Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.00
Kirby Corporation (KEX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1988 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
N/A
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
KEX Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
KEX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend YieldN/A
Trailing DPS$0.00
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.7%
Total Shareholder Yield4.7%
1Y Total Return24.6%
5Y Total Return128.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$22,79810Y ago$20,14020Y ago$41,512
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). KEX's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
KEX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (2 years of payments)
KEX Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kirby Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KEX does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KEX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.7% buyback yield, 4.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is 128.0%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,140 today.
KEX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 2 payments · Annual
TTM Total$0.10
Avg/Payment$0.0500
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1989Latest | $0.0500 | — | 1.27% | Sep 5, 1989 |
| Aug 9, 1988 | $0.0500 | — | 2.35% | Sep 6, 1988 |
KEX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
Div Yield
—
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Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.7%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEXKirby Corporation | $7.6B | — | — | 0 | Unknown |
 MATXMatson, Inc. | $6.0B | 0.7% | 10.1% | 13 | Sustainable |
 ARCBArcBest Corporation | $3.2B | 0.3% | 18.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SBLKStar Bulk Carriers C… | $3.0B | 1.1% | 40.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  GNKGenco Shipping & Tra… | $1.0B | 3.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  TKTeekay Corporation | $1.1B | 8.0% | 86.9% | 0 | At Risk |
2nd  GLNGGolar LNG Limited | $5.2B | 5.9% | 4.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 GATXGATX Corporation | $6.4B | 1.4% | 26.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
KEX Annual Dividend History (1988–2025)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.33 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.91 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.72 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.03 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-4.11 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-4.55 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.37 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.31 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.62 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.62 | — | — | — |
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KEX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KEX stock.
How much dividend does KEX pay per share?
Kirby Corporation (KEX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of N/A per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Annual.
When is KEX's next ex-dividend date?
KEX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. KEX typically pays dividends Annual.
Is KEX's dividend safe?
KEX's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has KEX increased its dividend?
KEX has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does KEX pay dividends?
Kirby Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is N/A per share. Dividend data on this page covers 37+ years from 1988 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in KEX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in KEX five years ago would be worth approximately $22,798 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is KEX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
KEX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.