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Kirby Corporation

Kirby Corporation

KEXNYSEIndustrials● Active
$141.63
+$0.58(+0.41%)
Market Cap$7.6B
P/E Ratio
52W High$157.69
52W Low$79.52
Overview

Kirby Corporation (KEX) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target

Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.

kex · stock forecast · 29 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026

Analyst Rating & Consensus

Based on 29 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months

SellBuy

Buy

29 analysts

consensus

Rating Breakdown

Strong Buy
0
Buy
20
Hold
9
Sell
0
Strong Sell
0
Total: 29 · Buy rate: 69.0%

12-Month Price Target

High

$160

Consensus

$151

+5.7% upside

Low

$136

Median: $158 · Last Close: $143.23

The Kirby Corporation (KEX) analyst consensus is Buy, based on ratings from 29 Wall Street analysts over the past 3 months. The average 12-month KEX price target is $151.33, representing +5.7% upside from the current price of $143.23.

12-Month Price Target Forecast

Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone

Historical priceConsensus $151 (5.7%)

Consensus Target

$151.33

5.7% upside

High Target

$160

11.7%

Low Target

$136

-5.0%

Current Price

$143.23

as of today

Based on analyst price targets, the KEX stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $136 to $160. The consensus KEX price forecast of $151.33 implies 5.7% upside from the current price of $143.23.

Short-Term Price Prediction

Algorithmically generated · Updated daily

DatePredicted PriceChange
2026-06-09$142.480.52%

1-day model range: $142.12–$142.84. Peak: $142.84 (-0.52%).

Long-Term Stock Price Prediction

Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031

YearAvg PriceChange
2027$206+43.6%
2028$259+81.1%
2029$300+109.6%
2030$328+129.3%
2031+142.3%
Confidence:Medium

Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis

14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency

Market Sentiment

BULLISH

Based on 14 technical indicators

64%7%29%
9Buy
1Neutral
4Sell
RSI (14)42.4Neutral
MACDBEARISH

Refreshes daily from EOD close

Moving Averages · KEX · Jun 8, 2026

Simple Moving Average (SMA)
MA 5$143.04BUY
MA 10$142.62BUY
MA 20$144.30SELL
MA 50$143.52SELL
MA 100$135.31BUY
MA 200$117.55BUY
Current $KEX · Price above MA = BUY signal
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
EMA 5$142.71BUY
EMA 10$143.05BUY
EMA 20$143.63SELL
EMA 50$141.60BUY
EMA 100$135.04BUY
EMA 200$125.50BUY
Current $KEX · Price above MA = BUY signal
How we calculate: Technical sentiment is derived from 14 indicators — SMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), EMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), RSI(14), and MACD(12,26,9) — calculated from historical EOD price data. BUY = current price above MA; SELL = below. 14 TA signals + historical EOD price data · Updated daily. Independent of analyst consensus data. Not investment advice.

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Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Kirby Corporation (KEX) stock. Of the recent 136 rating actions, 19 were upgrades and 21 were downgrades. 29 analysts currently cover KEX.

Analyst Recommendation Trends

Buy ratings211
Hold ratings101
Sell ratings00

KEX analyst recommendation trends show decreasing buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 2 to 1 per month.

Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates

Revenue This Year

$3.3B

↓ 6.6% YoY

Revenue Next Year

$3.4B

↑ 3.3% YoY

EPS This Year

$5.45

EPS Next Year

$6.27

↑ 15.1% YoY

EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated

Reported EPSHistorical estimateAnalyst forecast (future)

Analysts forecast KEX EPS of $5.45 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 5 analysts. The KEX revenue forecast is $3.3B for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.

About Forecast & Price Prediction

The KEX stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 29 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus KEX price target is $151.33 (+5.7% upside), with an analyst consensus of Buy.

The KEX short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $142.48 (-0.52%). The KEX stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $206. The KEX stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $319–$338.

Kirby Corporation trades on NYSE under the ticker KEX. The KEX stock outlook for 2027 is broadly positive, supported by a Buy consensus among 69% of covering analysts.

FAQ answers synthesize analyst targets, estimates, and on-page model outputs where shown.

Frequently asked questions

KEX forecast · 8 questions

According to 29 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month KEX price target is $151.33, with a high forecast of $160.00 and a low of $136.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies +5.7% potential upside from the current price of $143.23.

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· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)

⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.