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Kirby Corporation is projected to rise to $186.22 by 2027, a +30% move from its current price of $143.75. KEX is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/13/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14 | $141.52 | $143.77 | $146.05 | +0.01% |
| Jul 15 | $140.62 | $143.79 | $147.02 | +0.03% |
| Jul 16 | $139.94 | $143.80 | $147.78 | +0.04% |
| Jul 17 | $139.36 | $143.82 | $148.42 | +0.05% |
| Jul 18 | $138.86 | $143.84 | $148.99 | +0.06% |
| Jul 19 | $138.42 | $143.86 | $149.51 | +0.08% |
| Jul 20 | $138.01 | $143.88 | $149.99 | +0.09% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $138.01 | $143.88 | $149.99 | +0.09% |
| Week 2 | $135.76 | $144.00 | $152.74 | +0.18% |
| Week 3 | $134.10 | $144.13 | $154.91 | +0.26% |
| Week 4 | $132.72 | $144.25 | $156.79 | +0.35% |
| Week 5 | $131.54 | $144.38 | $158.47 | +0.44% |
| Week 6 | $130.49 | $144.51 | $160.03 | +0.53% |
| Week 7 | $129.54 | $144.63 | $161.48 | +0.61% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Kirby Corporation operates domestic tank barges in the United States. Its Marine Transportation segment provides marine transportation service and towing vessels transporting bulk liquid product, and it operates tank barges throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and coastwise along three United States coasts, Alaska, and Hawaii. It transports petrochemicals, black oils, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals by tank barges; and operates offshore dry-bulk barges and tugboat units that are involved in the offshore transportation of dry-bulk cargos in the United States coastal trade.
It owns and operates 1,105 inland tank barges, approximately 266 inland towboats, 28 coastal tank barges, 24 coastal tugboats, 2 offshore dry-bulk cargo barges, 3 offshore tugboats, and a docking tugboat. Its Distribution and Services segment sells aftermarket service and genuine replacement parts for engines, transmissions, reduction gears, electric motors, drives, and controls, electrical distribution and control systems, energy storage battery systems, and related oilfield service equipment; rebuilds component parts or diesel engines, transmissions and reduction gears, and related equipment for use in oilfield services, marine, power generation, on-highway, and other industrial applications; rents generators, industrial compressors, high capacity lift trucks, and refrigeration trailers; and manufactures and remanufactures oilfield service equipment, including pressure pumping units, as well as manufacturers electric power generation equipment, specialized electrical distribution and control equipment, and high capacity energy storage/battery systems. It serves various companies in the United States government, and pleasure crafts.
The company was formerly known as Kirby Exploration Company, Inc. and changed its name to Kirby Corporation in 1990. Kirby Corporation was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Kirby Corporation (KEX) is a leader in industrial shipping services, trading in the Industrials sector with a current price of $141.51 and a market capitalization of $7.57B. It ranks 1080 by market capitalization among listed entities. The current price sits in a forecast where the 2026 average is $1, $141.51 and the long‑term outlook projects substantial upside, with the average price rising to $284.55 by 2030 and to $1,537.30 by 2050.
The year-by-year forecast shows a path from a neutral start in 2026 to progressively higher averages and bullish sentiment through 2030 and well beyond, with escalating ROI figures across the horizon.
A major floor 13.6% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 9.7% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (0.7% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 7.4% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key KEX support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of KEX market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $138.95 | Buy | $140.13 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $136.58 | Buy | $138.52 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $138.46 | Buy | $138.74 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $142.03 | Buy | $139.69 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $138.52 | Buy | $136.26 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $122.83 | Buy | $128.08 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 58.66 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 107.31 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.91 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 3.99 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.83 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | -0.19 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -1.20 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 63.00 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 5.20 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -80.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 143.41 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 17.46 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 2.01 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture shows a bullish tilt. The RSI14 reads 60, indicating room to rise without overbought pressure, while the price is near the 50-day average of $142.37 and above the 200-day average of $122.24. Immediate support is at $129.84 and resistance at $144.80.
The 30-day price range spans from $126.84 to $157.88, signaling a constructive near-term setup.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $111.90 | $143.75 | $192.58 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $152.53 | $186.22 | $237.70 | +30% | Bullish | |
| $193.15 | $240.25 | $314.96 | +67% | Bullish | |
| $207.16 | $261.66 | $350.34 | +82% | Bullish | |
| $224.75 | $287.71 | $392.16 | +100% | Bullish | |
| $253.80 | $328.87 | $455.35 | +129% | Bullish | |
| $254.99 | $334.14 | $469.24 | +132% | Bullish | |
| $276.89 | $366.66 | $521.57 | +155% | Bullish | |
| $328.77 | $439.70 | $632.94 | +206% | Bullish | |
| $375.40 | $506.82 | $737.68 | +253% | Bullish | |
| $490.55 | $690.75 | $1,053.62 | +381% | Bullish | |
| $1,030.10 | $1,555.65 | $2,543.56 | +982% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $111.90 | $143.75 | $172.90 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $126.04 | $147.51 | $176.33 | +2.61% |
| September 2026 | $123.64 | $145.40 | $175.19 | -1.43% |
| October 2026 | $125.65 | $148.37 | $179.95 | +2.04% |
| November 2026 | $130.63 | $154.79 | $188.79 | +4.33% |
| December 2026 | $132.15 | $157.10 | $192.58 | +1.49% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month KEX forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
In 2026, KEX is projected to trade between $111.90 and $192.58, averaging $143.75 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $143.75. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Kirby Corporation's 2027 outlook centres on $186.22, within a $152.53 to $237.70 range. That is up +30% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +30% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2028, KEX could reach as high as $314.96, with a base case around $240.25 and support toward $193.15 — roughly +67% from $143.75. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect KEX to range from $207.16 to $350.34 through 2029. The $261.66 average target implies a +82% move from current prices. That is up +9% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The KEX price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $287.71 (low $224.75, high $392.16) — a potential gain of +100% on today's $143.75. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, KEX is projected to trade between $253.80 and $455.35, averaging $328.87 — a potential gain of +129% from today's $143.75. That is up +14% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Kirby Corporation's 2032 outlook centres on $334.14, within a $254.99 to $469.24 range. That is up +2% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +132% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, KEX could reach as high as $521.57, with a base case around $366.66 and support toward $276.89 — roughly +155% from $143.75. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect KEX to range from $328.77 to $632.94 through 2034. The $439.70 average target implies a +206% move from current prices. That is up +20% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The KEX price prediction for 2035 points to an average of $506.82 (low $375.40, high $737.68) — a potential gain of +253% on today's $143.75. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, KEX is projected to trade between $490.55 and $1,053.62, averaging $690.75 — a potential gain of +381% from today's $143.75. That is up +36% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Kirby Corporation's 2050 outlook centres on $1,555.65, within a $1,030.10 to $2,543.56 range. That is up +125% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +982% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in KEX today (≈ 6.956522 KEX) could be worth
$10,821.92
+$9,821.92 (+982%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected KEX price of $1,555.65 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in KEXwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in KEX on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 8.543357 KEX) would be worth
$1,228.11
+$228.11 (+22.8%) today · 1.23× · US Dollar
Based on a KEX entry price of $117.05 vs. today's $143.75.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $129.84 | $1,107.13 | +10.7% |
| 1 month ago | $139.56 | $1,030.02 | +3.0% |
| 3 months ago | $140.38 | $1,024.01 | +2.4% |
| 6 months ago | $125.45 | $1,145.87 | +14.6% |
| 1 year ago | $117.05 | $1,228.11 | +22.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $58.19 | $2,470.36 | +147.0% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $290.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $290.00: $15.51B
The multi-year forecast unfolds with a cautious start in 2026 (avg $141.51; min $111.90; max $189.82; ROI 0; sentiment NEUTRAL) and a clear bullish trajectory thereafter. By 2027, the avg reaches $184.18 with ROI 30.1 and bullish sentiment; 2028 shows $237.29 (ROI 67.7); 2029 $257.62 (ROI 82); and 2030 $284.55 (ROI 101.1). The gains extend through 2031–2035 with averages of $325.31, $328.57, $362.79, $436.36, and $499.55 respectively, and ROIs of 129.9, 132.2, 156.4, 208.4, and 253.
By 2040 the avg is $683.43 (ROI 382.9) and by 2050 the avg soars to $1,537.30 (ROI 986.4), with a bullish sentiment attached to each horizon. These figures imply meaningful upside potential but remain estimates, not guarantees. The forecast also shows significant upside if realized, while portraying ongoing exposure to market and operational risks inherent in the sector, underscored by an annualized volatility around 30%.
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The 2030 forecast shows an average price of $284.55 with a low of $222.25 and a high of $387.93; ROI 101.1; sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast indicates bullish sentiment from 2027 onward, with rising average prices and ROIs such as 30.1 in 2027, 67.7 in 2028, 82 in 2029, 101.1 in 2030, and continuing higher into the 2030s and beyond, though 2026 is neutral. These are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes—the forecast max for 2040 is $1,042.54 and the max for 2050 is $2,513.73, suggesting the possibility of surpassing $1,000 in the long term per the projection.
Current price: $141.51. Market cap: $7.57B.
The 30-day range is $126.84 to $157.88.
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