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KIRBY CORP (KEX)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
42%

Smart Money Signals — KEX

Based on 380 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, 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 (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
380 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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Outflows — 5% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
22 fewer hedge funds hold KEX compared to a year ago (-5% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 42% buying

172 buying235 selling
Last quarter: 235 funds reduced or exited vs 172 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KEX position: 64 → 54 → 70 → 80. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

63% conviction (2yr+) 22% medium 16% new
238 out of 380 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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Value +32% but shares only +0% — price-driven

Value
+31%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +32%, but actual share count only changed +0%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

74 → 64 → 54 → 70 → 80 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 64 → 54 → 70 → 80. A growing number of institutions are discovering KEX each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

68% veterans 15% 1-2yr 16% new
Of 383 current holders: 261 (68%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 380 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% 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.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KEX

How many hedge funds hold KEX — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of KEX vs. share price

Market Analysis: KEX

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Company Profile: KEX

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

55 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
7.6
/ 10
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Elite
1.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KEX
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 383 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 383 374 2.41%
13F Shares 55M 55M 0.02%
Total Value $5.96B $4.53B 31.61%
New Positions 80 70 +10
Increased Positions 95 132 -37
Closed Positions 68 79 -11
Reduced Positions 176 129 +47
Total Calls 2 3 -33.33%
Total Puts 1 3 -66.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

383 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of KEX — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Appian Way Asset Management LP 10.10% 675,546 $56.4M
2 Pullen Investment Management, LLC 2.37% 35,461 $4.7M
3 WASHINGTON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC 1.25% 11,095 $1.5M
4 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.80% 45,930 $6.1M
5 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.79% 71,704 $9.5M
6 First Dallas Securities Inc. 0.63% 12,815 $1.7M
7 Stanley-Laman Group, Ltd. 0.60% 36,898 $4.9M
8 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 0.60% 625,542 $83.1M
9 PEREGRINE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.51% 103,161 $13.7M
10 Fruth Investment Management 0.51% 15,317 $2K
11 TECTONIC ADVISORS LLC 0.48% 67,712 $9.0M
12 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.32% 39,291 $5.2M
13 Norman Fields, Gottscho Capital Management, LLC 0.18% 4,000 $532K
14 DAVENPORT & Co LLC 0.15% 199,506 $26.8M
15 Bigelow Investment Advisors, LLC 0.12% 2,205 $293K
16 OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 0.10% 67,841 $9.0M
17 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.08% 4,887 $649K
18 SWMG, LLC 0.07% 1,891 $251K
19 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.07% 457 $61K
20 Assenagon Asset Management S.A. 0.06% 281,505 $37.4M
21 Cadent Capital Advisors, LLC 0.06% 1,602 $213K
22 Richard Bernstein Advisors LLC 0.05% 13,513 $1.8M
23 Kendall Capital Management 0.05% 1,700 $226K
24 Retirement Systems of Alabama 0.05% 101,546 $13.5M
25 Optas, LLC 0.04% 2,028 $269K
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 — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, 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?

More sellers than buyers — 42% buying: Last quarter: 235 funds reduced or exited vs 172 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for KEX holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 380 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% 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?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 238 out of 380 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.

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.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.