Kirby Corporation (KEX)

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Kirby Corporation (KEX) is up 28.3% since the beginning of the year. At $141 per share, KEX is trading 10.4% below its 52-week high of $158. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KEX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,243.

Kirby Corporation (KEX) has returned 28.26% so far this year and 25.96% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KEX has returned 8.50% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 21, 1991, KEX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.02%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +31.5%, while the worst month was Jun 2006 at -47.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, KEX closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 9, 2020 with a return of +17.7%, while the worst single day was Jun 2, 2006 at -48.1%.

Kirby Corporation has an annualized alpha of 3.96%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 21, 1991.

• This stock participated in 94.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 87.38% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.23 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

KEX ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Kirby Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Kirby Corporation was 75.42%, occurring on Mar 3, 2009. Recovery took 1060 trading sessions.

The current Kirby Corporation drawdown is 7.39%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Kirby Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Kirby Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.