Kirby (NYSE: KEX) grants 2,975 restricted stock units to vice president

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kirby Corporation reported a new equity award for insider Ronald A. Dragg, its Vice President and Controller. On January 30, 2026, he received 2,975 restricted stock units at a price of $0 per unit, all held as direct ownership.

Each unit represents a contingent right to receive either cash or one share of Kirby common stock. These units vest in five equal annual installments beginning on February 3, 2027, with cash or shares delivered to Dragg on or as soon as practicable after each vesting date.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

DRAGG RONALD A

(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)
	Vice President and Controller

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		2,975		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	2,975	$0	2,975	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	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Kirby Corp (KEX) report for Ronald A. Dragg?

Kirby Corp reported a grant of 2,975 restricted stock units to Vice President and Controller Ronald A. Dragg. The award was dated January 30, 2026 and recorded as a direct ownership position at a price of $0 per unit.

How many restricted stock units were granted to the Kirby (KEX) vice president?

Ronald A. Dragg received 2,975 restricted stock units from Kirby Corp. These units were granted on January 30, 2026 and are reported as derivative securities, with 2,975 units beneficially owned following the transaction.

How do the Kirby (KEX) restricted stock units for Ronald Dragg vest?

The restricted stock units vest in five equal annual installments beginning on February 3, 2027. On each vesting date, Kirby may deliver either cash or shares of common stock to Ronald A. Dragg, at the issuer’s election.

What does each Kirby (KEX) restricted stock unit granted to Ronald Dragg represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive either cash or one share of Kirby common stock. Delivery of cash or shares occurs on or as soon as practicable after each scheduled vesting date specified in the grant.

Is Ronald A. Dragg’s Kirby (KEX) restricted stock unit grant held directly or indirectly?

The Form 4 reports that Ronald A. Dragg holds the 2,975 restricted stock units directly. The ownership form is marked as “D” for direct, and no nature of indirect beneficial ownership is indicated in the transaction data.