Kirby (NYSE: KEX) VP sells 1,726 shares at about $145
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kirby Corp Vice President and Controller Ronald A. Dragg sold 1,726 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. The weighted average sales price was $145.01 per share, with individual trades between $144.50 and $145.21 per share. Following the sale, he directly holds 8,673 shares of Kirby common stock.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 1,726 shares ($250,287)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
DRAGG RONALD A
Role
Vice President and Controller
Sold
1,726 shs ($250K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share | 1,726 | $145.01 | $250K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share — 8,673 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- [object Object]
Key Figures
Shares sold: 1,726 shares
Weighted average sale price: $145.01 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 8,673 shares
+1 more
4 metrics
Shares sold
1,726 shares
Open-market sale on May 4, 2026
Weighted average sale price
$145.01 per share
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
Post-transaction holdings
8,673 shares
Directly held after the sale
Sale price range
$144.50–$145.21 per share
Range of individual trade prices
Key Terms
open-market sale, weighted average sales price, Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share, Form 4
4 terms
open-market sale financial
"sold 1,726 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
weighted average sales price financial
"The reported price is the weighted average sales price."
Form 4 regulatory
"This sale was disclosed on Form 4 and reflects a routine change"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Kirby (KEX) report for Ronald A. Dragg?
Kirby reported that Vice President and Controller Ronald A. Dragg sold 1,726 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. This sale was disclosed on Form 4 and reflects a routine change in his directly held share position.
What type of transaction was reported in Kirby (KEX) Vice President’s Form 4?
The Form 4 shows an open-market sale of Kirby common stock by Ronald A. Dragg. The transaction is coded as a sale, indicating he disposed of shares rather than receiving grants, exercising options, or transferring shares as a gift.