Kirby Corporation (KEX) — Analysis Summary
Kirby Corporation (KEX) has a market cap of $7.17B with year-over-year revenue growth of +3.0%. Net margin stands at 10.5%. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 20.2.
Key Takeaways
- Revenue changed +3.0% year-over-year
- Net margin of 10.5%
- P/E ratio of 20.2
Compared to other companies in the WATER TRANSPORTATION sector, KEX posted revenue growth of +3.0% and trades at a P/E of 20.2.
Kirby Corporation (KEX)
PREVIOUS CLOSE 2026-10-12 · MARKET DATA POLYGON · FINANCIALS SEC EDGAR
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Operating margin (14.0%) exceeds gross margin (0.0%) — check for other operating income or data classification issues
Kirby Corp is a domestic tank barge operator, transporting bulk liquid products throughout three United States coasts. The Company transports petrochemicals, liquid cargoes, inland waterway systems, and dry bulk cargoes. The Company conducts operations in two reportable business segments: The Marine transportation segment which provides marine transportation services, operating tank barges and towing vessels transporting bulk liquid products, and the Distribution and services segment, which provides after-market service, and genuine replacement parts for engines, transmissions, reduction gears, and power generation equipment used in oil and gas and commercial and industrial applications. The company's majority revenue is generated from the Marine Transportation segment.
Sector
WATER TRANSPORTATION
Employees
5,233
Headquarters
HOUSTON, TX
Exchange
XNYS
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