Kirby Corp (KEX) awards 1,275 restricted stock units to company vice president

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kirby Corp filed an insider report showing an equity award to a company officer. VP of Public and Government Affairs William Matthew Woodruff received 1,275 restricted stock units on January 30, 2026 at a stated price of $0 per unit, held as a direct interest.

The filing explains that each restricted stock unit is a right to receive either cash or one share of Kirby common stock, at the company’s election. The 1,275 units vest in five equal annual installments beginning on February 3, 2027, with payment made on or as soon as practicable after each vesting date.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Woodruff William Matthew

Role VP of Public and Govt Affairs

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	1,275	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,275 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive cash or one share of common stock of the issuer. These restricted stock units granted on January 30, 2026, vest in five equal annual installments beginning on February 3, 2027. Cash or shares of common stock of the issuer, at the election of the issuer, will be delivered to the reporting person on or as soon as practicable on each vesting date.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Woodruff William Matthew

(Last) (First) (Middle)

55 WAUGH DRIVE

SUITE 1000

(Street)

HOUSTON TX 77007

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KIRBY CORP [ KEX ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP of Public and Govt Affairs

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/30/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	01/30/2026		A		1,275		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,275	$0	1,275	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive cash or one share of common stock of the issuer.

2. These restricted stock units granted on January 30, 2026, vest in five equal annual installments beginning on February 3, 2027. Cash or shares of common stock of the issuer, at the election of the issuer, will be delivered to the reporting person on or as soon as practicable on each vesting date.

	Ronald A. Dragg, Agent and Attorney-in-Fact	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Kirby Corp (KEX) report for January 30, 2026?

Kirby Corp reported that VP of Public and Government Affairs William Matthew Woodruff received 1,275 restricted stock units on January 30, 2026. The award is reported at a price of $0 per unit and is held as a direct beneficial interest.

How many restricted stock units did Kirby Corp VP William Matthew Woodruff receive?

William Matthew Woodruff received 1,275 restricted stock units from Kirby Corp. The Form 4 shows these derivative securities as newly acquired, with 1,275 units beneficially owned following the transaction, all held as a direct ownership position in the company.

How do the Kirby Corp restricted stock units for Woodruff vest over time?

The 1,275 restricted stock units vest in five equal annual installments beginning on February 3, 2027. On each vesting date, Kirby Corp will deliver either cash or shares of common stock, at the company’s election, to William Matthew Woodruff.

What does each Kirby Corp restricted stock unit granted to Woodruff represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive cash or one share of Kirby Corp common stock. The company may choose whether to settle each vested unit in cash or stock when it delivers value to William Matthew Woodruff on the vesting dates.

Is the Kirby Corp Form 4 transaction a purchase or a grant of securities?

The Kirby Corp Form 4 reflects an equity grant, not an open-market purchase. Transaction code “A” indicates an acquisition of 1,275 restricted stock units awarded to officer William Matthew Woodruff as derivative securities, with a reported transaction price of $0 per unit.

How many Kirby Corp derivative securities does Woodruff hold after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, William Matthew Woodruff beneficially owns 1,275 restricted stock units. These are derivative securities tied to Kirby Corp common stock, held as a direct interest, and subject to vesting in five annual installments starting February 3, 2027.