Kirby Corporation
KEXIndustrialsNASDAQMarine Shipping
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the industrials sector, Kirby Corporation focuses on Marine Shipping services and products. Kirby Corporation operates domestic tank barges in the United States. At a $7.43B market cap, Kirby Corporation ranks as a mid-cap company within industrials. Its Marine Transportation segment provides marine transportation service and towing vessels transporting bulk liquid product, as well as operates tank barges throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and coastwise along three United States coasts, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Market Cap
$7.43B
Beta
0.86
P/E (TTM)
21.66
P/E (Fwd)
16.89
EPS (TTM)
$6.50
EPS (Fwd)
$8.34
ROE
10.4%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$39.0M
Total Debt
$1.23B
Free CF
$347.2M
52W Change
60.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where KEX stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 1, 2026 close, KEX finished 3.43% above its 150-day moving average ($137.16) and 7.76% above its 200-day moving average ($131.64). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is KEX overbought or oversold?
At the September 1, 2026 close, KEX's RSI(14) was 72.7, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $39.0M in cash, though total debt stands at $1.23B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $347.2M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 10.4% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.1% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $2.78B (2022) to $3.36B (2025), reflecting a 21% increase over the period.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Kirby Corporation and its sector.