Goldman Sachs AM reports 5.1% stake in Kirby

Goldman Sachs Asset Management reported beneficial ownership of 2,719,067.75 shares of Kirby Corporation common stock, equal to 5.1% of the class as of 03/31/2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Goldman Sachs Asset Management reported beneficial ownership of 2,719,067.75 shares of Kirby Corporation common stock, equal to 5.1% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows shared voting power of 2,528,748 and shared dispositive power of 2,719,067.75. The Schedule 13G was signed on 04/03/2026 and includes a Joint Filing Agreement among Goldman Sachs Reporting Units.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Goldman Sachs AM holds a sizable passive position in Kirby at 5.1%

The filing lists 2,719,067.75 shares beneficially owned with shared voting power of 2,528,748 as of 03/31/2026. A Schedule 13G typically indicates passive intent under beneficial ownership rules.

Future disclosures may show changes if holdings cross regulatory thresholds; the joint filing groups related reporting units for consolidated disclosure.

Securities Compliance Counsel

Filing structure and disclaimers follow standard 13G joint-reporting practice

The submission includes the Release-based disclaimer that certain client accounts and disaggregated units are excluded from beneficial ownership, and a signed Joint Filing Agreement dated 04/03/2026.

Voting and dispositive figures are explicitly reported; the filing attributes ownership across Goldman Sachs Reporting Units per the referenced Release.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 2,719,067.75 shares Percent of class: 5.1% Shared voting power: 2,528,748 shares

3 metrics

Beneficially owned shares 2,719,067.75 shares as of 03/31/2026

Percent of class 5.1% as of 03/31/2026

Shared voting power 2,528,748 shares reported on Schedule 13G

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, Shared Dispositive Power, Joint Filing Agreement

3 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"This filing reflects the securities beneficially owned by certain operating units"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

Shared Dispositive Power financial

"Shared Dispositive Power 2,719,067.75"

Joint Filing Agreement regulatory

"EXHIBIT (99.1) JOINT FILING AGREEMENT"

FAQ

What stake does Goldman Sachs Asset Management hold in Kirby (KEX)?

Goldman Sachs Asset Management beneficially owns 2,719,067.75 shares, equal to 5.1% of Kirby common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing reports shared voting power of 2,528,748 and shared dispositive power of 2,719,067.75.

What does Schedule 13G indicate about Goldman Sachs’ intent for KEX shares?

A Schedule 13G filing typically indicates passive investment intent under applicable rules. The filing groups related Goldman Sachs Reporting Units and includes standard disclaimers about client accounts and disaggregated units per the referenced Release.

When were the ownership figures for Goldman Sachs reported for KEX?

The ownership figures are reported as of 03/31/2026 in the Schedule 13G. The filing was signed and submitted on 04/03/2026, and includes a Joint Filing Agreement among reporting units.

Does the filing show sole control of the reported shares by Goldman Sachs?

No. The Schedule 13G shows 0 sole voting power and 0 sole dispositive power, with reported shared voting power of 2,528,748 and shared dispositive power of 2,719,067.75 for the reporting units.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/11/2026 - 03:41 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

KIRBY CORPORATION

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

497266106

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 497266106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2,528,748.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 2,719,067.75

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,719,067.75

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: KIRBY CORPORATION
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 55 WAUGH DRIVE,Suite 1000, HOUSTON, X1, 77007
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: Goldman Sachs Asset Management 200 West Street New York, NY 10282
(c)	Citizenship: GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P. - Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 497266106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: See the response(s) to Item 9 on the attached cover page(s).
(b)	Percent of class: See the response(s)to Item 11 on the attached cover page(s).
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 5 on the attached cover page(s).
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See the response(s) to Item 6 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 7 on the attached cover page(s).
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See the response(s) to Item 8 on the attached cover page(s).
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.

Signature:	Name: Abhilasha Bareja
Name/Title:	Attorney-in-fact
Date:	04/03/2026

Exhibit Information

EXHIBIT (99.1) JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the undersigned agree to the joint filing of a Statement on Schedule 13G (including any and all amendments thereto) with respect to the Common Stock, par value $ per share, of KIRBY CORPORATION and further agree to the filing of this agreement as an Exhibit thereto. In addition, each party to this Agreement expressly authorizes each other party to this Agreement to file on its behalf any and all amendments to such Statement on Schedule 13G. Date: 04/03/2026 GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P. By:/s/ Abhilasha Bareja ---------------------------------------- Name: Abhilasha Bareja Title: Attorney-in-fact EXHIBIT (99.2) ITEM 4 INFORMATION *In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998) (the "Release"), this filing reflects the securities beneficially owned by certain operating units (collectively, the "Goldman Sachs Reporting Units") of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, "GSG"). This filing does not reflect securities, if any, beneficially owned by any operating units of GSG whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the Goldman Sachs Reporting Units in accordance with the Release. The Goldman Sachs Reporting Units disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities beneficially owned by (i) any client accounts with respect to which the Goldman Sachs Reporting Units or their employees have voting or investment discretion or both, or with respect to which there are limits on their voting or investment authority or both and (ii) certain investment entities of which the Goldman Sachs Reporting Units act as the general partner, managing general partner or other manager, to the extent interests in such entities are held by persons other than the Goldman Sachs Reporting Units.