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Kirby Corporation (KEX) Revenue-to-Profit Sankey Flow & SEC XBRL Financials

$146.00 -0.05% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Kirby Corporation (KEX) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 75/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 9% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B • BUY Cap $7.71B

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk B+

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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+7.7% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KEX)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.5%

VISUAL REVENUE-TO-PROFIT SANKEY WATERFALL • FY 2025 (10-K)

How KEX Turns Every Dollar of Sales Into Real Bottom-Line Profit

Free Cash Flow:$518.8M (15.4% FCF Margin)

Multi-Year SEC EDGAR XBRL Revenue, Net Profit & Free Cash Flow Trajectory

■ Revenue■ Net Profit■ Free Cash Flow

FY23

Rev $3.09B

FY24

Rev $3.27B

FY25

Rev $3.36B

Fiscal Year	Revenue	Gross Margin	Op Margin	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	ROIC %
FY 2025	$3.36B	52%	14.8%	$354.6M	$518.8M	9.3%
FY 2024	$3.27B	52%	12.2%	$286.7M	$609.5M	7.6%
FY 2023	$3.09B	52%	10.8%	$222.9M	$401.1M	10.3%

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KEX // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +1.05%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-11-01O $146.1H $146.1L $146.0C $146.0VOL 1.09M

RES: $148.3SUP: $126.8SMA50: $137.5SMA200: $136.9

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

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15.4%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +3.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #51 of 304 ⚔️ NCLH vs KEX Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (KEX vs. NCLH, MATX, INSW, STNG)

Industry: Marine Transportation (16 Tracked Issuers)

Across 304 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Kirby Corporation (KEX) ranks #51 by composite RQD confidence (75/100, grade B) and #200 by equity capitalization ($7.71B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MATX leads on earnings valuation at 15.3x trailing P/E, while MATX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 13.5% ROIC and — gross margin. INSW currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 79/100 (B+) compared with KEX at 75/100 (B).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
KEX ACTIVE Kirby Corporation	B	75/100	21.7x	—	9.3%	-0.05%	$7.71B	Benchmark Subject
NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.	D-	39/100	19.8x	—	11.7%	+13.45%	$8.37B	/nclh-vs-kex →
MATX Matson Inc.	B-	71/100	15.3x	—	13.5%	-0.83%	$6.79B	/matx-vs-kex →
INSW International Seaways Inc.	B+	79/100	18.8x	—	11.2%	+1.67%	$5.81B	/insw-vs-kex →
STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc.	B	72/100	32.8x	—	9.9%	+7.16%	$4.92B	/stng-vs-kex →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000056047

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Kirby Corporation (KEX) reported GAAP revenue of $3.36B (+3.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.27B , and +8.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $354.6M, operating cash flow of $670.2M, and free cash flow of $518.8M (-14.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, KEX closed FY2025 with $6.01B in total assets against $911.9M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.29, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$3.36B	$354.6M	$670.2M	$518.8M	$6.01B	$911.9M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$3.27B	$286.7M	$756.5M	$609.5M	$5.85B	$866.7M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$3.09B	$222.9M	$540.2M	$401.1M	$4.24B	$992.1M

3. KEX Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is KEX stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 75/100 at a spot price of $146.00 (-0.05% 1D, market cap $7.71B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 304 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, KEX ranks #51 in composite RQD confidence.

How does KEX compare to NCLH and MATX in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Marine Transportation), KEX carries a Roarable B (75/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 21.7x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.3%. By comparison, NCLH (Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.) holds a D- grade (39/100 RQD, P/E 19.8x, ROIC 11.7%, cap $8.37B) and MATX (Matson Inc.) posts a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 15.3x, ROIC 13.5%, cap $6.79B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MATX leads on earnings multiple (15.3x) while MATX leads on capital efficiency (13.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KEX?

Per KEX's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000056047), Kirby Corporation generated $3.36B in revenue (+3.0% YoY), $354.6M in net income, and $518.8M in free cash flow against $6.01B in total assets and $911.9M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is KEX trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

KEX last traded at $146.00 (-0.05% on volume of 1,087,503 shares), positioning the stock +6.20% above its 50-day simple moving average ($137.48) and +6.64% above its 200-day simple moving average ($136.91). Across its 52-week range of $101.65 to $157.69, KEX sits at the 79.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 64.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.5% ($137.97 to $154.03).