Kirby (KEX) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
KEX Stock Forecast
Kirby stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $116.50 (represents a 1.94% upside from KEX’s last price of $114.28) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 2 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
KEX Price Target
The average price target for Kirby (KEX) is $116.50 based on 1-year price targets from 2 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $118.00 to $115.00. This represents a potential 1.94% upside from KEX's last price of $114.28.
KEX Analyst Ratings
According to 2 Wall Street analysts, Kirby's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for KEX stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 2 'Buy' (100.00%), 0 'Hold' (0.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Kirby Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2024 | Benjamin Nolan | Stifel Nicolaus | $118.00 | $94.97 | 24.25% | 3.26% |
| Apr 03, 2024 | Greg Lewis | BTIG | $115.00 | $94.56 | 21.62% | 0.63% |
The latest Kirby stock forecast, released on Apr 19, 2024 by Benjamin Nolan from Stifel Nicolaus, set a price target of $118.00, which represents a 24.25% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($94.97), and a 3.26% increase from KEX last price ($114.28).
Kirby Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | - | 2 |
| Avg Price Target | - | - | $116.50 |
| Last Closing Price | $114.28 | $114.28 | $114.28 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | -100.00% | 1.94% |
In the current month, the average price target of Kirby stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Kirby's last price of $114.28. This month's average price target is down NaN% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2024 | BTIG | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Apr 03, 2024 | BTIG | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Mar 06, 2023 | BTIG | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Feb 01, 2023 | Stephens | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
Kirby's last stock rating was published by BTIG on Jul 11, 2024. The company gave KEX a "Buy" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Kirby Financial Forecast
Kirby Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $764.77M | $777.25M | $750.44M | $730.16M | $745.84M | $697.96M | $610.78M | $591.27M | $598.92M | $559.62M | $496.85M | $489.76M | $496.57M | $541.16M | $643.93M | $655.93M | $666.81M |
| Avg Forecast | $901.10M | $932.90M | $913.80M | $888.90M | $876.78M | $892.31M | $878.99M | $840.14M | $803.62M | $824.42M | $821.65M | $784.49M | $778.70M | $795.43M | $781.18M | $723.79M | $715.15M | $732.82M | $672.85M | $589.28M | $592.25M | $575.11M | $529.41M | $476.03M | $490.75M | $526.91M | $590.64M | $633.34M | $649.49M | $722.73M |
| High Forecast | $914.43M | $946.70M | $927.31M | $902.05M | $889.75M | $905.50M | $891.99M | $849.86M | $807.44M | $827.06M | $821.65M | $784.49M | $780.63M | $800.78M | $792.73M | $734.50M | $725.72M | $732.82M | $672.85M | $589.28M | $592.25M | $575.11M | $529.41M | $476.03M | $490.75M | $526.91M | $590.64M | $633.34M | $649.49M | $722.73M |
| Low Forecast | $881.54M | $912.65M | $893.96M | $869.60M | $857.75M | $872.94M | $859.90M | $830.42M | $799.79M | $821.77M | $821.65M | $784.49M | $776.75M | $789.40M | $764.22M | $708.08M | $699.62M | $732.82M | $672.85M | $589.28M | $592.25M | $575.11M | $529.41M | $476.03M | $490.75M | $526.91M | $590.64M | $633.34M | $649.49M | $722.73M |
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.96% | 0.99% | 1.04% | 1.02% | 1.02% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 1.00% | 1.04% | 1.06% | 1.04% | 1.00% | 0.94% | 0.92% | 1.02% | 1.01% | 0.92% |
Kirby's average Quarter revenue forecast for Dec 23 based on 2 analysts is $778.70M, with a low forecast of $776.75M, and a high forecast of $780.63M. KEX's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 1.82% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $764.77M (Sep 23).
Kirby EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $93.58M | $88.09M | $65.66M | $62.27M | $62.34M | $47.53M | $29.15M | $83.50M | $-261.21M | $81.52M | $61.59M | $81.38M | $85.66M | $90.78M | $-323.53M | $71.87M | $132.80M |
| Avg Forecast | $80.65M | $83.49M | $81.78M | $79.56M | $78.47M | $79.86M | $78.67M | $75.19M | $71.92M | $73.79M | $73.54M | $93.90M | $69.69M | $71.19M | $69.92M | $85.37M | $84.50M | $65.59M | $60.22M | $77.61M | $53.01M | $51.47M | $47.38M | $138.58M | $43.92M | $47.16M | $52.86M | $-213.24M | $58.13M | $64.68M |
| High Forecast | $81.84M | $84.73M | $82.99M | $80.73M | $79.63M | $81.04M | $79.83M | $76.06M | $72.27M | $74.02M | $73.54M | $112.68M | $69.87M | $71.67M | $70.95M | $102.44M | $101.40M | $65.59M | $60.22M | $93.13M | $53.01M | $51.47M | $47.38M | $166.29M | $43.92M | $47.16M | $52.86M | $-170.59M | $58.13M | $64.68M |
| Low Forecast | $78.90M | $81.68M | $80.01M | $77.83M | $76.77M | $78.13M | $76.96M | $74.32M | $71.58M | $73.55M | $73.54M | $75.12M | $69.52M | $70.65M | $68.40M | $68.29M | $67.60M | $65.59M | $60.22M | $62.08M | $53.01M | $51.47M | $47.38M | $110.86M | $43.92M | $47.16M | $52.86M | $-255.88M | $58.13M | $64.68M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.31% | 1.26% | 0.77% | 0.74% | 0.95% | 0.79% | 0.38% | 1.58% | -5.07% | 1.72% | 0.44% | 1.85% | 1.82% | 1.72% | 1.52% | 1.24% | 2.05% |
2 analysts predict KEX's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be $69.69M, with a high of $69.87M and a low of $69.52M. This is -25.53% lower than Kirby's previous annual EBITDA (Sep 23) of $93.58M.
Kirby Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $62.96M | $57.37M | $40.70M | $37.31M | $39.09M | $28.46M | $17.43M | $11.15M | $-264.73M | $10.19M | $-3.38M | $22.20M | $27.49M | $25.00M | $-248.47M | $2.78M | $47.99M |
| Avg Forecast | $124.52M | $137.90M | $129.75M | $104.15M | $102.08M | $107.91M | $100.13M | $83.63M | $75.14M | $85.01M | $76.31M | $19.53M | $59.93M | $60.13M | $49.75M | $17.76M | $11.09M | $34.85M | $26.03M | $16.14M | $14.86M | $14.81M | $8.04M | $-7.59M | $13.64M | $20.91M | $25.86M | $-163.76M | $34.32M | $42.11M |
| High Forecast | $126.91M | $140.55M | $132.25M | $106.16M | $104.04M | $109.99M | $102.05M | $86.05M | $79.19M | $87.35M | $77.23M | $23.44M | $62.26M | $64.25M | $50.71M | $21.31M | $13.31M | $34.85M | $26.03M | $19.37M | $14.86M | $14.81M | $8.04M | $-6.08M | $13.64M | $20.91M | $25.86M | $-131.01M | $34.32M | $42.11M |
| Low Forecast | $121.00M | $134.01M | $126.09M | $101.21M | $99.19M | $104.87M | $97.30M | $81.21M | $71.10M | $82.67M | $75.39M | $15.63M | $58.77M | $57.18M | $48.35M | $14.21M | $8.87M | $34.85M | $26.03M | $12.91M | $14.86M | $14.81M | $8.04M | $-9.11M | $13.64M | $20.91M | $25.86M | $-196.52M | $34.32M | $42.11M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.05% | 1.15% | 2.29% | 3.36% | 1.12% | 1.09% | 1.08% | 0.75% | -17.88% | 1.27% | 0.44% | 1.63% | 1.31% | 0.97% | 1.52% | 0.08% | 1.14% |
Kirby's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $59.93M, with a range of $58.77M to $62.26M. KEX's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -4.82% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $62.96M (Sep 23).
Kirby SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $79.13M | $82.90M | $88.85M | $80.97M | $75.38M | $70.58M | $75.77M | $68.48M | $66.06M | $62.74M | $69.63M | $58.86M | $61.72M | $65.61M | $72.08M | $106.31M | $64.66M |
| Avg Forecast | $101.84M | $105.44M | $103.28M | $100.47M | $99.10M | $100.85M | $99.34M | $94.95M | $90.83M | $93.18M | $92.86M | $84.88M | $88.01M | $89.90M | $88.29M | $77.17M | $69.30M | $82.82M | $76.05M | $70.15M | $66.94M | $65.00M | $59.83M | $156.67M | $55.47M | $59.55M | $66.76M | $47.51M | $73.41M | $81.68M |
| High Forecast | $103.35M | $107.00M | $104.81M | $101.95M | $100.56M | $102.34M | $100.81M | $96.05M | $91.26M | $93.48M | $92.86M | $101.86M | $88.23M | $90.51M | $89.60M | $92.60M | $83.16M | $82.82M | $76.05M | $84.18M | $66.94M | $65.00M | $59.83M | $188.00M | $55.47M | $59.55M | $66.76M | $57.01M | $73.41M | $81.68M |
| Low Forecast | $99.63M | $103.15M | $101.04M | $98.28M | $96.94M | $98.66M | $97.19M | $93.86M | $90.39M | $92.88M | $92.86M | $67.91M | $87.79M | $89.22M | $86.37M | $61.73M | $55.44M | $82.82M | $76.05M | $56.12M | $66.94M | $65.00M | $59.83M | $125.33M | $55.47M | $59.55M | $66.76M | $38.01M | $73.41M | $81.68M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.88% | 0.94% | 1.15% | 1.17% | 0.91% | 0.93% | 1.08% | 1.02% | 1.02% | 1.05% | 0.44% | 1.06% | 1.04% | 0.98% | 1.52% | 1.45% | 0.79% |
Kirby's average Quarter SG&A projection for Dec 23 is $88.01M, based on 2 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $87.79M to $88.23M. The forecast indicates a 11.23% rise compared to KEX last annual SG&A of $79.13M (Sep 23).
Kirby EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.06 | $0.96 | $0.68 | $0.62 | $0.65 | $0.47 | $0.29 | $0.19 | $-4.41 | $0.17 | $-0.06 | $0.37 | $0.46 | $0.42 | $-4.15 | $0.05 | $0.80 |
| Avg Forecast | $2.14 | $2.37 | $2.23 | $1.79 | $1.75 | $1.85 | $1.72 | $1.44 | $1.29 | $1.46 | $1.31 | $0.99 | $1.03 | $1.03 | $0.85 | $0.64 | $0.64 | $0.59 | $0.44 | $0.27 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.14 | $0.12 | $0.23 | $0.36 | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.59 | $0.72 |
| High Forecast | $2.18 | $2.42 | $2.27 | $1.82 | $1.79 | $1.89 | $1.75 | $1.48 | $1.36 | $1.50 | $1.33 | $0.99 | $1.07 | $1.10 | $0.87 | $0.66 | $0.66 | $0.59 | $0.44 | $0.27 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.14 | $0.12 | $0.23 | $0.36 | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.59 | $0.72 |
| Low Forecast | $2.08 | $2.30 | $2.17 | $1.74 | $1.70 | $1.80 | $1.67 | $1.40 | $1.22 | $1.42 | $1.30 | $0.99 | $1.01 | $0.98 | $0.83 | $0.62 | $0.62 | $0.59 | $0.44 | $0.27 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.14 | $0.12 | $0.23 | $0.36 | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.59 | $0.72 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.03% | 1.12% | 1.06% | 0.96% | 1.09% | 1.06% | 1.07% | 0.75% | -17.45% | 1.24% | -0.51% | 1.59% | 1.29% | 0.95% | -9.37% | 0.09% | 1.11% |
According to 2 Wall Street analysts, Kirby's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $1.03, with a low estimate of $1.01 and a high estimate of $1.07. This represents a -2.83% decrease compared to KEX previous annual EPS of $1.06 (Sep 23).
Kirby Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMM | Navios Maritime Partners | $53.43 | $80.00 | 49.73% | Buy |
| DAC | Danaos | $81.95 | $105.00 | 28.13% | Buy |
| GSL | Global Ship Lease | $24.06 | $29.00 | 20.53% | Buy |
| CMRE | Costamare | $13.73 | $14.50 | 5.61% | Buy |
| KEX | Kirby | $114.28 | $116.50 | 1.94% | Buy |
| CPLP | Capital Product Partners | $16.77 | $17.00 | 1.37% | - |
KEX Forecast FAQ
Is Kirby a good buy?
Yes, according to 2 Wall Street analysts, Kirby (KEX) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 2 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 100.00% of KEX's total ratings.
What is KEX's price target?
Kirby (KEX) average price target is $116.5 with a range of $115 to $118, implying a 1.94% from its last price of $114.28. The data is based on 2 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Kirby stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for KEX stock, the company can go up by 1.94% (from the last price of $114.28 to the average price target of $116.5), up by 3.26% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 0.63% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Kirby stock reach $200?
KEX's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $116.5 does not support the claim that Kirby can reach $200 in the near future.
What are Kirby's analysts' financial forecasts?
Kirby's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $3.49B (high $3.54B, low $3.42B), average EBITDA is $312.2M (high $316.57M, low $306.18M), average net income is $393.75M (high $402.13M, low $382.57M), average SG&A $394.25M (high $399.77M, low $386.65M), and average EPS is $6.77 (high $6.91, low $6.57). KEX's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $3.64B (high $3.69B, low $3.56B), average EBITDA is $325.48M (high $330.3M, low $318.42M), average net income is $496.33M (high $505.87M, low $482.32M), average SG&A $411.03M (high $417.11M, low $402.1M), and average EPS is $8.53 (high $8.69, low $8.29).
Did the KEX's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Kirby's last annual report (Dec 2022), the company's revenue was $2.78B, beating the average analysts forecast of $2.71B by 2.75%. Apple's EBITDA was $201.28M, missing the average prediction of $287.92M by -30.09%. The company's net income was $122.29M, beating the average estimation of $88.12M by 38.78%. Apple's SG&A was $302.69M, beating the average forecast of $298.32M by 1.46%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $2.04, beating the average prediction of $1.95 by 4.50%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Sep 2023), Kirby's revenue was $764.77M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $795.43M by -3.85%. The company's EBITDA was $93.58M, beating the average prediction of $71.19M by 31.45%. Kirby's net income was $62.96M, beating the average estimation of $60.13M by 4.72%. The company's SG&A was $79.12M, missing the average forecast of $89.9M by -11.99%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.06, beating the average prediction of $1.03 by 2.58%