Insider Trading March 4, 2026

Kirby Corp CFO Sells $398K in Stock as Shares Trade Near Yearly High

Raj Kumar disposes of 3,000 KEX shares; company posts mixed Q4 2025 results and adds a new independent director

By Marcus Reed KEX
Kirby Corp CFO Sells $398K in Stock as Shares Trade Near Yearly High
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Kirby Corporation Executive Vice President and CFO Raj Kumar sold 3,000 shares of company stock on March 2, 2026, at a weighted average price of $132.70, generating proceeds of $398,099. The transaction occurred while KEX shares were trading close to a 52-week high. Kirby's latest quarter showed an EPS beat but a revenue shortfall, and the company added Tracy A. Embree to its board as an independent director.

Key Points

  • Raj Kumar, Kirby Corp Executive Vice President and CFO, sold 3,000 shares on March 2, 2026 for $398,099 at a weighted average price of $132.70; post-sale direct holdings are 4,494 shares.
  • Kirby’s Q4 2025 results included an EPS of $1.68 that beat expectations of $1.63, while revenue of $851.8 million missed the expected $861.68 million.
  • Tracy A. Embree was appointed an independent director effective February 16, bringing over 25 years of industrial operations experience; she will stand for election at the April annual meeting.

Kirby Corp (NYSE: KEX) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Raj Kumar executed a sale of 3,000 shares of company stock on March 2, 2026. The shares were disposed of at a weighted average price of $132.70 per share, producing total proceeds of $398,099. Reported trade prices for the lot ranged between $132.60 and $132.81.

Following the March 2 transaction, Kumar still holds 4,494 shares of Kirby stock directly. The sale took place as the share price was trading close to its 52-week peak of $134.69, after the stock posted a roughly 48% gain over the prior six months.

Market commentary from InvestingPro included an assessment that Kirby remains undervalued despite the recent run-up in its share price. The platform noted the company’s approximate $7.1 billion valuation and indicated it offers 11 additional ProTips for investors who want deeper analysis of the marine transportation business.

Kirby’s most recent quarterly results were mixed. For the fourth quarter of 2025, the company reported earnings per share of $1.68, which exceeded analyst expectations of $1.63. At the same time, revenue for the quarter came in at $851.8 million, below the anticipated $861.68 million. The revenue shortfall has been highlighted as a concern by some market participants even though the EPS outpaced forecasts.

Corporate governance changes were also disclosed: Tracy A. Embree was appointed to Kirby’s board as an independent director effective February 16, 2026. Embree, the retired President of Otis Americas, is described as bringing more than 25 years of experience in industrial operations and related sectors. She is scheduled to stand for election at Kirby’s annual meeting in April.

The insider sale, the mixed quarterly performance and the board appointment together form the latest set of disclosures from Kirby as investors weigh valuation, operational results and board composition. The company’s stock movement near its 52-week high and the observed insider activity are likely to draw attention from market observers following a period of strong returns.


Clear summary - Kirby Corp CFO Raj Kumar sold 3,000 shares on March 2, 2026 at a weighted average price of $132.70, for proceeds of $398,099. The company reported Q4 2025 EPS of $1.68 versus expectations of $1.63, and revenues of $851.8 million versus expected $861.68 million. Tracy A. Embree joined the board as an independent director effective February 16 and will stand for election in April. InvestingPro characterized Kirby as still undervalued and referenced 11 additional ProTips for investors on the $7.1 billion marine transportation company.

Risks

  • Revenue shortfall in Q4 2025 versus analyst expectations could pressure investor sentiment - impacts marine transportation and broader logistics market perceptions.
  • Insider selling while shares trade near a 52-week high may be interpreted by some investors as a signal about near-term company prospects, affecting equity-market views of Kirby.
  • Valuation uncertainty remains despite recent gains and InvestingPro's view that Kirby is undervalued, introducing execution and market-risk considerations for shareholders in the maritime shipping sector.

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