Company Overview - Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) is a prominent player in the marine transportation and diesel engine services sector, operating a large fleet of inland tank barges and towing vessels for bulk liquid product transportation [1] - The company also provides diesel engine services across various industries, including marine, power generation, and industrial, competing with firms like Ingram Barge Company and American Commercial Barge Line [1] Stock Performance and Analyst Ratings - On January 30, 2026, Wolfe Research set a price target of $136 for KEX, indicating a potential price increase of approximately 15.39% from its current price of $117.87 [2] - Despite a downgrade from BTIG Research, which reduced the price target from $140 to $135, the firm maintains a buy rating on KEX, reflecting confidence in the stock's long-term potential [3][6] - Citigroup raised its price target for Kirby from $131 to $145, also assigning a buy rating, while Wall Street Zen upgraded Kirby from a hold to a buy rating on November 1st [3][6] Current Market Data - The current stock price of KEX is $118.27, showing a decrease of 3.19% or $3.90, with trading between a low of $117.33 and a high of $121.42 on the day [4] - Over the past year, KEX has experienced significant volatility, with a high of $132.18 and a low of $79.52, and the company's market capitalization is approximately $6.6 billion [4] - The trading volume for KEX on the NYSE is 109,932 shares, indicating active investor interest in the stock [5]