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Kirby Corporation operates domestic tank barges in the United States. Its Marine Transportation segment provides marine transportation service and towing vessel transporting bulk liquid product, as well as operates tank barge throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, coastwise along three United States coasts, and in Alaska and Hawaii. It also transport petrochemical, black oil, refined petroleum product, and agricultural chemicals by tank barge; and operates offshore dry-bulk barge and tugboat unit that are engaged in the offshore transportation of dry-bulk cargo in the United States coastal trade. As of December 31, 2021, it owned and operated 1,025 inland tank barge, approximately 255 inland towboat, 31 coastal tank barge, 29 coastal tugboat, 4 offshore dry-bulk cargo barge, 4 offshore tugboat, and 1 docking tugboat. Its Distribution and Services segment sells after-market service and genuine replacement part for engine, transmission, reduction gear, electric motor, drive, and control, electrical distribution and control system, energy storage battery system, and related oilfield service equipment; rebuild component parts or diesel engine, transmission and reduction gear, and related equipment used in oilfield service, marine, power generation, on-highway, and other industrial applications; rents generator, industrial compressor, high capacity lift truck, and refrigeration trailer; and manufactures and remanufactures oilfield service equipment, including pressure pumping unit, as well as manufacturers electric power generation equipment, specialized electrical distribution and control equipment, and high capacity energy storage/battery systems for oilfield customer. It serves to various companies and the United States government. The company was formerly known as Kirby Exploration Company, Inc. and changed its name to Kirby Corporation in 1990. Kirby Corporation was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Kirby Dividend Announcement

• Kirby announced a annually dividend of $0.10 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 1989-09-05. Ex dividend date: 1989-08-08
• Kirby's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%

Kirby Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
1989-08-08$0.10annually1989-09-05
1988-08-09$0.10annually1988-09-06

Kirby Dividend per year

Kirby Dividend Yield

Kirby current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing Kirby stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Kirby Financial Ratios

P/E ratio22.27
PEG ratio-2.25
P/B ratio2.06
ROE9.43%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio1.67
Quick ratio1.05
Cash Ratio0.10

Kirby Dividend FAQ

Does Kirby stock pay dividends?
Kirby does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Kirby ever paid a dividend?
No, Kirby has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Kirby is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Kirby pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Kirby would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Kirby ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Kirby has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Kirby a dividend aristocrat?
Kirby is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Kirby a dividend king?
Kirby is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Kirby a dividend stock?
No, Kirby is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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