KEX KIRBY CORP
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Executive Summary
Kirby Corporation filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held on April 27, 2026. The filing outlines five proposals, including the election of three Class I directors, ratification of the independent auditor, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and amendments to two stock incentive plans. The board recommends voting FOR all proposals.
Actionable Insight
This is a routine annual filing. Traders should note the vote on the stock plan amendments, which could have a future impact on share dilution, but no immediate market-moving events are present.
Key Facts
- Filing Type: DEFA14A (Definitive Proxy Statement)
- Company: Kirby Corporation (KEX)
- Meeting Date: April 27, 2026
- Proposals: 1) Elect three Class I directors, 2) Ratify KPMG LLP as auditors, 3) Approve executive compensation, 4) Amend 2005 Stock and Incentive Plan, 5) Amend 2000 Nonemployee Director Stock Plan
- Board Recommendation: FOR all proposals
Financial Impact
No direct financial impact; routine governance matters.
Risk Factors
- Low risk; standard proxy filing with no contentious issues.
- Potential for minor share dilution in the future if the stock plan amendments are approved.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 4 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| DEFA14A Filing (Primary) | 0001193125-26-096982 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-096982-index-headers.html | 0001193125-26-096982 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-096982-index.html | 0001193125-26-096982 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-096982.txt | 0001193125-26-096982 |
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May 18, 2026
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| $146.62 $143.33 | ▼ −2.24% | ▼ −4.54% | $141.63 (−3.40%) |
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May 18, 2026
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| $146.62 $143.33 | ▼ −2.24% | ▼ −4.54% | $141.63 (−3.40%) |
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Apr 30, 2026
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| $150.54 $142.55 | ▼ −5.31% | ▼ −7.04% | $141.63 (−5.92%) |
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Mar 6, 2026
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DEFA14A
| $125.81 $124.31 | ▼ −1.19% | ▲ +0.16% | $141.63 (+12.57%) |
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| $132.97 $125.81 | ▲ +5.38% | ▲ +4.18% | $141.63 (−6.51%) |
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