KEX Option Overview
Kirby Corporation (KEX) options traded 20 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well above the 20-day average of 9, and puts outnumber calls. 30-day implied volatility was 32.2%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $132.37, 3.4% above the $128.06 close.
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KEX Options FAQ
How actively are KEX options traded?
3 calls and 17 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 20 contracts in total. Open interest was 574 contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 9 contracts per day. The KEX option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.
Is KEX implied volatility high right now?
Kirby IV rank is 7, so its 30-day implied volatility of 32.2% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 21.4% on Aug 26, 2026 to 178.3% on Jul 17, 2026. See the KEX implied volatility history for a longer view.
What is the KEX put/call ratio?
The Kirby put/call volume ratio was 5.67 on Nov 4, 2026, so puts outnumber calls. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.16. The KEX open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.
What is KEX max pain this week?
As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Kirby options about one week from expiration was $132.37, 3.4% above the $128.06 close. The KEX max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.
What is KEX's expected move over the next week?
Based on 7-day implied volatility of 33.4%, options price a move of about ±$5.92 (±4.6%) over the next week, a range of roughly $122.14 to $133.98 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The KEX expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.