O'Neil Christian G., an insider at Kirby Corp (KEX), purchased 25,980 shares of the company's stock at a price of $73.29 per share on December 21, 2025. This transaction, valued at approximately $1.90 million, brings O'Neil's total holdings to 25,980 shares.
Kirby Corp operates within the marine industry, specializing in the transportation of bulk liquid products. The company, headquartered in Houston, Texas, employs 5,414 full-time staff and is known for transporting petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals via tank barge. Additionally, Kirby engages in the coastwise trade of dry-bulk commodities and provides after-market services and equipment rentals across various industrial sectors.
As of December 25, 2025, Kirby Corp has a market capitalization of $6.0 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.66 and earnings per share of 5.39. Upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for April 29, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $1.56 and revenue of $855.4 million, followed by another report on July 29, 2026, expecting an EPS of $1.79 and revenue of $895.9 million.
Insider buying can signal confidence in a company's future, as executives often have access to non-public information regarding their operations. However, such transactions should be viewed in context, as they may stem from various personal or regulatory motivations. Investors are encouraged to consider broader patterns of insider activity rather than isolated transactions when assessing these signals.