Kirby Overview
- Year Founded
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1921
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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5,233
- Stock Symbol
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KEX
- Investments
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32
- Share Price
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$129.72
- (As of Friday Closing)
Kirby General Information
Description
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.
Contact Information
Website
www.kirbycorp.comCorporate Office
- 55 Waugh Drive
- Suite 1000
- Houston, TX 77007
- United States
Corporate Office
- 55 Waugh Drive
- Suite 1000
- Houston, TX 77007
- United States
Kirby Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, Kirby’s stock price is $129.72. Its current market cap is $6.75B with 52M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $129.72 | $128.51 | $105.10 - $157.69 | $6.75B | 52M | 529K | $6.98 |
Kirby Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, Kirby has a trailing 12-month revenue of $3.6B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2026 | FY 2025 31-Dec-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 8,120,551 | 7,179,291 | 7,168,390 | 5,839,505 |
| Revenue | 3,595,480 | 3,364,050 | 3,265,876 | 3,091,640 |
| EBITDA | 815,967 | 781,865 | 652,214 | 557,289 |
| Net Income | 373,551 | 354,569 | 286,707 | 222,935 |
| Total Assets | 6,286,400 | 6,008,045 | 5,851,952 | 5,722,197 |
| Total Debt | 1,251,798 | 1,134,901 | 1,058,845 | 1,188,746 |
Kirby Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
|---|
Kirby Comparisons
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Kirby Competitors (9)
One of Kirby’s 9 competitors is Harvey Gulf International Marine, a Private Equity-Backed company based in New Orleans, LA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Gulf International Marine | Private Equity-Backed | New Orleans, LA | ||||
| Jambon | Corporation | Golden Meadow, LA | ||||
| Golar LNG | Corporation | Hamilton, Bermuda | ||||
| Excel Maritime Carriers | Corporation | Hamilton, Bermuda | ||||
| Golden Ocean Group | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Hamilton, Bermuda |
Kirby Patents
Kirby Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20180001513-A1 | System and method for producing homogenized oilfield gels | Active | 05-Dec-2011 | ||
| US-3381066-A | Method of making a translucent panel | Inactive | 27-Jan-1965 | ||
| US-2592158-A | Photographic film magazine | Inactive | 08-Nov-1945 | ||
| FR-909567-A | Wrist watch | Inactive | 03-Mar-1945 | ||
| US-2172283-A | Camera | Inactive | 28-Dec-1936 | G03B19/023 |
Kirby Signals
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Kirby Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|
Kirby Investments & Acquisitions (32)
Kirby’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with Kirby (Inland Marine Assets in Texas, United States) for . The deal was made on 28-Oct-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby (Inland Marine Assets in Texas, United States) | 28-Oct-2026 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Marine Systems | 16-Jul-2026 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Commercial Services | ||
| Ooga Booga | 20-Mar-2024 | Seed Round | Other Financial Services | ||
| Savage (Inland Marine Asset in Midwale) | 01-Apr-2020 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Convoy Servicing | 03-Jan-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Road |
Kirby ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 05, 2026
19.04 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
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Peers Analysis
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Kirby Exits (1)
Kirby’s most recent exit was from HusCompagniet. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HusCompagniet | Completed |
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Kirby Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Systems | Baton Rouge, LA | 1966 | |
| Stewart & Stevenson | Houston, TX | 1902 |
Kirby FAQs
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When was Kirby founded?
Kirby was founded in 1921.
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Where is Kirby headquartered?
Kirby is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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What is the size of Kirby?
Kirby has 5,233 total employees.
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What industry is Kirby in?
Kirby’s primary industry is Marine.
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Is Kirby a private or public company?
Kirby is a Public company.
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What is Kirby’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Kirby is KEX.
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What is the current stock price of Kirby?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of Kirby is $129.72.
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What is the current market cap of Kirby?
The current market capitalization of Kirby is $6.75B.
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What is Kirby’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Kirby is $3.6B.
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Who are Kirby’s competitors?
Harvey Gulf International Marine, Jambon, Golar LNG, Excel Maritime Carriers, and Golden Ocean Group are some of the 9 competitors of Kirby.
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What is Kirby’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Kirby’s EPS for 12 months was $6.98.
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