# Kirby Corporation (KEX): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Industrials · Industry: Marine Shipping
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Kirby Corporation is a leading operator of domestic tank barges within the United States. Its Marine Transportation division specializes in moving bulk liquid products, providing comprehensive marine transport and towing services. These operations cover an extensive network, including the Mississippi River System, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, all three U.S. coastlines, and extend to Alaska and Hawaii. The company transports a wide array of materials, such as petrochemicals, various black and refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals, primarily via tank barge. This segment al...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $133.15 USD |
| Market Cap | $7.03B |
| P/E (TTM) | 20.48 |
| EPS (TTM) | $6.50 |
| 52-Week Range | $85.67 – $157.69 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | — |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | — |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | — /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | — /share |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / — / — / — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | — |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | — |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | — |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1989-08-08 | $0.0500 | 1989-09-05 |
| 1988-08-09 | $0.0500 | 1988-09-06 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kex/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Kirby Corporation do?

Kirby Corporation (KEX) operates in the Marine Shipping industry within the Industrials sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is KEX's market cap?

Kirby Corporation (KEX) has a market capitalization of approximately $7.03 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does KEX pay a dividend?

No, Kirby Corporation (KEX) is not currently paying a dividend. Its last ex-dividend date was August 8, 1989 ($0.05 per share), and no payment has been declared since. The full historical payment record is on the Dividend tab.

### How often did KEX pay dividends?

Kirby Corporation paid dividends annually until 1989; nothing has been declared since. Each historical ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is KEX's payout ratio?

Kirby Corporation's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kex
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kex/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kex/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kex/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kex/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kex/peers

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