Kirby(US:KEX) Financial Modeling Prep·2026-01-09 03:04Company Overview - Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) is a significant entity in the marine transportation and diesel engine services sector, operating a fleet of inland tank barges and towing vessels for bulk liquid product transportation [1] - The company also provides diesel engine services to marine, power generation, and industrial markets, competing with firms like Ingram Barge Company and American Commercial Barge Line [1] Stock Performance and Analyst Ratings - On January 8, 2026, Wolfe Research set a new price target of $134 for KEX, indicating a potential increase of 6.36% from its trading price of $125.99 [2] - The stock has a "Moderate Buy" consensus from seven analysts, with five buy ratings and two hold ratings [2] - The average 12-month price target from analysts is $124.00, slightly below the current trading price [3] - Bank of America lowered its price objective for Kirby from $110.00 to $107.00 but maintained a "buy" rating, while Wall Street Zen upgraded the stock from "hold" to "buy" [3] Price Target Adjustments - Evercore ISI increased their price target for Kirby from $109.00 to $122.00, assigning an "outperform" rating [4] - Weiss Ratings reiterated a "hold (c+)" rating on the company's shares [4] Market Capitalization and Trading Data - Kirby's market capitalization is approximately $7.12 billion, with a trading volume of 738,717 shares [5] - The stock's highest price over the past year is $126.06, while the lowest was $79.52, indicating resilience and growth potential in the competitive industry [5][6]