Kirby (KEX) – Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for Kirby (NYSE: KEX):

• 5/15/2026 – Kirby was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 5/1/2026 – Kirby was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.
• 5/1/2026 – Kirby had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by Evercore Inc. They now have a $158.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/30/2026 – Kirby had its price target raised by BTIG Research from $160.00 to $170.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 4/16/2026 – Kirby was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 4/15/2026 – Kirby had its price target raised by BTIG Research from $135.00 to $160.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 4/9/2026 – Kirby had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $147.00 to $160.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 3/27/2026 – Kirby was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, VP Amy D. Husted sold 4,000 shares of Kirby stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $145.43, for a total value of $581,720.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 10,814 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,572,680.02. The trade was a 27.00% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, COO Christian G. O’neil sold 11,287 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.93, for a total transaction of $1,647,111.91. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 77,797 shares of company stock worth $10,421,218. Insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.

Kirby Corporation is a leading domestic maritime transporter of bulk liquid products in the United States. Through its Marine Transportation segment, the company operates one of North America’s largest fleets of inland tank barges and towing vessels. Kirby’s fleet moves petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products and agricultural chemicals along coastal and inland waterways, providing critical logistical support to energy, chemical and agricultural producers.

In addition to its marine operations, Kirby’s Distribution and Services segment offers diesel engine and power generation services, along with aftermarket parts sales.