KEX Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

KEX has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m -
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 1.0%
Yield on Cost 5y -
Payout FCF -
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 1.00%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 14.2%
Total Return 5y: 112%

Top Dividend Payers in Marine Transportation

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ZIM 2,792 M 26.7% 114%
FLNG 1,444 M 12.3% 62.4%
ESEA 396 M 5.71% 47.7%
ECO 1,582 M 7.78% 42.4%
GSL 1,343 M 7.78% 22.2%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SHIP 228 M 38.2% 12.8%
GSL 1,343 M 29.7% 33.4%
ESEA 396 M 28.3% 44.7%
DAC 1,894 M 23.2% 32.5%
MATX 5,096 M 7.20% 94.6%

Quality Dividend Peers in Marine Transportation

GSL
Global Ship Lease
 7.78% Yield
ECO
Okeanis Eco Tankers
 7.78% Yield
ESEA
Euroseas
 5.71% Yield
DAC
Danaos
 3.89% Yield
MATX
Matson
 1.48% Yield
CMRE
Costamare
 4.02% Yield

KEX Dividend History: Last 2 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
1989-08-08 1989-08-14 1989-09-05 Annual 0.1 0% N/A
1988-08-09 1988-08-15 1988-09-06 Other 0.1 0% N/A

KEX Dividend FAQ

Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) is a U.S.-based marine transportation and services firm that operates a diversified fleet of inland and coastal tank barges, towboats, and offshore dry-bulk vessels. Its Marine Transportation segment moves bulk liquid commodities-including petrochemicals, refined products, and agricultural chemicals-along the Mississippi River system, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and U.S. coasts, while the Distribution & Services segment provides aftermarket parts, equipment rebuilds, rentals, and manufacturing of oilfield and power-generation gear.

What is the Dividend Yield of KEX?

As of February 2026, KEX`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - USD by the current share price of 122.38.

Does KEX pay a dividend?

As of February 2026 KEX does not pay a dividend.

How often does KEX pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, KEX has issued 0 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 1989-08-08.

KEX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KEX for the next 4 payments are between 0 (-100.0%) and 0 (-100.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will KEX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.1 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 1989-08-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Kirby (KEX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KEX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Kirby (KEX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of KEX?

KEX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of KEX?

KEX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought KEX's shares at 57.72 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of KEX?

KEX Payout Consistency is 1.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: Kirby has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does KEX have a good Dividend Yield?

KEX`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KEX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KEX is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of KEX?

KEX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 1.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

KEX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KEX's Outstanding Shares?

Kirby's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.12% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has KEX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 1, 2006 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 51,428,600
1986 50,000,000 -2.78%
1987 47,272,700 -5.45%
1988 47,386,400 +0.24%
1989 43,333,300 -8.55%
1990 46,250,000 +6.73%
1991 43,529,400 -5.88%
1992 44,347,800 +1.88%
1993 55,555,600 +25.27%
1994 56,880,000 +2.38%
1995 52,520,000 -7.67%
1996 49,210,000 -6.3%
1997 48,102,000 -2.25%
1998 40,682,000 -15.43%
1999 48,536,000 +19.31%
2000 48,250,000 -0.59%
2001 47,610,800 -1.32%
2002 47,365,500 -0.52%
2003 48,756,800 +2.94%
2004 50,109,400 +2.77%
2005 51,908,000 +3.59%
2006 53,091,300 +2.28%
2007 53,111,600 +0.04%
2008 53,195,000 +0.16%
2009 53,405,000 +0.39%
2010 53,167,000 -0.45%
2011 55,378,000 +4.16%
2012 55,795,000 +0.75%
2013 56,646,000 +1.53%
2014 56,892,000 +0.43%
2015 53,746,000 -5.53%
2016 53,538,000 -0.39%
2017 59,361,000 +10.88%
2018 59,645,000 +0.48%
2019 59,998,000 +0.59%
2020 59,975,000 -0.04%
2021 60,311,000 +0.56%
2022 60,211,000 -0.17%
2023 59,335,000 -1.45%
2024 57,852,000 -2.5%
2025 54,550,000 -5.71%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-30 14:20