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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 revenue is generated from the Marine Transportation segment.
Ticker
$KEX
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Marine Transportation
Headquarters
Employees
5,414
ISIN
US4972661064
Website
Kirby Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$6.4B
22.71
$5.05
0.97
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Price and volume
Market cap
$6.4B
Beta
0.97
52-week high
$130.90
52-week low
$83.94
Average daily volume
520K
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.578
Quick ratio
0.866
Long term debt to equity
37.181
Total debt to equity
38.465
Interest coverage (TTM)
8.84%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
653.878
Gross margin (TTM)
31.61%
Net profit margin (TTM)
9.02%
Operating margin (TTM)
12.68%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
21.06%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$600,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.38%
Return on equity (TTM)
8.96%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
22.706
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.036
Price to book
1.95
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.27
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
20.044
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.99%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
572.29%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
2.99%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
19.42%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
11.17%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.38%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
10.31%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
0.24%
What the Analysts think about Kirby
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Kirby stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Kirby Corporation reported a 48% year-over-year increase in net earnings for Q3 2024, reaching $90.0 million, driven by strong performance in the marine transportation segment. (stocktitan.net)
Wolfe Research initiated coverage of Kirby with an 'Outperform' recommendation, indicating confidence in the company's growth prospects. (nasdaq.com)
Kirby's inland marine segment achieved 90% utilization rates and significant pricing power, with spot market rates increasing in the low double digits year-over-year. (stocktitan.net)
Kirby's coastal market revenues declined by 7% in Q4 2023 due to planned shipyard maintenance, indicating potential operational challenges. (zacks.com)
The company faced a 50% increase in delay days in Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024, impacting operational efficiency and financial performance. (stocktitan.net)
Kirby's liquidity position showed a decrease in cash and equivalents from $42.1 million to $32.57 million as of December 31, 2023, raising concerns about financial stability. (zacks.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Kirby stock?
Kirby (KEX) has a market cap of $6.4B as of June 27, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Kirby stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Kirby (KEX) stock is 22.71 as of June 27, 2025.
Does Kirby stock pay dividends?
No, Kirby (KEX) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of June 27, 2025.
When is the next Kirby dividend payment date?
Kirby (KEX) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders.
What is the beta indicator for Kirby?
Kirby (KEX) has a beta rating of 0.97. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.