News Sentiment

KEX sentiment intelligence

Kirby Corporation news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 62 Constructive news tone 50 relevant articles
Exchange NYSE United States
Sector Industrials Market context
Industry Marine Shipping Read-through group
Latest close 143.75 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 62/100

Constructive news tone

Market reaction News confirmed by price

Constructive news tone is being confirmed by positive weekly price action.

Primary event Market update

75/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 50

directly relevant articles

Source quality 2

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend active

+10.7% over one week, +0.2% over four weeks, trend active, and materially above fair value.

Latest direct headline Neutral

Dimensional Fund Advisors discloses 5.2% Kirby Corp (KEX) stake

Market Reaction

News confirmed by price

71/100 confidence

Constructive news tone is being confirmed by positive weekly price action.

Primary event Market update 75/100 classification
One-week reaction 10.7% Price confirming higher
Trend fit Trend active 0.2% over four weeks
Fair value 34.1% Materially above fair value
Sentiment confirms active trend Positive but stretched

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 28
Neutral 18
Negative 4

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 50
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Market source 9
MarketBeat 5
TradingKey 5
Stock Titan 4
AD HOC NEWS 4
GuruFocus 3
StockStory 3
Investing.com 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 21
Earnings 18
Analyst action 7
Deals and strategy 2
Regulatory and legal 1
Capital return 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

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Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

Showing 1-30 of 50
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Dimensional Fund Advisors discloses 5.2% Kirby Corp (KEX) stake

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP has disclosed a 5.2% beneficial ownership stake in Kirby Corp (KEX), amounting to 2,759,885 shares of common stock as of June 30, 2026. The investment adviser has sole voting power over 2,712,882 shares and sole dispositive power over all 2,759,885 sh

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
14 Jul 2026 18:11
Source
Stock Titan
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Kirby's (KEX) "Buy" Rating Reiterated at BTIG Research

BTIG Research has reiterated a "buy" rating for Kirby (KEX) with a price target of $170, suggesting a potential 19% upside. This follows a generally positive sentiment from other analysts, with a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating and an average target of $162.20. Kirby recently sur

Tone
Positive 80/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
14 Jul 2026 12:11
Source
MarketBeat
GuruFocus Direct company coverage

KEX Maintained by Citigroup -- Price Target Raised to $185

Citigroup has maintained a "Buy" rating for Kirby Corp (KEX) and increased its price target from $160 to $185, reflecting confidence in the company's future performance in the marine transportation sector. However, GuruFocus indicates KEX is currently 19.7% overvalued based on it

Tone
Positive 64/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
13 Jul 2026 18:41
Source
GuruFocus
Kavout | AI Direct company coverage

Kirby Corporation: The Unseen AI Beneficiary Anchoring Industrial Growth

Kirby Corporation (KEX), primarily known for marine transportation, is subtly gaining from the AI infrastructure boom through its power generation division. The company reported strong Q1 2026 earnings, surpassing analyst expectations, and maintains a "Buy" consensus from Wall St

Tone
Positive 77/100
Event
Earnings
Published
13 Jul 2026 06:41
Source
Kavout | AI
Market source Direct company coverage

Kirby (KEX) Jumps 5.7% As Its Valuation Debate Gets Harder To Ignore

Kirby (KEX) shares rose 5.7% to $141.51 on July 8, 2026, pushing its stock above one fair value estimate. This recent jump highlights a valuation debate, especially with recent insider selling and the stock trading at a P/E ratio higher than its fair ratio and industry average. I

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Market update
Published
11 Jul 2026 14:40
Source
Market source
Sahm Direct company coverage

Do Analysts’ Upgrades Reframe Kirby (KEX) As A Marine Transport Or Power Generation Story?

Analysts at Bank of America and Stephens have reaffirmed positive views on Kirby Corp (KEX), highlighting potential in its Inland Marine and Power Generation businesses and reinstating favorable coverage. This reinforces the investment narrative that Kirby's earnings are driven b

Tone
Positive 69/100
Event
Earnings
Published
10 Jul 2026 17:40
Source
Sahm
GuruFocus Direct company coverage

A Look at Kirby Corp (KEX) After 5.7% Gain -- GF Value $119.40 vs Price $141.51

Kirby Corp (KEX) stock rose 5.7% to $141.51, reflecting a 28.4% year-to-date increase and a 20.9% rise over the last 12 months. However, the stock is considered 18.5% overvalued according to its GF Value™ of $119.40, despite a strong GF Score™ of 84/100, which is primarily driven

Tone
Negative 40/100
Event
Market update
Published
09 Jul 2026 00:10
Source
GuruFocus
GuruFocus Direct company coverage

A Look at Kirby Corp (KEX) After 5.7% Gain -- GF Value $119.40 v

Kirby Corp (KEX) shares recently gained 5.7%, but the stock is currently assessed as 18.5% overvalued with a GF Value™ of $119.40 against a current price of $141.51. Despite a strong GF Score™ of 84/100 and high momentum, insider selling totaling $2.6 million with no buying sugge

Tone
Negative 39/100
Event
Market update
Published
08 Jul 2026 19:19
Source
GuruFocus
Pluang Direct company coverage

Kirby Corp shares rise 6.2% after Bank of America upgrades price target and earnings estimates.

Kirby Corp's shares increased by 6.2% following Bank of America's upgrade, which designated it as the top small and mid-cap pick in Transport/Shipping. Bank of America raised its price target to $182 and increased EPS estimates for 2026 and 2027, citing strong growth in the Inlan

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Earnings
Published
08 Jul 2026 19:10
Source
Pluang
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Kirby stock surges 7% on BofA price target hike to $182

Kirby Corporation's stock surged 7.2% after BofA Securities raised its price target to $182 from $169, maintaining a Buy rating. This upgrade is driven by continued revenue growth in Kirby's Marine Transportation and Power Generation segments, with Power Gen emerging as a signifi

Tone
Positive 90/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
08 Jul 2026 14:09
Source
Investing.com
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Bank of America Boosts Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Price Target to $182.00

Bank of America has increased its price target for Kirby (NYSE:KEX) to $182.00 from $169.00, maintaining a "buy" rating and suggesting a potential upside of 35.79%. This follows Kirby's strong first-quarter earnings, which surpassed analyst expectations with an EPS of $1.50 and r

Tone
Positive 76/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
08 Jul 2026 12:09
Source
MarketBeat
Investing.com Direct company coverage

BofA raises Kirby stock price target on power generation growth

BofA Securities raised its price target for Kirby Corporation (KEX) to $182 from $169, maintaining a Buy rating. The firm cited strong revenue growth in Kirby's Marine Transportation and Power Generation segments, with the Power Generation segment's backlog exceeding $1 billion a

Tone
Positive 86/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
08 Jul 2026 10:09
Source
Investing.com
AD HOC NEWS Direct company coverage

Kirby Corp steady on US marine transport demand

Kirby Corp (KEX) maintains a steady position in the US marine transportation market due to consistent demand for moving petrochemicals and refined products. The company operates one of the largest inland and coastal marine transportation fleets and also provides diesel engine ser

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Regulatory and legal
Published
07 Jul 2026 19:50
Source
AD HOC NEWS
Finviz Direct company coverage

KEX - Kirby Corp Latest SEC Filings

This article provides the latest SEC filings and comprehensive financial data for Kirby Corp (KEX). It includes key financial metrics such as market cap, P/E ratio, sales, earnings per share (EPS) growth, and various performance indicators. The data also covers ownership details,

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
03 Jul 2026 15:39
Source
Finviz
Ad-hoc-news.de Direct company coverage

Kirby Corp navigates a changing energy and shipping landscape

Kirby Corp (KEX) operates a significant marine transportation fleet in the U.S., moving bulk liquid cargoes, and also maintains an engine services segment. This business model allows investors exposure to American energy and industrial flows. The company's combined transportation

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Market update
Published
03 Jul 2026 12:09
Source
Ad-hoc-news.de
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System Acquires Shares of 15,700 Kirby Corporation $KEX

The Louisiana State Employees Retirement System has initiated a new position in Kirby Corporation, purchasing 15,700 shares valued at approximately $2.09 million in the first quarter of 2026. This move highlights significant institutional interest in Kirby, with hedge funds and o

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Earnings
Published
02 Jul 2026 02:40
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Kirby Corporation $KEX Stock Holdings Lowered by North Star Investment Management Corp.

North Star Investment Management Corp. decreased its stake in Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) by 18.6% in the first quarter, selling 9,000 shares. Despite this reduction, Kirby reported strong quarterly results, beating analyst expectations for both EPS and revenue. The company main

Tone
Positive 62/100
Event
Earnings
Published
30 Jun 2026 02:09
Source
MarketBeat
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Kirby schedules July 29 earnings update and Q&A webcast

Kirby (NYSE:KEX) announced it will release its 2026 second quarter earnings on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. CDT, followed by an earnings webcast at 7:30 a.m. CDT. Investors can access the webcast and a one-year replay through the Investor Relations section of Kirby’s we

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
29 Jun 2026 11:11
Source
Stock Titan
GlobeNewswire Direct company coverage

Kirby Corporation Announces Date for 2026 Second Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast

Kirby Corporation announced that its 2026 second-quarter results will be released on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. CDT, followed by an earnings conference call webcast at 7:30 a.m. CDT. Listeners can pre-register for the Q&A session or access the webcast via the Investor

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
29 Jun 2026 10:39
Source
GlobeNewswire
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Purchases 66,526 Shares of Kirby Corporation $KEX

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. increased its stake in Kirby Corporation by 30.9% in Q1 2026, purchasing 66,526 additional shares, bringing its total holdings to 281,505 shares valued at approximately $37.4 million. This move comes as Kirby (NYSE:KEX) reported strong quarterly ea

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
28 Jun 2026 02:09
Source
MarketBeat
AD HOC NEWS Direct company coverage

Kirby Corp Stock - long-term barge operator profile

This article focuses on Kirby Corp (KEX), a major U.S. inland and coastal barge operator, highlighting its long-term business model and earnings drivers. The company's core business involves transporting bulk liquid commodities, with its performance linked to U.S. industrial prod

Tone
Positive 63/100
Event
Earnings
Published
20 Jun 2026 19:55
Source
AD HOC NEWS
TradingKey Direct company coverage

Kirby Corp (KEX) Technical Analysis: Support, Resistance, Indicators & Moving Averages

This article provides a technical analysis of Kirby Corp (KEX), detailing its current price momentum, support and resistance levels, and various technical indicators like MACD, RSI, and moving averages. The analysis suggests that KEX is currently suitable for range-bound swing tr

Tone
Negative 40/100
Event
Market update
Published
18 Jun 2026 21:40
Source
TradingKey
TradingKey Direct company coverage

Kirby Corp (KEX) Financial Health: Profitability & Balance Sheet Analysis

This article analyzes the financial health of Kirby Corp (KEX), highlighting its stable financial status and high operating efficiency. The company's latest quarterly revenue increased by 7.44% year-over-year, with net profit rising by 6.86%. Kirby Corp's financial score is 7.62,

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Earnings
Published
18 Jun 2026 21:39
Source
TradingKey