Kirby Corp
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Funds holding %
of 7,398 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
868% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $6.24M | Put options by funds: $645K
49% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 76 | Existing positions closed: 51
5% more funds holding
Funds holding: 402 [Q3] → 422 (+20) [Q4]
2.18% more ownership
Funds ownership: 95.42% [Q3] → 97.6% (+2.18%) [Q4]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 8 [Q3] → 8 (+0) [Q4]
1% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 136 | Existing positions reduced: 138
12% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $6.76B [Q3] → $5.93B (-$834M) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$123
21%
upside
Avg. target
$129
27%
upside
High target
$135
33%
upside
2 analyst ratings
2 positive
100%
0 neutral
0%
0 negative
0%
B of A Securities Ken Hoexter 30% 1-year accuracy 18 / 61 met price target | 21%upside $123 | Buy Maintained | 28 Mar 2025 |
Stifel Benjamin Nolan 33% 1-year accuracy 14 / 42 met price target | 33%upside $135 | Buy Maintained | 31 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about KEX published over the past 30 days
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 day ago
Kirby Corporation Announces Date for 2025 First Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast
HOUSTON, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2025 first quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (“CDT”) on Thursday, May 1, 2025. This announcement will be followed by an earnings conference call webcast at 7:30 a.m. CDT.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Here's Why You Should Retain Kirby Stock in Your Portfolio Now
Favorable market conditions at the marine transportation unit bode well for KEX's prospects. Rising operating expenses are likely to weigh on the company's bottom line.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Kirby Stock Gains 11.3% in a Year: What Should Investors Do Now?
With KEX's shares appreciating lately, we assess the stock's current positioning to determine whether it's a good investment choice at this juncture.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Kirby: Upside From Fueled Performance And Liquidity
Kirby Corporation demonstrates resilience amid market volatility through prudent pricing, cost efficiency, and strategic investments in new barges, stabilizing top-line growth. Despite softer global demand and inflation, KEX's marine transportation segment grew 3.1% YoY, offsetting declines in distribution and services, maintaining stable margins. Strong liquidity, increasing free cash flow, and a solid balance sheet enable KEX to sustain operations and invest without reducing cash reserves.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Kirby Surpasses Q4 Earnings Estimates, Lags on Revenues
KEX's fourth-quarter 2024 earnings and revenues increase year over year.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Kirby Corporation (KEX) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 30, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Kurt Niemietz - VP, IR & Treasurer David Grzebinski - CEO Raj Kumar - CFO Christian O'Neil - President & COO Conference Call Participants Reed Seay - Stephens Benjamin Nolan - Stifel Adam Roszkowski - Bank of America Sherif Elmaghrabi - BTIG Greg Wasikowski - Webber Research Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Kirby Corporation 2024 Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Kirby (KEX) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Kirby (KEX) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Kirby (KEX) Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates
Kirby (KEX) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.29 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.27 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.04 per share a year ago.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Kirby Corp. Q4 Preview: Drill, Baby, Drill Seems Promising, But Early To Tell
Kirby Corporation is expected to report flat y/y revenue growth and a 24% y/y increase in EPS, despite inflationary pressures and seasonal softness. Analysts have revised EPS estimates downward, but Kirby has a strong track record of beating earnings expectations, suggesting potential for an upside surprise. The “drill, baby, drill” strategy under Trump's administration could boost demand for Kirby's transportation services, though the overall impact on oil prices and inflation remains uncertain.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
KEX's Q4 Earnings Coming Up: What's in the Offing for the Stock?
KEX's fourth-quarter 2024 top line is expected to have been boosted by positive market dynamics and steady demand.
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