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KEX

High conviction

Kirby Corporation

Industrials · NYSE

$8.0B mkt cap

Brief updated Jul 26, 2026

Kirby Corporation is a leading operator of domestic tank barges within the United States. Its Marine Transportation division specializes in moving bulk liquid products, providing comprehensive marine transport and towing services. These operations cover an extensive network, including the Mississipp

Decifer Research·Data summary

KEX is a high-conviction name in Industrials

KEX sits at the intersection of key themes currently active in the market. The scoring engine rates it high based on how well the active market forces line up with its business, plus available fundamental data. Financial metrics and analyst consensus provide additional context.

Why now

The market forces active right now are aligned with the company's core business exposure. The timing reflects the intersection of theme strength and available catalyst data.

Key risks

Data availability limits full scoring across all dimensions. Market forces can reverse rapidly; theme exposure does not guarantee the price follows. Fundamental valuation data may not reflect the most recent quarterly results.

What to watch

Monitor conviction score changes, especially the macro and analyst dimensions. Earnings guidance updates and analyst consensus shifts are the primary near-term catalysts.

33High conviction Conviction
macro
5/25
analyst
15/38
momentum
10/20
forward catalyst
0/15
valuation
8/23
highs
3/12
news catalyst
0/12
options flow
0/12
peer network
4/8
counter thesis
0/3
Key financials
Revenue growth (YoY)-90.0%
Gross margin2604.0%
Operating margin1438.0%
Net margin1051.0%
P/E ratio22.2x
Return on equity1063.0%
FCF yield625.0%
Debt / equity0.3x
EV / sales2.7x
Valuation
Analyst consensusBUY
DCF fair value$295
Next EPS estimate$1.95
Analyst intelligence
20 Buy9 Hold0 Sell
Earnings intelligence

Earnings surprises

+6.4%

2026-04

+3.7%

2026-01

+1.2%

2025-10

+5.0%

2025-07

+4.7%

2025-05

Recent updates
geopolitical de escalationToday

The US has halted a planned military strike against Iran, easing tensions in the Middle East and potentially reducing the risk of conflict, which could positively impact global markets and asset classes.

geopolitical de escalationToday

US President Trump has halted a planned 'massive attack' on Iran, easing tensions and potentially avoiding a major conflict, which could positively impact global markets and reduce geopolitical risk.

geopolitical de escalationToday

The US has held off on striking Iran, leading to a gain in cryptocurrency prices, with analysts seeing a potential 'strong and vital move' in Bitcoin if the situation continues to de-escalate. This de-escalation could reduce geopolitical risk and increase investor appetite for riskier assets like cryptocurrencies.

geopolitical de escalationYesterday

The US has held off on striking Iran, leading to a gain in cryptocurrency prices, with analysts seeing a potential 'strong and vital move' in Bitcoin if the situation continues to de-escalate. This de-escalation could reduce geopolitical risk and increase investor appetite for riskier assets like cryptocurrencies.

regulatory action4d ago

Wall Street giants such as Goldman Sachs and BlackRock have endorsed the CLARITY Act, which aims to provide regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies, potentially paving the way for increased institutional investment and adoption. This development could have significant implications for the crypto market and the broader financial sector.

Generated Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:22:20 GMT by Decifer intelligence engine. For informational purposes only — not investment advice. Decifer Intelligence Hub.