Kirby Corp (KEX) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Kirby Corp (KEX) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KEX has moved -1.2% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -9.4% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +8.2%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), KEX gained +0.7% vs -8.8% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Kirby Corp (KEX)

456 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in KEX. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — KEX

Based on 459 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KEX than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

459 hedge funds hold KEX right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.

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Steady growth — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+58 new funds entered over the past year (+14% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

251 buying198 selling

Last quarter: 251 funds bought or added vs 198 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

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Steady new buyers — ~81 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 72 → 84 → 83 → 81. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 19% new

286 out of 459 hedge funds have held KEX for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Steady discovery — ~81 new funds/quarter

58 → 72 → 84 → 83 → 81 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 72 → 84 → 83 → 81. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 20% new

Entry-cohort mix of 462 holders: 313 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 56 entered 1–2 years ago, and 93 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds

64% from top-100 AUM funds

61 of 459 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in KEX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.7

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	456	432	5.56%
13F Shares	53M	54M	-1.66%
Total Value	$7.06B	$6.90B	2.33%
New Positions	81	83	-2
Increased Positions	165	156	+9
Closed Positions	57	57	-
Reduced Positions	143	136	+7
Total Calls	2	2	-
Total Puts	1	3	-66.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.5	1.5	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

456

432

5.56%

13F Shares

53M

54M

-1.66%

Total Value

$7.06B

$6.90B

2.33%

New Positions

-2

Increased Positions

165

156

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

143

136

Total Calls

Total Puts

-66.67%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.5

1.5

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

456 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in KEX. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 KEX holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Atlantic Investment Management, INC.	13.22%	186,700	$25.4M
2	1060 Capital, LLC	9.60%	50,000	$6.8M
3	12th Street Asset Management Company, LLC	5.67%	292,564	$39.8M
4	VELA Investment Management, LLC	3.80%	130,543	$17.7M
5	Lodge Hill Capital, LLC	2.39%	105,000	$14.3M
6	Pullen Investment Management, LLC	2.23%	35,452	$4.8M
7	Hourglass Capital, LLC	1.70%	56,615	$7.7M
8	Bellars Harris Wealth Management, LLC	1.53%	55,208	$7.5M
9	Encompass Capital Advisors LLC	1.28%	265,609	$36.1M
10	ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC	0.92%	162,464	$22.1M
11	Washington Capital Management, Inc	0.91%	10,175	$1.4M
12	Frontier Capital Management Co LLC	0.84%	666,554	$90.6M
13	King Luther Capital Management Corp	0.81%	1,457,920	$198.2M
14	Twinbeech Capital LP	0.73%	29,800	$4.1M
15	Chesapeake Asset Management LLC	0.64%	6,314	$838K
16	Congress Asset Management Co	0.59%	703,728	$95.7M
17	Skylands Capital, LLC	0.58%	35,010	$4.8M
18	Formula Growth Ltd	0.56%	11,745	$1.6M
19	Hartree Partners, LP	0.55%	19,000	$2.6M
20	First Dallas Securities Inc.	0.49%	11,015	$1.5M
21	Hood River Capital Management LLC	0.49%	497,476	$67.6M
22	Chesapeake Capital Corp /Il/	0.48%	6,724	$914K
23	Peregrine Capital Management LLC	0.48%	108,733	$14.8M
24	Stanley-Laman Group, Ltd.	0.48%	34,649	$4.7M
25	Hodges Capital Management Inc.	0.45%	49,518	$6.7M

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Kirby Corp (KEX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KEX?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KEX than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for KEX?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 251 funds bought or added vs 198 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for KEX holders?

Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds: 61 of 459 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 64% of total institutional value in KEX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held KEX?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 286 out of 459 hedge funds have held KEX for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Kirby Corp (KEX) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KEX has moved -1.2% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -9.4% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +8.2%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), KEX has gained +0.7% vs -8.8% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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Kirby Corp (KEX)

Smart Money Signals — KEX

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +14% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 56% buying

Steady new buyers — ~81 new funds per quarter

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Steady discovery — ~81 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 20% newcomers

Elite ownership — 64% AUM from top-100 funds

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