KEX Should I Buy
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Kirby Corp (KEX) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The company's strong financial performance, positive analyst sentiment, and favorable industry trends outweigh the minor insider selling and lack of recent trading signals. The stock's current price level and bullish technical indicators present a solid entry point for long-term growth potential.
The technical indicators for KEX are bullish. The MACD histogram is positive at 0.488, suggesting upward momentum. The RSI_6 at 63.599 is neutral, indicating no overbought or oversold conditions. Moving averages are aligned bullishly (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200), and the stock is trading above the key pivot level of 126.283, with resistance levels at 131.566 and 134.83.
Hedge funds are significantly increasing their positions, with a 237.72% rise in buying activity last quarter.
Atlantic Investment Management recently acquired 223,000 shares, representing 13.8% of its reportable assets.
Kirby's Q4 FY 2025 financials showed a 114.40% YoY increase in net income and a 127.03% YoY increase in EPS.
Analysts have raised price targets multiple times, with Citi and BofA projecting targets as high as $147 and $142, respectively.
Favorable industry trends, including barge supply constraints and opportunities in Venezuela, support long-term growth.
Insiders are selling, with a 494.98% increase in selling activity last month, including a significant sale by the CIO.
The stock is not included in The Motley Fool Stock Advisor's top picks.
Short-term stock trend analysis suggests potential declines of -1.6% in the next day, -1.72% in the next week, and -8.66% in the next month.
Kirby Corp reported strong Q4 FY 2025 financials, with revenue increasing by 6.16% YoY to $851.78 million. Net income rose by 114.40% YoY to $91.8 million, and EPS grew by 127.03% YoY to $1.68. The gross margin improved to 26.24%, up 7.19% YoY. The company expects flat to 12% earnings growth in 2026, supported by favorable inland utilization and pricing trends.
Analysts are bullish on KEX, with Wolfe Research, Citi, and BofA raising price targets to $136, $147, and $142, respectively. The consensus is positive, citing favorable industry trends, opportunities in Venezuela, and strong financial performance as key drivers for growth.
