When it comes to short-term investing or trading, they say "the trend is your friend." And there's no denying that this is the most profitable strategy. But making sure of the sustainability of a trend to profit from it is easier said than done. The trend often reverses before exiting the trade, leading to a short-term capital loss for investors. So, for a profitable trade, one should confirm factors such as sound fundamentals, positive earnings estimate revisions, etc. that could keep the momentum in the s ...

Kirby (KEX) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given a notable revision in the company's earnings estimates. While the stock has been gaining lately, the trend might continue since its earnings outlook is still improving. The upward trend in estimate revisions for this barge operator reflects growing optimism of analysts on its earnings prospects, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and ...

Investors interested in Transportation stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Is Kirby (KEX) one of those stocks right now? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out. Kirby is one of 132 individual stocks in the Transportation sector. Collectively, these companies sit at #13 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the sector t ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q (cid:0) Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 or (cid:0) Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-7615 KIRBY CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 74-1884980 (State or other jurisdiction of ...

While "the trend is your friend" when it comes to short-term investing or trading, timing entries into the trend is a key determinant of success. And increasing the odds of success by making sure the sustainability of a trend isn't easy. The trend often reverses before exiting the trade, leading to a short-term capital loss for investors. So, for a profitable trade, one should confirm factors such as sound fundamentals, positive earnings estimate revisions, etc. that could keep the momentum in the stock ali ...

Kirby Corporation’s (KEX) shareholder-friendly efforts and consistent earnings surprise history bolster investor confidence. Additionally, its strong cash flow generation signals promising prospects for the company. If you have not taken advantage of its share price appreciation yet, it’s time to do so. Let’s take a look at the factors that make the stock a strong investment pick at the moment. Robust Price Performance: A glimpse of the company’s price trend reveals that its shares have surged 51.1% in a ye ...

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Investors seek growth stocks to capitalize on above-average growth in financials that help these securities grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock. By their very nature, these stocks carry above-average risk and volatility. Moreover, if a company's growth story is over or nearing its end, betting on it could lead to significant loss. However, the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the ...

Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades. Eve ...

Kirby Corporation (KEX)2024年第一季度业绩 - 2024年第一季度每股收益为1.19美元，超过了分析师预期的97美分，同比增长了75%[1] - 2024年第一季度总收入为8.08亿美元，超过了分析师预期的7.844亿美元，同比增长了7.6%[1] Kirby Corporation (KEX)2024年第一季度市场表现 - 内陆市场平均驳船利用率在低至中90%的范围内，内陆市场收入由于定价增长了14%[4] - 沿海市场表现强劲，驳船利用率在中至高90%的范围内，沿海市场收入由于定价和船厂的一艘船重新投入使用而增长了20%[5] Kirby Corporation (KEX)2024年第一季度财务状况 - 分销和服务部门的收入下降了1.5%，运营利润率为6.6%[6] - 现金流为1.233亿美元，资本支出为8100万美元，自由现金流为4230万美元[11] Kirby Corporation (KEX)2024年展望 - 预计内陆市场收入将在全年中至高个位数增长，沿海市场收入将在全年中至低两位数增长[12] - 分销和服务部门的收入预计在全年保持平稳或略微下降，运营利润率在中至高个位数，但略低于去年[13]