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Kirby Corporation is projected to rise to $167.98 by 2027, a +27% move from its current price of $132.34. KEX is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/31/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $129.94 | $132.37 | $134.84 | +0.02% |
| Aug 2 | $128.97 | $132.39 | $135.90 | +0.04% |
| Aug 3 | $128.24 | $132.42 | $136.73 | +0.06% |
| Aug 4 | $127.63 | $132.45 | $137.44 | +0.08% |
| Aug 5 | $127.10 | $132.47 | $138.07 | +0.10% |
| Aug 6 | $126.63 | $132.50 | $138.64 | +0.12% |
| Aug 7 | $126.19 | $132.53 | $139.17 | +0.14% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $126.19 | $132.53 | $139.17 | +0.14% |
| Week 2 | $123.84 | $132.71 | $142.23 | +0.28% |
| Week 3 | $122.10 | $132.90 | $144.66 | +0.42% |
| Week 4 | $120.67 | $133.09 | $146.77 | +0.56% |
| Week 5 | $119.45 | $133.27 | $148.69 | +0.70% |
| Week 6 | $118.38 | $133.46 | $150.46 | +0.85% |
| Week 7 | $117.41 | $133.65 | $152.13 | +0.99% |
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.
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. The current price is $131.07 and the market capitalization is $7.01B, with a rank of 1128. The stock’s near-term technical picture is mixed, but the longer-run outlook shows meaningful upside potential according to the year-by-year forecast.
Technical indicators point to a bullish tilt in the longer horizon, with near-term momentum framed by a current price hovering around technical supports and resistance levels. The stock’s 30-day range spans from $115.65 to $148.55, reflecting recent volatility within a broad trading band. The assets’ distance from key moving averages and defined support/resistance levels can help frame potential entry and exit considerations.
A major floor 11.0% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (1.9% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 12.7% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 18.3% 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 | $140.51 | Sell | $138.31 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $143.82 | Sell | $141.08 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $141.79 | Sell | $141.69 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $141.44 | Sell | $141.25 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $140.43 | Sell | $138.03 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $127.05 | Buy | $130.11 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 35.65 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 7.66 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -128.30 | Sell |
| Williams %R (14) | -93.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -1.23 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -8.76 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.11 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 7.00 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | 0.11 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.09 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 21.49 | Buy |
| Momentum (10) | -11.02 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 52.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 134.84 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 19.75 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 2.49 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is labeled BULLISH with an RSI(14) of 30. The price is trading between the 50-day simple moving average of $141.72 and the 200-day simple moving average of $126.79. A near-term support sits at $129.84, while resistance is at $149.21. Over the last 30 days, the range has been $115.65 to $148.55.
Overall, sentiment is bullish, and the stock’s price action has recently hovered around the defined support and resistance levels, providing a framework for potential short-term moves.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $111.90 | $132.34 | $175.42 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $137.73 | $167.98 | $214.08 | +27% | Bullish | |
| $172.48 | $214.37 | $280.70 | +62% | Bullish | |
| $188.08 | $237.39 | $317.54 | +79% | Bullish | |
| $201.42 | $257.68 | $350.95 | +95% | Bullish | |
| $223.12 | $288.95 | $399.79 | +118% | Bullish | |
| $230.69 | $302.14 | $424.01 | +128% | Bullish | |
| $245.89 | $325.44 | $462.66 | +146% | Bullish | |
| $282.58 | $377.74 | $543.44 | +185% | Bullish | |
| $333.49 | $450.02 | $654.67 | +240% | Bullish | |
| $424.02 | $596.84 | $910.01 | +351% | Bullish | |
| $897.44 | $1,354.88 | $2,214.65 | +924% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $111.90 | $132.34 | $154.18 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $116.41 | $135.74 | $161.30 | +2.57% |
| September 2026 | $114.93 | $134.78 | $161.67 | -0.70% |
| October 2026 | $113.64 | $133.87 | $161.77 | -0.68% |
| November 2026 | $117.28 | $138.69 | $168.60 | +3.60% |
| December 2026 | $120.95 | $143.51 | $175.42 | +3.48% |
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 $175.42, averaging $132.34 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $132.34. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Kirby Corporation's 2027 outlook centres on $167.98, within a $137.73 to $214.08 range. That is up +27% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +27% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2028, KEX could reach as high as $280.70, with a base case around $214.37 and support toward $172.48 — roughly +62% from $132.34. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect KEX to range from $188.08 to $317.54 through 2029. The $237.39 average target implies a +79% move from current prices. That is up +11% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The KEX price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $257.68 (low $201.42, high $350.95) — a potential gain of +95% on today's $132.34. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, KEX is projected to trade between $223.12 and $399.79, averaging $288.95 — a potential gain of +118% from today's $132.34. That is up +12% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Kirby Corporation's 2032 outlook centres on $302.14, within a $230.69 to $424.01 range. That is up +5% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +128% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, KEX could reach as high as $462.66, with a base case around $325.44 and support toward $245.89 — roughly +146% from $132.34. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect KEX to range from $282.58 to $543.44 through 2034. The $377.74 average target implies a +185% move from current prices. That is up +16% 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 $450.02 (low $333.49, high $654.67) — a potential gain of +240% on today's $132.34. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, KEX is projected to trade between $424.02 and $910.01, averaging $596.84 — a potential gain of +351% from today's $132.34. That is up +33% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Kirby Corporation's 2050 outlook centres on $1,354.88, within a $897.44 to $2,214.65 range. That is up +127% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +924% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in KEX today (≈ 7.556294 KEX) could be worth
$10,237.9
+$9,237.9 (+924%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected KEX price of $1,354.88 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 30, 2025 (≈ 8.333333 KEX) would be worth
$1,102.83
+$102.83 (+10.3%) today · 1.10× · US Dollar
Based on a KEX entry price of $120 vs. today's $132.34.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $149.1 | $887.59 | -11.2% |
| 1 month ago | $135.97 | $973.3 | -2.7% |
| 3 months ago | $147.22 | $898.93 | -10.1% |
| 6 months ago | $117.66 | $1,124.77 | +12.5% |
| 1 year ago | $120 | $1,102.83 | +10.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $56.83 | $2,328.7 | +132.9% |
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 $260.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $260.00: $13.9B
The multi-year forecast shows a bullish trajectory with meaningful upside from 2027 onward. In 2026, the average is $131.07 with a min of $111.90 and a max of $173.82 (ROI 0, sentiment Neutral). By 2030, the average is $254.23 with a min of $198.54 and a max of $346.64 (ROI 94, sentiment BULLISH).
By 2040, the average is $586.83 with a min of $416.18 and a max of $896.40 (ROI 347.7, sentiment BULLISH). By 2050, the average is $1,329.45 with a min of $878.47 and a max of $2,177.95 (ROI 914.3, sentiment BULLISH).
The forecast through 2030, 2040, and 2050 depicts substantial upside potential, with bullish sentiment prevailing from 2027 onward. These figures are estimates and not guarantees, and they should be considered in the context of market uncertainties and the asset’s sector-specific risks.
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The forecast shows an average price of $254.23 in 2030, with a min of $198.54 and a max of $346.64; ROI 94; sentiment BULLISH.
Forecasts indicate bullish sentiment from 2027 through 2050, with 2030 avg $254.23 (ROI 94), 2040 avg $586.83 (ROI 347.7), and 2050 avg $1,329.45 (ROI 914.3). These are estimates, not guarantees.
The 2040 forecast shows a max of $896.40 and an average of $586.83, indicating the possibility of higher-price scenarios within the forecast period, but the 2040 average is $586.83.
Current price $131.07; market cap $7.01B.
The 2050 forecast shows an average of $1,329.45 with a max of $2,177.95 (ROI 914.3) and bullish sentiment.
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