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Kirby (KEX) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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KEX Stock Forecast

Kirby (KEX) stock forecast, based on 29 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $138.00, with a high of $140.00 and a low of $136.00. This represents a 11.10% increase from the last price of $124.21.

$75 $88 $101 $114 $127 $140 High: $140 Avg: $138 Low: $136 Last Closed Price: $124.21

KEX Stock Rating

Kirby stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 29 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 20 Buy (68.97%), 9 Hold (31.03%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 29 0 9 20 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

KEX Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockKirby11.10%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%
IndustryMarine Shipping Stocks8.61%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts145
Avg Price Target$138.00$137.00$131.40
Last Closing Price$124.21$124.21$124.21
Upside/Downside11.10%10.30%5.79%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 26-6---6
Feb, 26-6---6
Jan, 26-6---6
Dec, 25-6---6
Nov, 25-51--6
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Mar 09, 2026Jonathan ChappellEvercore ISI$138.00$125.819.69%11.10%
Jan 30, 2026Wolfe Research$136.00$117.8715.38%9.49%
Jan 15, 2026Gregory LewisBTIG$140.00$124.3212.61%12.71%
Jan 08, 2026Wolfe Research$134.00$125.996.36%7.88%
Oct 09, 2025Evercore ISI$109.00$82.2332.56%-12.25%
Apr 19, 2024Benjamin NolanStifel Nicolaus$118.00$94.9724.25%-5.00%
Apr 03, 2024Greg LewisBTIG$115.00$94.5621.62%-7.41%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Mar 09, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 30, 2026Wolfe ResearchOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 20, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Jan 15, 2026BTIGBuyBuyhold
Jan 08, 2026Wolfe ResearchOutperformOutperformhold
Dec 19, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Nov 05, 2025CitigroupNeutralBuyupgrade
Oct 30, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 22, 2025CitigroupNeutralinitialise
Sep 03, 2025Bank of America SecuritiesBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-5 $-2 $1 $4 $7 $10 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$-4.11$2.04$3.74$4.95$6.37-
Avg Forecast$0.54$2.07$3.71$5.45$6.71$8.07
High Forecast$0.55$2.11$3.76$5.48$6.98$8.53
Low Forecast$0.53$2.05$3.69$5.40$6.27$7.22
Surprise %-861.11%-1.45%0.81%-9.17%-5.07%-

Revenue Forecast

$2B $2B $3B $3B $4B $4B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$2.25B$2.78B$3.09B$3.27B$3.36B-
Avg Forecast$2.25B$2.77B$3.07B$3.27B$3.47B$3.75B
High Forecast$2.28B$2.81B$3.08B$3.33B$3.49B$3.82B
Low Forecast$2.23B$2.75B$3.05B$3.24B$3.46B$3.72B
Surprise %-0.05%0.51%0.67%-0.03%-2.99%-

Net Income Forecast

$-450M $-250M $-50M $150M $350M $550M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$-246.95M$122.29M$222.94M$286.71M$354.57M-
Avg Forecast$-340.41M$-330.64M$222.87M$325.62M$383.47M$442.27M
High Forecast$-265.68M$-243.01M$281.94M$328.02M$417.74M$510.58M
Low Forecast$-415.15M$-418.26M$163.81M$323.23M$375.24M$432.17M
Surprise %-27.45%-136.99%0.03%-11.95%-7.54%-

KEX Forecast FAQ

Is Kirby stock a buy?

Kirby stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 29 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 20 Buy, 9 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Kirby is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Kirby's price target?

Kirby's price target, set by 29 Wall Street analysts, averages $138 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $136 at the low end to $140 at the high end, suggesting a potential 11.10% change from the previous closing price of $124.21.

How does Kirby stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Kirby's stock forecast shows a 11.10% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%) and outperforming the marine shipping stocks industry (8.61%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Kirby over the past three months?

  • March 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 100.00% Buy, 0% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 100.00% Buy, 0% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 100.00% Buy, 0% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Kirby’s EPS forecast?

Kirby's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $8.07, marking a 26.69% increase from the reported $6.37 in 2025..

What is Kirby’s revenue forecast?

Kirby's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $3.75B, reflecting a 11.44% increase from the reported $3.36B in 2025.

What is Kirby’s net income forecast?

Kirby's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $442.27M, representing an 24.73% increase from the reported $354.57M in 2025.