Kirby (KEX) Projected to Release Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Kirby (NYSE:KEX) is expected to release its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 29th. Analysts expect Kirby to post earnings of $1.67 per share and revenue of $870.3750 million for the quarter. Kirby has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.650-7.280 EPS. Interested persons can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Kirby (NYSE:KEX) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The shipping company reported $1.50 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $844.10 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $832.57 million. Kirby had a net margin of 10.51% and a return on equity of 10.62%. The company’s revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.33 EPS. On average, analysts expect Kirby to post $7 EPS for the current fiscal year and $8 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Kirby Trading Down 0.1%

NYSE:KEX opened at $148.48 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, a current ratio of 1.59 and a quick ratio of 1.01. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.94 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.30 and a beta of 0.83. Kirby has a one year low of $79.51 and a one year high of $157.69. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $141.52 and a 200-day moving average price of $135.85.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have issued reports on the company. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $158.00 price target on shares of Kirby in a report on Friday, May 1st. Wall Street Zen raised Kirby from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 13th. Bank of America boosted their price objective on Kirby from $169.00 to $182.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Citigroup increased their target price on shares of Kirby from $160.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and set a $170.00 target price on shares of Kirby in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $162.20.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Kirby news, VP Amy D. Husted sold 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.43, for a total transaction of $581,720.00. Following the sale, the vice president directly owned 10,814 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,572,680.02. This trade represents a 27.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, VP Ronald A. Dragg sold 1,726 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.01, for a total value of $250,287.26. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 8,673 shares in the company, valued at $1,257,671.73. The trade was a 16.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 17,691 shares of company stock worth $2,579,036. 0.80% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in Kirby by 537.5% during the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 306 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 258 shares in the last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Kirby by 50.0% during the fourth quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 402 shares of the shipping company’s stock valued at $44,000 after buying an additional 134 shares during the last quarter. UMB Bank n.a. lifted its holdings in shares of Kirby by 57.8% in the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 636 shares of the shipping company’s stock worth $70,000 after buying an additional 233 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP purchased a new position in shares of Kirby in the fourth quarter worth $95,000. Finally, Rafferty Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Kirby during the fourth quarter worth $204,000. 96.15% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Kirby

Kirby Corporation is a leading domestic maritime transporter of bulk liquid products in the United States. Through its Marine Transportation segment, the company operates one of North America’s largest fleets of inland tank barges and towing vessels. Kirby’s fleet moves petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products and agricultural chemicals along coastal and inland waterways, providing critical logistical support to energy, chemical and agricultural producers.

In addition to its marine operations, Kirby’s Distribution and Services segment offers diesel engine and power generation services, along with aftermarket parts sales.