KEX
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Kirby Corporation (KEX) closed at $130.52 as of 2026-03-20, trading 40.8% above its 200-week moving average of $92.67. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 35.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 68, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.97 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, KEX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 35 times. On average, these episodes lasted 22 weeks. Historically, investors who bought KEX at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +14.3%.
With a market cap of $7.1 billion, KEX is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.2%. Return on equity stands at 10.6%. The stock trades at 2.1x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 10.2% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KEX would have grown to $1916, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. KEX has returned 9.3% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 49.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: KEX vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After KEX Crosses Below the Line?
Across 32 historical episodes, buying KEX when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +14.0% after 12 months (median +11.0%), compared to +12.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 74% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +27.2% vs +24.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment KEX crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
KEX has crossed below its 200-week MA 35 times with an average 1-year return of +14.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1982 | Mar 1987 | 269 | 76.1% | -62.9% | +1260.5% |
| Apr 1987 | Apr 1987 | 2 | 6.6% | +6.3% | +6660.2% |
| Oct 1987 | Jan 1988 | 13 | 28.5% | +60.1% | +9305.4% |
| Apr 1995 | Jul 1995 | 14 | 14.1% | +30.9% | +1798.5% |
| Aug 1995 | Oct 1995 | 10 | 12.2% | +5.5% | +1531.5% |
| Dec 1995 | Jan 1996 | 5 | 5.5% | +23.4% | +1584.1% |
| Jun 1996 | Sep 1996 | 13 | 7.2% | +11.9% | +1446.9% |
| Mar 1997 | Apr 1997 | 4 | 4.1% | +33.8% | +1370.6% |
| Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 | 1 | 4.4% | +4.9% | +1355.3% |
| Jan 1999 | Mar 1999 | 8 | 10.8% | -2.4% | +1315.8% |
| Mar 1999 | Jun 1999 | 13 | 5.0% | +1.0% | +1283.0% |
| Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 | 1 | 2.3% | +20.0% | +1292.2% |
| Oct 1999 | Mar 2000 | 24 | 14.0% | N/A | +1273.9% |
| Sep 2000 | Dec 2000 | 13 | 12.7% | +14.6% | +1230.1% |
| Jan 2001 | Jan 2001 | 1 | 1.5% | +36.8% | +1213.4% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 4 | 6.2% | +62.3% | +1240.0% |
| Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 | 1 | 1.1% | +49.7% | +1201.9% |
| Oct 2002 | Oct 2002 | 1 | 0.1% | +41.1% | +1086.5% |
| Oct 2008 | Jul 2009 | 42 | 44.1% | +5.5% | +288.0% |
| Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 | 3 | 2.9% | +5.7% | +266.4% |
| Sep 2009 | Mar 2010 | 26 | 16.0% | +7.7% | +259.5% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 2.4% | +57.7% | +253.1% |
| Aug 2010 | Sep 2010 | 5 | 2.7% | +39.3% | +246.8% |
| Jan 2015 | Feb 2015 | 2 | 6.4% | -30.1% | +80.1% |
| Feb 2015 | Apr 2015 | 7 | 6.5% | -26.6% | +69.3% |
| Apr 2015 | May 2015 | 1 | 0.6% | -18.6% | +66.5% |
| May 2015 | Jan 2018 | 139 | 41.6% | -9.0% | +70.1% |
| Feb 2018 | Feb 2018 | 1 | 2.7% | +2.0% | +80.2% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 7 | 10.1% | +18.9% | +89.0% |
| Feb 2020 | Feb 2022 | 105 | 49.6% | -1.9% | +104.7% |
| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | 5 | 3.4% | +4.0% | +99.3% |
| Jun 2022 | Aug 2022 | 8 | 12.1% | +31.0% | +129.4% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 2 | 6.7% | +40.3% | +119.6% |
| Dec 2022 | Dec 2022 | 1 | 0.7% | +22.8% | +107.2% |
| Sep 2025 | Oct 2025 | 7 | 8.0% | N/A | +51.6% |
| Average | 22 | — | +14.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KEX below its 200-week moving average?
No. Kirby Corporation (KEX) is currently 40.8% above its 200-week moving average of $92.67. It would need to fall to $92.67 to cross below the line.
What is KEX's 200-week moving average price?
Kirby Corporation's 200-week moving average is $92.67 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when KEX drops below its 200-week moving average?
KEX has crossed below its 200-week moving average 35 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +14.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 22 weeks on average.
Is KEX a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about KEX as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 68. Free cash flow yield is 4.2%. Return on equity is 10.6%. Price-to-book is 2.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does KEX compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in KEX would have grown to $1916, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 9.3% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. KEX has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20