Kirby Stock Forecast - Naive Prediction

KEX Stock  USD 128.70  2.01  1.54%   
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of Kirby on the next trading day is expected to be 129.84 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.02 and the sum of the absolute errors of 123.49. Kirby Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon.
At this time the value of relative strength index of Kirby's share price is below 20 . This indicates that the stock is significantly oversold. The fundamental principle of the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is to quantify the velocity at which market participants are driving the price of a financial instrument upwards or downwards.

Momentum 0

 Sell Peaked

 
Oversold
 
Overbought
The successful prediction of Kirby's future price could yield a significant profit. We analyze noise-free headlines and recent hype associated with Kirby, which may create opportunities for some arbitrage if properly timed. Below are the key fundamental drivers impacting Kirby's stock price prediction:
Quarterly Earnings Growth
1.021
EPS Estimate Next Quarter
1.617
EPS Estimate Current Year
6.2739
EPS Estimate Next Year
7.0019
Wall Street Target Price
138.5
Using Kirby hype-based prediction, you can estimate the value of Kirby from the perspective of Kirby response to recently generated media hype and the effects of current headlines on its competitors. We also analyze overall investor sentiment towards Kirby using Kirby's stock options and short interest. It helps to benchmark the overall future attitude of investors towards Kirby using crowd psychology based on the activity and movement of Kirby's stock price.

Kirby Short Interest

An investor who is long Kirby may also wish to track short interest. As short interest increases, investors should be becoming more worried about Kirby and may potentially protect profits, hedge Kirby with its derivative instruments, or be ready for some potential downside.
200 Day MA
104.14
Short Percent
0.0389
Short Ratio
2.88
Shares Short Prior Month
1.8 M
50 Day MA
114.7412

Kirby Hype to Price Pattern

Investor biases related to Kirby's public news can be used to forecast risks associated with an investment in Kirby. The trend in average sentiment can be used to explain how an investor holding Kirby can time the market purely based on public headlines and social activities around Kirby. Please note that most equities that are difficult to arbitrage are affected by market sentiment the most.

Kirby Implied Volatility

    
  0.56  
Kirby's implied volatility exposes the market's sentiment of Kirby stock's possible movements over time. However, it does not forecast the overall direction of its price. In a nutshell, if Kirby's implied volatility is high, the market thinks the stock has potential for high price swings in either direction. On the other hand, the low implied volatility suggests that Kirby stock will not fluctuate a lot when Kirby's options are near their expiration.
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of Kirby on the next trading day is expected to be 129.84 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.02 and the sum of the absolute errors of 123.49.

Kirby after-hype prediction price

    
  USD 128.4  
There is no one specific way to measure market sentiment using hype analysis or a similar predictive technique. This prediction method should be used in combination with more fundamental and traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, analysts consensus, earnings estimates, and various momentum models.
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Kirby to cross-verify your projections.
For more information on how to buy Kirby Stock please use our How to Invest in Kirby guide.

Prediction based on Rule 16 of the current Kirby contract

Based on the Rule 16, the options market is currently suggesting that Kirby will have an average daily up or down price movement of about 0.035% per day over the life of the 2026-03-20 option contract. With Kirby trading at USD 128.7, that is roughly USD 0.045 . If you think that the market is fully incorporating Kirby's daily price movement you should consider acquiring Kirby options at the current volatility level of 0.56%. But if you have an opposite viewpoint you should avoid it and even consider selling them.

Open Interest Against 2026-03-20 Kirby Option Contracts

Although open interest is a measure utilized in the options markets, it could be used to forecast Kirby's spot prices because the number of available contracts in the market changes daily, and new contracts can be created or liquidated at will. Since open interest in Kirby's options reflects these daily shifts, investors could use the patterns of these changes to develop long and short-term trading strategies for Kirby stock based on available contracts left at the end of a trading day.
Please note that to derive more accurate forecasting about market movement from the current Kirby's open interest, investors have to compare it to Kirby's spot prices. As Ford's stock price increases, high open interest indicates that money is entering the market, and the market is strongly bullish. Conversely, if the price of Kirby is decreasing and there is high open interest, that is a sign that the bearish trend will continue, and investors may react by taking short positions in Kirby. So, decreasing or low open interest during a bull market indicates that investors are becoming uncertain of the depth of the bullish trend, and a reversal in sentiment will likely follow.

Kirby Additional Predictive Modules

Most predictive techniques to examine Kirby price help traders to determine how to time the market. We provide a combination of tools to recognize potential entry and exit points for Kirby using various technical indicators. When you analyze Kirby charts, please remember that the event formation may indicate an entry point for a short seller, and look at other indicators across different periods to confirm that a breakdown or reversion is likely to occur.
Forecasting cash, or other financial indicators, requires analysts to apply different statistical methods, techniques, and algorithms to find hidden patterns within the Kirby's financial statements to predict how it will affect future prices.
 
Cash  
First Reported
1985-12-31
Previous Quarter
68.4 M
Current Value
47 M
Quarterly Volatility
43.6 M
 
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Oil Shock
 
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Housing Crash
 
Credit Downgrade
 
Yuan Drop
 
Covid
A naive forecasting model for Kirby is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of Kirby value for a given trading day is simply the observed value for the previous period. Due to the simplistic nature of the naive forecasting model, it can only be used to forecast up to one period.

Kirby Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 26th of January

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of Kirby on the next trading day is expected to be 129.84 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.02, mean absolute percentage error of 6.69, and the sum of the absolute errors of 123.49.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Kirby Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that Kirby's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Kirby Stock Forecast Pattern

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Kirby Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Kirby's Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. Kirby's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 127.63 and 132.04, respectively. We have considered Kirby's daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
128.70
127.63
Downside
129.84
Expected Value
132.04
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Naive Prediction forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Kirby stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Kirby stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria120.0109
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation2.0244
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0184
SAESum of the absolute errors123.4871
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of Kirby. This model is simplistic and is included partly for completeness and partly because of its simplicity. It is unlikely that you'll want to use this model directly to predict Kirby. Instead, consider using either the moving average model or the more general weighted moving average model with a higher (i.e., greater than 1) number of periods, and possibly a different set of weights.

Predictive Modules for Kirby

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Kirby. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Kirby's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
126.19128.40130.61
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
115.83139.53141.74
Details
Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
102.48117.17131.87
Details
5 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
126.04138.50153.74
Details

Kirby After-Hype Price Prediction Density Analysis

As far as predicting the price of Kirby at your current risk attitude, this probability distribution graph shows the chance that the prediction will fall between or within a specific range. We use this chart to confirm that your returns on investing in Kirby or, for that matter, your successful expectations of its future price, cannot be replicated consistently. Please note, a large amount of money has been lost over the years by many investors who confused the symmetrical distributions of Stock prices, such as prices of Kirby, with the unreliable approximations that try to describe financial returns.
   Next price density   
       Expected price to next headline  

Kirby Estimiated After-Hype Price Volatility

In the context of predicting Kirby's stock value on the day after the next significant headline, we show statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios based on Kirby's historical news coverage. Kirby's after-hype downside and upside margins for the prediction period are 126.19 and 130.61, respectively. We have considered Kirby's daily market price in relation to the headlines to evaluate this method's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that news-based prediction models outperform traditional linear, nonlinear models or artificial intelligence models to provide accurate predictions consistently.
Current Value
128.70
126.19
Downside
128.40
After-hype Price
130.61
Upside
Kirby is very steady at this time. Analysis and calculation of next after-hype price of Kirby is based on 3 months time horizon.

Kirby Stock Price Prediction Analysis

Have you ever been surprised when a price of a Company such as Kirby is soaring high without any particular reason? This is usually happening because many institutional investors are aggressively trading Kirby backward and forwards among themselves. Have you ever observed a lot of a particular company's price movement is driven by press releases or news about the company that has nothing to do with actual earnings? Usually, hype to individual companies acts as price momentum. If not enough favorable publicity is forthcoming, the Stock price eventually runs out of speed. So, the rule of thumb here is that as long as this news hype has nothing to do with immediate earnings, you should pay more attention to it. If you see this tendency with Kirby, there might be something going there, and it might present an excellent short sale opportunity.
Expected ReturnPeriod VolatilityHype ElasticityRelated ElasticityNews DensityRelated DensityExpected Hype
  0.62 
2.21
  0.30 
  0.36 
4 Events / Month
7 Events / Month
In about 4 days
Latest traded priceExpected after-news pricePotential return on next major newsAverage after-hype volatility
128.70
128.40
0.23 
451.02  
Notes

Kirby Hype Timeline

On the 25th of January Kirby is traded for 128.70. The entity has historical hype elasticity of -0.3, and average elasticity to hype of competition of -0.36. Kirby is forecasted to decline in value after the next headline, with the price expected to drop to 128.4. The average volatility of media hype impact on the company price is over 100%. The price depreciation on the next news is expected to be -0.23%, whereas the daily expected return is now at 0.62%. The volatility of related hype on Kirby is about 376.49%, with the expected price after the next announcement by competition of 128.34. About 99.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The book value of Kirby was now reported as 58.54. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 2.63. Kirby recorded earning per share (EPS) of 5.38. The entity last dividend was issued on the 8th of August 1989. The firm had 2:1 split on the 1st of June 2006. Considering the 90-day investment horizon the next forecasted press release will be in about 4 days.
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Kirby to cross-verify your projections.
For more information on how to buy Kirby Stock please use our How to Invest in Kirby guide.

Kirby Related Hype Analysis

Having access to credible news sources related to Kirby's direct competition is more important than ever and may enhance your ability to predict Kirby's future price movements. Getting to know how Kirby's peers react to changing market sentiment, related social signals, and mainstream news is a great way to find investing opportunities and time the market. The summary table below summarizes the essential lagging indicators that can help you analyze how Kirby may potentially react to the hype associated with one of its peers.
Hype
Elasticity
News
Density
Semi
Deviation
Information
Ratio
Potential
Upside
Value
At Risk
Maximum
Drawdown
GTESGates Industrial(0.19)11 per month 0.00 (0.09) 2.97 (3.08) 15.34 
GATXGATX Corporation(0.49)8 per month 1.31  0.02  1.96 (1.90) 5.75 
TKRTimken Company(0.49)31 per month 1.11  0.16  3.38 (2.13) 8.44 
FBINFortune Brands Innovations(0.04)7 per month 1.65  0.07  5.20 (3.03) 10.57 
FCNFTI Consulting(0.49)25 per month 0.85  0.14  2.69 (1.82) 8.69 
MSAMSA Safety(0.50)9 per month 1.61  0.04  3.11 (2.04) 11.36 
MIDDMiddleby Corp 0.21 9 per month 1.62  0.03  3.85 (3.10) 12.68 
KBRKBR Inc 0.01 12 per month 1.68 (0.01) 3.22 (2.79) 10.41 
SITESiteOne Landscape Supply(2.65)25 per month 1.39  0.11  4.79 (2.78) 11.12 
HXLHexcel(1.24)13 per month 1.42  0.18  2.82 (2.67) 16.08 

Other Forecasting Options for Kirby

For every potential investor in Kirby, whether a beginner or expert, Kirby's price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. Kirby Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in Kirby. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying Kirby's price trends.

Kirby Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with Kirby stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of Kirby could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Kirby by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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Kirby Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how Kirby stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Kirby shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying Kirby stock market strength indicators, traders can identify Kirby entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Kirby Risk Indicators

The analysis of Kirby's basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in Kirby's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting kirby stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

Story Coverage note for Kirby

The number of cover stories for Kirby depends on current market conditions and Kirby's risk-adjusted performance over time. The coverage that generates the most noise at a given time depends on the prevailing investment theme that Kirby is classified under. However, while its typical story may have numerous social followers, the rapid visibility can also attract short-sellers, who usually are skeptical about Kirby's long-term prospects. So, having above-average coverage will typically attract above-average short interest, leading to significant price volatility.

Kirby Short Properties

Kirby's future price predictability will typically decrease when Kirby's long traders begin to feel the short-sellers pressure to drive the price lower. The predictive aspect of Kirby often depends not only on the future outlook of the potential Kirby's investors but also on the ongoing dynamics between investors with different trading styles. Because the market risk indicators may have small false signals, it is better to identify suitable times to hedge a portfolio using different long/short signals. Kirby's indicators that are reflective of the short sentiment are summarized in the table below.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding58.4 M
Cash And Short Term Investments74.4 M

Additional Tools for Kirby Stock Analysis

When running Kirby's price analysis, check to measure Kirby's market volatility, profitability, liquidity, solvency, efficiency, growth potential, financial leverage, and other vital indicators. We have many different tools that can be utilized to determine how healthy Kirby is operating at the current time. Most of Kirby's value examination focuses on studying past and present price action to predict the probability of Kirby's future price movements. You can analyze the entity against its peers and the financial market as a whole to determine factors that move Kirby's price. Additionally, you may evaluate how the addition of Kirby to your portfolios can decrease your overall portfolio volatility.