J.P. Morgan Initiates Coverage of Kirby Corporation With Overweight Rating
J.P. Morgan initiated coverage on Kirby Corporation (KEX:NYSE) with an Outperform rating and a $200 price target, citing strong structural demand in inland barge operations and increased power consumption driven by data centers. The firm highlighted that the company is well-positioned to benefit from tight supply conditions within its core markets. Shares of Kirby rose 0.6% on Wednesday following the report, reflecting investor confidence in the firm's outlook for sustained growth. Analysts at J.P. Morgan emphasized long-term tailwinds including infrastructure investment and energy demand trends that are expected to support Kirby’s performance.
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