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Kirby Corporation

KEXNYSETrackedMarket Data VerifiedIndustrialsMarine

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Quote
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Methodology
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Market overview

USD 128.88

Down−USD 1.43 (−1.10%) Day change

Last verified close · As of · USD · Market data via Massive Stock Widgets

The market is closed. This is the last verified closing quote, not an intraday price.

Open
USD 129.38
Previous close
USD 130.31
Day high
USD 130.87
Day low
USD 127.73
Volume
544,531
Market cap
USD 6,804,864,512
Price chart · 1 Year
Kirby Corporation 1 Year price chartKirby Corporation, nyse:KEX, 1 Year price chart in USD. Start USD 84.73, end USD 128.88, high USD 152.59, low USD 79.95, up.
Period1 YearFirst closeUSD 84.73Last closeUSD 128.88Maximum closeUSD 152.59Minimum closeUSD 79.95Period change+USD 44.15Period percentage change+52.11%Chart as ofSep 25, 2026, 1:30 PM GMT+0000
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Representative chart points — 24 of 251
Date and time Open High Low Close Volume
USD 84.23 USD 84.98 USD 83.96 USD 84.73 729,600
USD 82.07 USD 82.07 USD 79.52 USD 79.95 753,900
USD 110.64 USD 112.24 USD 110.10 USD 110.53 755,800
USD 112.10 USD 114.58 USD 112.10 USD 113.09 628,100
USD 112.71 USD 112.82 USD 110.00 USD 111.01 676,800
USD 111.29 USD 111.78 USD 110.92 USD 110.98 390,400
USD 126.04 USD 126.47 USD 124.09 USD 126.31 841,000
USD 117.50 USD 119.88 USD 116.19 USD 119.42 894,700
USD 127.03 USD 130.20 USD 126.68 USD 127.80 575,000
USD 133.06 USD 133.32 USD 128.94 USD 130.28 456,100
USD 131.05 USD 131.84 USD 129.23 USD 130.52 1,116,900
USD 135.16 USD 137.45 USD 134.00 USD 137.29 500,200
USD 147.48 USD 147.48 USD 141.75 USD 143.71 489,600
USD 151.59 USD 155.03 USD 150.23 USD 152.59 1,088,600
USD 142.52 USD 144.48 USD 141.44 USD 142.55 626,300
USD 148.64 USD 149.23 USD 144.74 USD 145.62 642,600
USD 141.68 USD 144.23 USD 140.68 USD 141.63 346,500
USD 137.58 USD 138.63 USD 135.61 USD 137.13 559,000
USD 143.04 USD 144.66 USD 141.92 USD 143.75 510,800
USD 148.21 USD 148.80 USD 143.38 USD 145.08 495,300
USD 132.85 USD 133.36 USD 131.11 USD 132.49 652,500
USD 138.86 USD 139.50 USD 135.95 USD 137.64 368,500
USD 138.01 USD 139.62 USD 137.54 USD 138.59 296,900
USD 129.38 USD 131.00 USD 127.66 USD 128.88 544,500

Company Profile & Business Model Overview

Kirby Corporation is a leading company in its sector with strong market presence and growth prospects.

Sustainability Strengths & Catalysts (Pros)

  • Market-leading inland tank-barge fleet of 1,094 barges, with favorable supply-demand and pricing tailwinds into 2026.
  • Barge transport is more fuel-efficient and lower-emission per ton-mile than rail or truck for bulk liquids.
  • A diversified distribution-and-services segment and strong 2026 EPS growth guidance of 5 to 15 percent.

Material Risks & Governance Concerns (Cons)

  • Core cargoes are petrochemicals and refined products, linking demand to fossil-fuel consumption.
  • Marine operations carry spill, environmental, and safety-incident ESG risks plus cyclical industrial demand.

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ESG & Sustainability Rating Breakdown

Synthesized multi-provider rating across Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance dimensions.

Audited Methodology

Coverage PendingThird-Party ESG Coverage Under Review

Formal published scorecards from MSCI ESG Research and Sustainalytics are not currently available for this ticker. The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.

Data integrity and methodology

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers on sustainability scores, risk methodologies, and peer rankings.

What is Kirby Corporation (KEX)'s ESG rating and sustainability score?

Formal published scorecards from MSCI and Sustainalytics are under ongoing review for Kirby Corporation (KEX). The Impact Investor tracks corporate sustainability disclosures, SEC 10-K filings, and governance releases.

Is Kirby Corporation considered an ESG leader or laggard in Industrials?

Independent benchmark status for Kirby Corporation is evaluated relative to Industrials peers once third-party coverage publishes official methodology scores.

What are the main ESG risks and controversies for Kirby Corporation?

Key material risks for Kirby Corporation include: Core cargoes are petrochemicals and refined products, linking demand to fossil-fuel consumption.; Marine operations carry spill, environmental, and safety-incident ESG risks plus cyclical industrial demand.. Investors should evaluate whether corporate mitigation plans adequately address these vulnerabilities.

How does The Impact Investor evaluate ESG stock profiles?

The Impact Investor presents audited third-party ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics alongside delayed market data and financial fundamentals. We do not blend ratings into proprietary black-box scores, and ratings are never modified by advertising or affiliate relationships.