Kirby Corporation
KEXKirby Corporation is the largest domestic tank barge operator in the United States, providing marine transportation for bulk liquid products across the Mississippi River System, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and all three U.S. coasts.
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Kirby Corporation is the largest domestic tank barge operator in the United States, providing marine transportation for bulk liquid products across the Mississippi River System, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and all three U.S. coasts. The company also operates a significant distribution and services business that provides aftermarket parts, repair services, and specialized manufacturing for power generation, marine, and industrial markets. Its core value proposition centers on offering the most energy-efficient and cost-effective mode of surface transportation for liquid commodities while maintaining a nationwide service network for heavy industrial equipment.
The company is the dominant market leader in U.S. inland tank barge capacity and a leading distributor for major industrial engine and transmission OEMs.
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- What is Kirby Corporation's market cap?
- Kirby Corporation (KEX) has a market capitalization of $7.2B and trades on NYSE.
- What is Kirby Corporation's revenue and profitability?
- Kirby Corporation generated $3.5B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $355.2M, representing a net margin of 10.2%, with free cash flow of $475.6M. The latest reported period is Q2 2026.
- Who are Kirby Corporation's competitors?
- Kirby Corporation's key competitors include Genesis Energy, L.P., Orion Group Holdings, Inc, Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
- Who does Kirby Corporation partner with?
- Kirby Corporation's notable partners include Caterpillar, Cummins, Daimler Truck North America, and others.
- What subsidiaries does Kirby Corporation have?
- Kirby Corporation's subsidiaries include Kirby Inland Marine, LP, Stewart & Stevenson LLC, Kirby Offshore Marine, LLC, and others.
- Where is Kirby Corporation headquartered?
- Kirby Corporation is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 5,450 people. It has been publicly traded since 1976.
