Kirby Corp's VP Sells 5,429 Insider Shares for $662K

Company Overview - Kirby Corporation is a leading U.S. provider of marine transportation and specialized distribution services, operating one of the largest fleets of tank barges and towboats in the country [4] - The company transports materials such as petrochemicals, agricultural chemicals, various industrial oils, and refined petroleum products [4] - As of February 14, 2026, Kirby's market capitalization is $6.77 billion, with a revenue of $3.36 billion and a net income of $354.57 million for the trailing twelve months (TTM) [3] Recent Performance - Kirby reported strong Q4 FY2025 earnings, exceeding earnings per share (EPS) estimates of $1.62 by posting $1.68, marking the best performance in a quarter [5] - The company has experienced five consecutive years of annual growth and is already up 12.5% in stock value this year as of February 14, 2026 [5] - The stock has seen a 1-year price change of 17.77% [3] Industry Context - Kirby operates in an industry that is essential to the energy and industrial sectors, providing transportation services relied upon by major companies in technology, petroleum, cargo shipping, and automobiles [6] - The company is recognized as America's largest operator of tank barges, which are non-operated shipping vessels typically used in inland waters, particularly the Mississippi River system [8] Recent Transactions - On February 4, 2026, Ronald A. Dragg, Vice President and Controller at Kirby Corporation, sold 5,429 shares in an open-market transaction valued at approximately $662,338 [1] - This sale represented 34.30% of Dragg's direct shareholdings at the time, which is significantly higher than the median of 14.64% for recent trades [7] - The transaction was linked to the exercise of 2,787 stock options, followed by the immediate sale of the shares [7]