JPMorgan starts Kirby coverage with USD 200.00 target for Kirby stock

Published on 10/15/2026 at 22:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Kirby reports third-quarter results on October 28, 2026. Kirby stock costs EUR 122.50 on October 15, 2026 at 10:53 p.m. CEST.

Analyst view and upcoming results

JPMorgan initiated Kirby coverage with a USD 200.00 target on October 14, 2026.
Kirby will release third-quarter 2026 results on October 28, 2026.
Kirby stock costs EUR 122.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026 at 10:53 p.m. CEST.
Kirby had a USD 7.2 billion market capitalization and a P/E ratio of 21.10 on October 15, 2026.

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JPMorgan initiated coverage of Kirby with an Overweight rating and a USD 200.00 price target on October 14, 2026, putting the target 45.83 percent above the NYSE price of USD 137.15. According to Markets Insider, the analyst cited tight inland supply and demand, strong utilization and data center-driven power demand. At Lang & Schwarz, Kirby stock was trading at EUR 122.50 on October 15, 2026 at 10:53 p.m. CEST.

Second-quarter revenue reached USD 922.4 million

Kirby generated USD 922.4 million in revenue in the second quarter of 2026, up from USD 855.5 million in the second quarter of 2025. Net earnings came to USD 89.7 million, while diluted earnings per share were USD 1.67, unchanged from the year-ago quarter. These figures were reported by ScanX on July 29, 2026.

Stock stands 13.03 percent below its high

Kirby's NYSE price was USD 137.15 on October 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET after regular trading. The 52-week range was USD 84.05 to USD 157.69, placing the stock 13.03 percent below its high. Trading volume reached 512,139 shares against an average of 489,789, a 4.56 percent increase.

Valuation and October 28 results

Kirby's market capitalization was USD 7.2 billion and its P/E ratio was 21.10 on October 15, 2026. The next reporting date is October 28, 2026, when Kirby will publish third-quarter results at 6:00 a.m. CDT and hold a webcast at 7:30 a.m. CDT, according to Kirby Corporation on September 28, 2026.

Comparison with peers

Kirby (NYSE, USD): P/E 21.10, market capitalization USD 7.2 billion
EMCOR Group (NYSE, USD): minus 1.67 percent, P/E 22.81, market capitalization USD 32.3 billion
Kodiak Gas Services (NYSE, USD): minus 4.51 percent, P/E 55.59, market capitalization USD 4.8 billion

Price and investor calendar

JPMorgan's USD 200.00 target gives the market a clear reference point ahead of the October 28 results. The upcoming report will test whether revenue growth can continue while marine transportation margins absorb operating cost pressure.

At Lang & Schwarz, Kirby stock was trading at EUR 122.50 on October 15, 2026 at 10:53 p.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Kirby stock.