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DEFA14A ·Filed Mar 6, 2026

KEX

KIRBY CORP
NEUTRAL
Impact 3/10
Horizonimmediate Processed7mo ago SEC0001193125-26-096982
Proxy solicitation materials
Actionable Insight • Neutral

This is a routine annual filing. Traders should note the vote on the stock plan amendments, which could have a future impact on share dilution, but no immediate market-moving events are present.

DirectionNeutral
Confidencehigh
Horizonimmediate
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
KEX ▲ +13.97% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call +13.97% · α vs SPY +1.98% · entry $125.81 → $143.38
Entry = T+0 close
Mar 6, 2026
via day close
T+1d
+0.60%
call +0.60% · α +0.78%
$126.56
settled 8mo ago
T+5d
-1.19%
call -1.19% · α +0.16%
$124.31
settled 8mo ago
T+20d
+11.68%
call +11.68% · α +14.49%
$140.51
settled 7mo ago
T+60d
+13.97%
call +13.97% · α +1.98%
$143.38
settled 5mo ago

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Executive Summary

Kirby Corporation filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held on April 27, 2026. The filing outlines five proposals, including the election of three Class I directors, ratification of the independent auditor, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and amendments to two stock incentive plans. The board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

Key Facts

  • Filing Type: DEFA14A (Definitive Proxy Statement)
  • Company: Kirby Corporation (KEX)
  • Meeting Date: April 27, 2026
  • Proposals: 1) Elect three Class I directors, 2) Ratify KPMG LLP as auditors, 3) Approve executive compensation, 4) Amend 2005 Stock and Incentive Plan, 5) Amend 2000 Nonemployee Director Stock Plan
  • Board Recommendation: FOR all proposals

Financial Impact

No direct financial impact; routine governance matters.

governanceexecutive compensationequity plans

Risk Factors

  • Low risk; standard proxy filing with no contentious issues.
  • Potential for minor share dilution in the future if the stock plan amendments are approved.

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE

Investment Themes

Industrials & Manufacturing

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
DEFA14A Filing (Primary)0001193125-26-096982
Document: 0001193125-26-096982-index-headers.html0001193125-26-096982
Document: 0001193125-26-096982-index.html0001193125-26-096982
Document: 0001193125-26-096982.txt0001193125-26-096982
8 reports for KEX
Performance horizon
67% Hit rate @ T+5 2 of 3 directional calls Went positive at some point 2 of 3 best @ T+20▲ +6.07%Jul 29, 2026
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Reports for KEX — sortable, filterable
TypeNow
Oct 8, 2026
18d ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$138.11 $137.15▼ −0.70%▼ −0.42%$134.63 (−2.52%)
Sep 28, 2026
28d ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 1/10
$131.94 $138.50▲ +4.97%▲ +3.02%$134.63 (+2.04%)
Jul 29, 2026
12w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 5/10
$131.07 $131.10▲ +0.02%▼ −5.51%$134.63 (+2.72%)
May 18, 2026
23w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$146.62 $143.33▼ −2.24%▼ −4.54%$134.63 (−8.18%)
May 18, 2026
23w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$146.62 $143.33▼ −2.24%▼ −4.54%$134.63 (−8.18%)
Apr 30, 2026
25w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$150.54 $142.55▼ −5.31%▼ −7.04%$134.63 (−10.57%)
Mar 6, 2026
33w ago
DEFA14A
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$125.81 $124.31▼ −1.19%▲ +0.16%$134.63 (+7.01%)
Mar 2, 2026
34w ago
Insider Cluster
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$132.97 $125.81▲ +5.38%▲ +4.18%$134.63 (−1.25%)
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Report published Mar 6, 2026