Recent Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Kirby (KEX)

Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of Kirby (NYSE: KEX) in the last few weeks:

• 8/8/2026 – Kirby was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 8/3/2026 – Kirby was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 7/31/2026 – Kirby had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $165.00 to $170.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 7/29/2026 – Kirby had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by BTIG Research. They now have a $170.00 price target on the stock.
• 7/17/2026 – Kirby was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.
• 7/14/2026 – Kirby had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by BTIG Research. They now have a $170.00 price target on the stock.
• 7/13/2026 – Kirby had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $160.00 to $165.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 7/8/2026 – Kirby had its price target raised by Bank of America Corporation from $169.00 to $182.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 7/1/2026 – Kirby was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 6/13/2026 – Kirby was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.

Insider Transactions at Kirby

In other news, COO Christian G. O’neil sold 11,287 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.93, for a total value of $1,647,111.91. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, VP Amy D. Husted sold 4,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $145.43, for a total transaction of $581,720.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 10,814 shares in the company, valued at $1,572,680.02. This trade represents a 27.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders sold 15,965 shares of company stock worth $2,328,749. 0.80% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

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.