5,780 RSUs awarded to Kirby (NYSE: KEX) Chief HR Officer McCauley

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kirby Corporation’s Chief HR Officer, Jennifer N. McCauley, received an award of 5,780 restricted stock units on January 30, 2026. Each unit is a right to receive either cash or one share of Kirby common stock, at the company’s election. The units vest in five equal annual installments beginning on February 3, 2027, with cash or shares delivered to McCauley on or as soon as practicable after each vesting date. Following this grant, she beneficially owns 5,780 restricted stock units directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider McCauley Jennifer N.

Role Chief HR Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	5,780	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 5,780 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 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^*

McCauley Jennifer N.

(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)
	Chief HR Officer

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		5,780		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	5,780	$0	5,780	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 (KEX) report for Jennifer N. McCauley?

Kirby reported that Chief HR Officer Jennifer N. McCauley received 5,780 restricted stock units on January 30, 2026. These units give her a contingent right to receive either cash or one share of Kirby common stock for each unit, at the company’s election.

How many restricted stock units were granted in the latest Kirby (KEX) Form 4?

The Form 4 shows a grant of 5,780 restricted stock units to Kirby’s Chief HR Officer. After this transaction, she beneficially owns 5,780 derivative securities, all held directly. Each unit can settle in cash or one share of Kirby common stock.

When do Jennifer McCauley’s Kirby (KEX) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units granted on January 30, 2026 vest in five equal annual installments starting on February 3, 2027. On each vesting date, Kirby will deliver either cash or shares of common stock, at its election, to McCauley.

What does each restricted stock unit represent in Kirby’s Form 4 filing?

Each Kirby restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive cash or one share of Kirby common stock. The company chooses whether settlement is in cash or stock, with delivery occurring on or as soon as practicable after each vesting date.

Is Jennifer McCauley’s ownership in Kirby (KEX) direct or indirect after this grant?

After the grant, Jennifer N. McCauley’s 5,780 restricted stock units are reported as held directly. The filing does not indicate any indirect ownership entities; the derivative securities are shown under her direct beneficial ownership in the Form 4 table.

What transaction code is used for the Kirby (KEX) restricted stock unit grant?

The Form 4 uses transaction code “A” for the restricted stock unit grant to Jennifer N. McCauley. This code indicates an acquisition of derivative securities, reflecting the award of 5,780 restricted stock units rather than a market purchase or sale.