Kirby Corporation Receives 'Moderate Buy' Rating from Analysts

Analysts see upside potential in the shipping company's stock despite some concerns

Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:53am

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Shares of Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) have received an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the seven analysts covering the stock, according to Marketbeat Ratings. While one analyst has a sell rating and one has a hold rating, five analysts have given the stock a buy recommendation. The average 12-month price target among the analysts is $132.60.

Why it matters

Kirby is a leading domestic maritime transporter of bulk liquid products in the United States, operating one of North America's largest fleets of inland tank barges and towing vessels. The company's performance is closely watched as an indicator of activity in the energy, chemical and agricultural sectors that rely on its logistics services.

The details

Several analysts have recently issued reports on Kirby. Citigroup increased its price target on the stock from $145 to $147 and maintained a "buy" rating. Wolfe Research reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and $136 price target. However, Weiss Ratings downgraded the stock from "buy" to "hold." Overall, the analyst consensus points to moderate upside potential for Kirby's shares.

  • Kirby reported its latest quarterly earnings on January 29, 2026.

The players

Kirby Corporation

A leading domestic maritime transporter of bulk liquid products in the United States, operating one of North America's largest fleets of inland tank barges and towing vessels.

Citigroup

A global investment bank that covers Kirby Corporation and increased its price target on the stock.

Wolfe Research

An independent equity research firm that reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and $136 price target on Kirby.

Weiss Ratings

A financial research firm that downgraded Kirby from "buy" to "hold" on its stock rating scale.

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