$KEX
Kirby Corporation
XNYS•Industrials•Water Transportation
Why is KEX up today? It is at $143.27 (+1.17%), and our scanner flagged it 7 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment KEX spikes, and full due diligence on KEX — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $143.27
- Change today
- +1.17%
- Previous close
- $141.62
- 52-week range
- $79.52 – $157.69
- Market cap
- $7.49B
- Institutional own.
- 99.9%
- Total held
- 100.0%
- Short interest
- 1.5M ▲ +1% vs prior · as of 2026-08-14
- Days to cover
- 2.7d
- Avg daily volume
- 751K
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Water Transportation
- Exchange
- XNYS
- 5m
- 1.0x
- 15m
- 0.9x
- 1h
- 0.8x
- 1D
- 0.3x
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Why is $KEX up today?
Here is the latest on KEX from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for KEX today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
Likely catalystKIRBY CORP: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026, from an SEC filing. Read it →Latest filing3Initial insider ownership (Form 3)Aug 20, 2026 · 14 days agoAnalyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
Insiders
0 buys, 1 sells last 3 months (9/35 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Husted Amy D. Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -74 | sold 0.7% | 11K | $10K at $131.10 | Aug 5, 26 |
Husted Amy D. Officer | Other | 186 | added 1.7% | 11K | n/a | Aug 5, 26 |
Husted Amy D. Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -4K | sold 27% | 11K | $582K at $145.43 | May 15, 26 |
O'Neil Christian G. Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -11K 0.02% of company | n/a | n/a | $1.6M at $145.93 | May 15, 26 |
Woodruff William Matthew Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -678 | sold 99% | 9 | $100K at $147.37 | May 15, 26 |
Dragg Ronald A Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -2K | sold 17% | 9K | $250K at $145.01 | May 4, 26 |
Ainsworth Anne-Marie Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +1K | added 4.8% | 30K | n/a | May 4, 26 |
Alario Richard J Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +1K | added 5.1% | 29K | n/a | May 4, 26 |
Beder Tanya S Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +1K | added 7.8% | 19K | n/a | May 4, 26 |
Davis Barry E Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +1K | added 3.9% | 37K | n/a | May 4, 26 |
Dio Susan Leslie Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +1K | added 19% | 9K | n/a | May 4, 26 |
Embree Tracy A Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +1K | added 100% | 2K | n/a | May 4, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
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KEX stock FAQ
Why is $KEX up today?
Here is the latest on KEX from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for KEX today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
What is the KEX stock price today?
KEX last traded at $143.27, up 1.17% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
Where can I see live KEX alerts?
The KEX Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged KEX 7 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is KEX on?
KEX (Kirby Corporation) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $7.49B in the WATER TRANSPORTATION sector.
Is KEX good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge KEX for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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