Kirby Corporation (KEX) Stock Forecast
KEX analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.86 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $169.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +23.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 28, 2026 EPS estimate $1.96
- 52-week range
- $85.57 – $152.59
KEX analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
KEX price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
KEX earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.98 | $1.92 | $2.03 | $1.65 | +19.8% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.09 | $6.96 | $7.15 | $6.33 | +12.0% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.26 | $7.62 | $8.50 | $7.09 | +16.6% | 7 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
KEX revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $941.2M | $911.6M | $977.5M | +8.0% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.64B | $3.58B | $3.70B | +8.1% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.89B | $3.77B | $3.94B | +6.9% | 6 |
KEX EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
KEX revenue: reported and forecast
KEX EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.93 | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.98 | +2.2% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.02 | $7.09 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.09 | +1.0% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.26 | $8.34 | $8.34 | $8.30 | $8.26 | +0.0% | 0 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
KEX earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; KEX beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from KEX
7 analysts cover Kirby; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.86 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $169.00, 23.9% above the latest close of $136.43. Analysts expect earnings of $7.09 per share for 2026, +12.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $8.26 per share on revenue of $3.9 billion. Kirby beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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KEX forecast FAQ
What is Kirby's price target?
The average analyst price target for Kirby is $169.00, 23.9% above the latest close of $136.43.
Is Kirby a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering Kirby, 6 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Kirby's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $7.09 per share for 2026 (range $6.96 to $7.15); for 2027 the estimate is $8.26.
What is Kirby's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $3.6 billion, growth of 8.1%; for 2027 it is $3.9 billion.
When does Kirby report earnings?
Kirby is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 28, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.96.
Does Kirby usually beat earnings estimates?
Kirby reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.