Saturday, December 1, 2012

Investopedia: Kirby Continues To Consolidate

I've always had a soft spot for unusual companies, and while operating barges and coastal cargo vessels may not be all that strange, it's not exactly a business sector rife with publicly-traded companies. Kirby (NYSE:KEX) has made M&A part of its DNA, and just executed another transaction - one that further consolidates the coast wise business and should improve the company's operating leverage. While Kirby is not really in value territory today, it remains a stock that value and GARP investors may want to keep on their radar.

To read the full article, please go to Investopedia:
http://www.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2012/Kirby-Continues-To-Consolidate-KEX-XOM-DOW1130.aspx

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