Kirby Corporation
KEXIndustrialsNASDAQMarine Shipping · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the industrials sector, Kirby Corporation (KEX) is listed under Marine Shipping. The company carries a $7.03B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. 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
$7.03B
Beta
0.84
P/E (TTM)
20.45
P/E (Fwd)
16.11
EPS (TTM)
$6.51
EPS (Fwd)
$8.26
ROE
10.4%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$39.0M
Total Debt
$1.23B
Free CF
$347.2M
52W Change
53.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where KEX stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, KEX finished 2.31% below its 150-day moving average ($139.59) and 0.23% above its 200-day moving average ($136.06). 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 October 20, 2026 close, KEX's RSI(14) was 62.2, in neutral territory (between 30 and 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. Annual free cash flow of $347.2M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 10.4%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. 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.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Kirby Corporation's trajectory.