Six Bullish Inflows in 30 Days Boost Kirby

KEX is a tank barge operator that transports bulk liquids like petrochemicals, refined petroleum, and more. The company’s fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings report showed quarterly marine transportation revenue of $482 million, quarterly barge utilization rates in the mid- to high 80% range and up, and 2026 guidance calling for revenue and earnings growth.

No wonder KEX shares are up 11% this year – and they could rise more. MoneyFlows data shows how Big Money investors are again betting heavily on the stock.

Big Money Floats to Kirby

Institutional volumes reveal plenty. In the last year, KEX has enjoyed strong investor demand, which we believe to be institutional support.

Each green bar signals unusually large volumes in KEX shares. They reflect our proprietary inflow signal, pushing the stock higher:

Plenty of industrial names are under accumulation right now. But there’s a powerful fundamental story happening with Kirby.

Kirby Fundamental Analysis

Institutional support and a healthy fundamental backdrop make this company worth investigating. As you can see, KEX has had strong profits and earnings growth:

• Profit margin (+10.5%)
• 3-year EPS growth rate (+48.2%)

Source: FactSet

Also, EPS is estimated to ramp higher this year by +16.2%.

Now it makes sense why the stock has been generating Big Money interest. KEX has a track record of strong financial performance.

Marrying great fundamentals with MoneyFlows software has found some big winning stocks over the long term.

Kirby has been a top-rated stock at MoneyFlows. That means the stock has unusual buy pressure and growing fundamentals. We have a ranking process that showcases stocks like this on a weekly basis.

It’s made the rare Outlier 20 report twice in the last three months. The blue bars below show when KEX was a top pick…Big Money boosts matter:

Tracking unusual volumes reveals the power of money flows.

This is a trait that most outlier stocks exhibit…the best of the best. Big Money demand drives stocks upward.

Kirby Price Prediction

The KEX action isn’t new at all. Big Money buying in the shares is signaling to take notice. Given the historical gains in share price and strong fundamentals, this stock could be worth a spot in a diversified portfolio.

Disclosure: the author holds no position in KEX at the time of publication.

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