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Kirby Corp is a domestic tank barge operator, transporting bulk liquid products throughout three United States coasts... Show more

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Oct 22, 2026

KEX in upward trend: price may ascend as a result of having broken its lower Bollinger Band on October 22, 2026

KEX may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In 29 of 37 cases where KEX's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 78%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where KEX's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, 14 of 20 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 70%.

Following a +1.44% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where KEX advanced for three days, in 239 of 356 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 67%.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 31 of 62 cases where KEX's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 50%.

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 16, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on KEX as a result. In 62 of 98 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 63%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for KEX turned negative on October 22, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 24 of the 46 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 52%.

KEX moved below its 50-day moving average on October 16, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

The 10-day moving average for KEX crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on October 19, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 9 of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 64%.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where KEX declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 60%.

The Aroon Indicator for KEX entered a downward trend on October 07, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 17 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 27 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 66, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 47 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. KEX’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 65 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 68 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 69 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.017) is normal, around the industry mean (-117.604). P/E Ratio (20.076) is within average values for comparable stocks, (9.260). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.530) is also within normal values, averaging (0.581). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (14.118) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.140) is also within normal values, averaging (1.795).

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Industry description

The marine shipping industry provides passenger transportation or cargo shipping services via waterways. This industry includes freight towage, ferry services and warehousing on deep-sea and inland waterways. The aviation sector may have reduced the popularity of sea travel for several passengers, but it is still in demand for short trips and pleasure cruises. Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. Cum Red Perp Pfd., Kirby Corporation and Seaspan Corporation are some of the well-known names in the business.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Marine Shipping Industry is 1.34B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 2K to 49.7B. AMKBY holds the highest valuation in this group at 49.7B. The lowest valued company is PRGNF at 2K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Marine Shipping Industry was -3%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -14%, and the average quarterly price growth was 5%. HSHP experienced the highest price growth at 4%, while RUBI experienced the biggest fall at -49%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Marine Shipping Industry was -24%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -31% and the average quarterly volume growth was 14%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 47
P/E Growth Rating: 50
Price Growth Rating: 53
SMR Rating: 67
Profit Risk Rating: 65
Seasonality Score: -13 (-100 ... +100)
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General Information

an operator of inland tank barges and services diesel engines

Industry MarineShipping

Industry
Marine Shipping
Address
55 Waugh Drive
Phone
+1 713 435-1000
Employees
5233
Web
https://www.kirbycorp.com
KEX in upward trend: price may ascend as a result of having broken its lower Bollinger Band on October 22, 2026