GlobeNewswire Inc. 28 sept

  Kirby Corporation Announces Date for 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast

  Kirby Corporation announced it will release its 2026 third quarter results on October 28, 2026, followed by an earnings conference call webcast. The company reported second quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.67, matching the prior year but up 11% sequentially, with marine transportation revenues increasing 9% year-over-year as market fundamentals strengthened.