Zacks Research Has Positive Estimate for Kirby Q2 Earnings

Kirby Co. (NYSE:KEX - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Zacks Research boosted their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Kirby in a research report issued on Tuesday, March 4th. Zacks Research analyst S. Goswami now forecasts that the shipping company will post earnings per share of $1.59 for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $1.56. The consensus estimate for Kirby's current full-year earnings is $6.57 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Kirby's Q3 2025 earnings at $1.85 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $6.39 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.52 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.89 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.88 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $7.12 EPS.

KEX has been the topic of several other research reports. StockNews.com lowered Kirby from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday, January 9th. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their target price on shares of Kirby from $136.00 to $135.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 31st. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $129.25.

Kirby Stock Down 2.0 %

Shares of NYSE:KEX traded down $1.98 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $95.15. The company had a trading volume of 812,064 shares, compared to its average volume of 673,684. The business's 50 day moving average price is $106.05 and its 200 day moving average price is $115.40. Kirby has a 1-year low of $86.02 and a 1-year high of $132.21. The company has a quick ratio of 1.05, a current ratio of 1.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26. The stock has a market cap of $5.44 billion, a PE ratio of 19.38, a P/E/G ratio of 0.88 and a beta of 1.18.

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Kirby (NYSE:KEX - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 30th. The shipping company reported $1.29 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.30 by ($0.01). Kirby had a return on equity of 9.71% and a net margin of 8.78%.

Insider Transactions at Kirby

In related news, VP Scott P. Miller sold 1,244 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.61, for a total value of $133,866.84. Following the sale, the vice president now owns 5,545 shares in the company, valued at approximately $596,697.45. This represents a 18.32 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. 1.50% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kirby

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Farther Finance Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Kirby by 420.0% during the 3rd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 208 shares of the shipping company's stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 168 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC bought a new stake in shares of Kirby during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Colonial Trust Co SC grew its position in shares of Kirby by 295.3% in the fourth quarter. Colonial Trust Co SC now owns 253 shares of the shipping company's stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 189 shares during the last quarter. Brooklyn Investment Group bought a new position in shares of Kirby during the third quarter worth approximately $42,000. Finally, Capital Performance Advisors LLP acquired a new stake in Kirby during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $52,000. 96.15% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Kirby Company Profile

Kirby Corporation operates domestic tank barges in the United States. Its Marine Transportation segment provides marine transportation service and towing vessel transporting bulk liquid product, as well as operates tank barge throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, coastwise along three United States coasts, and in Alaska and Hawaii.