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Kirby Corporation is projected to rise to $197.92 by 2027, a +38% move from its current price of $143.33. KEX is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $141.69 | $143.36 | $145.05 | +0.02% |
| May 30 | $141.03 | $143.39 | $145.79 | +0.04% |
| May 31 | $140.54 | $143.42 | $146.37 | +0.06% |
| Jun 1 | $140.12 | $143.45 | $146.86 | +0.09% |
| Jun 2 | $139.77 | $143.48 | $147.30 | +0.11% |
| Jun 3 | $139.45 | $143.51 | $147.70 | +0.13% |
| Jun 4 | $139.16 | $143.55 | $148.07 | +0.15% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $139.16 | $143.55 | $148.07 | +0.15% |
| Week 2 | $137.58 | $143.76 | $150.22 | +0.30% |
| Week 3 | $136.44 | $143.98 | $151.93 | +0.45% |
| Week 4 | $135.51 | $144.19 | $153.43 | +0.60% |
| Week 5 | $134.72 | $144.41 | $154.80 | +0.75% |
| Week 6 | $134.03 | $144.63 | $156.06 | +0.91% |
| Week 7 | $133.42 | $144.85 | $157.25 | +1.06% |
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 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 after-market 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) operates in the Industrials sector with a focus on marine transportation and related services. The company owns and operates a large fleet of inland and coastal barges and tugboats and provides marine transportation for petrochemicals, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals. Its Marine Transportation segment and Distribution and Services segment together support diversified industrial activities across U.S.
waterways. Kirby was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
A major floor 17.9% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (0.9% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 6.5% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 9.2% 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 | $145.07 | Sell | $144.52 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $145.84 | Sell | $145.09 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $145.64 | Sell | $145.07 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $141.82 | Buy | $141.31 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $133.64 | Buy | $133.78 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $115.77 | Buy | $124.10 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 47.30 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 0.45 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -70.55 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -82.84 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.63 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | 0.77 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.29 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 17.16 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | 0.12 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.43 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 43.96 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.26 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -24.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 143.38 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 16.15 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 1.66 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture shows bullish sentiment for Kirby stock. RSI14 is 50, with the 50-day moving average at $141.05 and the 200-day moving average at $115.33. A nearby support level is at $141.90 and a resistance at $152.59. Over the last 30 days, the price has traded between $132.17 and $155.45.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $111.90 | $143.33 | $200.57 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $161.69 | $197.92 | $253.60 | +38% | Bullish | |
| $194.29 | $242.17 | $318.39 | +69% | Bullish | |
| $215.14 | $272.22 | $365.36 | +90% | Bullish | |
| $239.72 | $307.37 | $419.83 | +114% | Bullish | |
| $259.40 | $336.62 | $466.95 | +135% | Bullish | |
| $262.91 | $344.99 | $485.28 | +141% | Bullish | |
| $299.70 | $397.38 | $566.14 | +177% | Bullish | |
| $352.64 | $472.18 | $680.68 | +229% | Bullish | |
| $394.99 | $533.88 | $778.12 | +272% | Bullish | |
| $513.21 | $723.36 | $1,104.51 | +405% | Bullish | |
| $1,129.71 | $1,707.45 | $2,793.85 | +10.9x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $111.90 | $143.33 | $168.24 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $126.30 | $147.34 | $175.21 | +2.80% |
| July 2026 | $124.58 | $146.16 | $175.46 | -0.80% |
| August 2026 | $123.82 | $145.93 | $176.45 | -0.16% |
| September 2026 | $128.34 | $151.82 | $184.66 | +4.03% |
| October 2026 | $132.13 | $156.83 | $191.79 | +3.30% |
| November 2026 | $132.54 | $157.79 | $193.87 | +0.61% |
| December 2026 | $136.12 | $162.51 | $200.57 | +3.00% |
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 $200.57, averaging $143.33 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $143.33. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Kirby Corporation's 2027 outlook centres on $197.92, within a $161.69 to $253.60 range. That is up +38% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +38% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2028, KEX could reach as high as $318.39, with a base case around $242.17 and support toward $194.29 — roughly +69% from $143.33. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect KEX to range from $215.14 to $365.36 through 2029. The $272.22 average target implies a +90% move from current prices. That is up +12% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The KEX price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $307.37 (low $239.72, high $419.83) — a potential gain of +114% on today's $143.33. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, KEX is projected to trade between $259.40 and $466.95, averaging $336.62 — a potential gain of +135% from today's $143.33. That is up +10% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Kirby Corporation's 2032 outlook centres on $344.99, within a $262.91 to $485.28 range. That is up +2% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +141% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, KEX could reach as high as $566.14, with a base case around $397.38 and support toward $299.70 — roughly +177% from $143.33. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect KEX to range from $352.64 to $680.68 through 2034. The $472.18 average target implies a +229% move from current prices. That is up +19% 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 $533.88 (low $394.99, high $778.12) — a potential gain of +272% on today's $143.33. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, KEX is projected to trade between $513.21 and $1,104.51, averaging $723.36 — a potential gain of +405% from today's $143.33. That is up +35% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Kirby Corporation's 2050 outlook centres on $1,707.45, within a $1,129.71 to $2,793.85 range. That is up +136% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +10.9x change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in KEX today (≈ 6.976906 KEX) could be worth
$11,912.74
+$10,912.74 (+1091%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected KEX price of $1,707.45 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 May 27, 2025 (≈ 9.017946 KEX) would be worth
$1,292.54
+$292.54 (+29.3%) today · 1.29× · US Dollar
Based on a KEX entry price of $110.89 vs. today's $143.33.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $148.69 | $963.95 | -3.6% |
| 1 month ago | $152.38 | $940.61 | -5.9% |
| 3 months ago | $129.66 | $1,105.43 | +10.5% |
| 6 months ago | $113.52 | $1,262.6 | +26.3% |
| 1 year ago | $110.89 | $1,292.54 | +29.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $66.42 | $2,157.93 | +115.8% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our KEX forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $290.00 around 2030.
Implied market cap at $290.00: $15.51B
The year-by-year forecast paints a steadily bullish trajectory beyond 2026. The 2026 average price is $143.34 with a min of $111.90 and a max of $203.06 and a 0 ROI. In 2027 the average rises to $199.97 with a min of $163.31, a max of $256.33 and a 39.5 ROI, followed by 2028 with an average of $244.28 and a 70.4 ROI, and 2029 with an average of $277.94 and a 93.9 ROI.
By 2030 the forecast shows an average of $312.64 and an 118.1 ROI. The path continues higher in 2031–2035, with 2031 average $341.87 and 138.5 ROI, 2032 $354.29 and 147.2 ROI, 2033 $407.67 and 184.4 ROI, 2034 $485.76 and 238.9 ROI, and 2035 $551.36 and 284.6 ROI. The longer horizon shows substantial upside, with 2040 an average of $747.75 and 421.7 ROI, and 2050 an average of $1,786.50 and 1,146.3 ROI.
All figures reflect bullish sentiment from 2027 onward and are subject to change. These are estimates, not guarantees.
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2030 avg $312.64, min $243.79, max $427.13, ROI 118.1, sentiment BULLISH.
Forecasts show neutral in 2026 and bullish sentiment from 2027 onward, with rising averages and ROI reaching 118.1 by 2030 and higher thereafter.
2050 max $2,923.44; avg $1,786.50; min $1,181.89; ROI 1146.3; reaching $2,000 is within the max but not guaranteed.
30-day range: $132.17 to $155.45; support $141.90; resistance $152.59; RSI 50; SMA50 $141.05; SMA200 $115.33; sentiment BULLISH.
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