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
1 years
KEX Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 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 Streak1 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.6%
Total Shareholder Yield4.6%
1Y Total Return39.1%
5Y Total Return110.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,08910Y ago$22,33520Y ago$35,294
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
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
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Kirby Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
KEX has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, KEX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.6% buyback yield, 4.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is 110.9%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,335 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
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Div Yield
—
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Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
1Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.6%
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEXKirby Corporation | $7.6B | — | — | 1 | Unknown |
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3rd  GNKGenco Shipping & Tra… | $1.1B | 3.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
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2nd  GLNGGolar LNG Limited | $5.8B | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5 | Sustainable |
 GATXGATX Corporation | $6.5B | 1.4% | 26.9% | 19 | 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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Start ComparisonKEX — 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 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has KEX increased its dividend?
KEX has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. 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 $21,089 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.