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Knife River Corporation (KNF)
NYSE:KNF
KNF Stock Chart & Stats
$88.78
$0.15(0.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$88.78
$0.15(0.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$58.72 - $103.18
Previous CloseN/A
Volume98.36K
Average Volume (3M)672.38K
Market Cap
$5.03B
Enterprise Value$6.13B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$123.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.25B
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.2
Beta1.10
Next Earnings
May 12, 2026EPS Estimate
-1.37Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.56
Shares Outstanding56,664,165
10 Day Avg. Volume775,224
30 Day Avg. Volume672,375
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.14
Price to Book (P/B)2.43
Price to Sales (P/S)1.27
P/FCF Ratio-57.31
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.22
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.95
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.58
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.53
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$99.57Price Target Upside12.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)3.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.38B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market PositionKnife River's unique footprint across 14 Western and Central U.S. states and leading local market share limit direct competition from national peers, supporting regional pricing power and contract opportunities.
Operational Efficiency And M&AManagement's emphasis on dynamic pricing, EDGE and PIT Crew operational initiatives, and accretive aggregates-led acquisitions could drive margin improvement and stronger free cash flow over time.
Public Infrastructure ExposureA substantial portion of Knife River's contracting backlog and construction materials revenue is tied to public-sector funding, providing above-average revenue visibility from infrastructure projects.
Bears Say
Free Cash Flow ConversionKnife River's free cash flow conversion trails national peers, reducing available cash for shareholder returns or reinvestment and creating concerns about capital efficiency.
Margin Expansion Execution RiskMargin expansion initiatives remain at a 'show me' stage and will require demonstrated operational results before investors accept projected profitability gains.
Visibility And GuidanceLimited near- to medium-term visibility into volumes and margins increases uncertainty around earnings trajectories and contributes to a cautious investor stance.
Knife River Corporation News
KNF FAQ
What was Knife River Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Knife River Corporation lowest stock price was $58.72 and its highest was $103.17 in the past 12 months.
What is Knife River Corporation’s market cap?
Knife River Corporation’s market cap is $5.03B.
When is Knife River Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Knife River Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2026 which is in 70 days.
How were Knife River Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Knife River Corporation released its earnings results on Feb 17, 2026. The company reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.402 by $0.158.
Is Knife River Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Knife River Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Knife River Corporation pay dividends?
Knife River Corporation does not currently pay dividends.
What is Knife River Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Knife River Corporation’s EPS estimate is -1.37.
How many shares outstanding does Knife River Corporation have?
Knife River Corporation has 56,664,165 shares outstanding.
What happened to Knife River Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Knife River Corporation reported an EPS of $0.56 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.402. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 16.343%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Knife River Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KNF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Knife River Corporation Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$99.57 (12.15% Upside)
$99.57 (12.15% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 77.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-31.14%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.71%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
35.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Knife River Corporation
Knife River Corporation provides aggregates-based construction materials and contracting services in the United States. It operates through six segments: Pacific, Northwest, Mountain, North Central, South, and Energy Services. The company mines, processes, and sells construction aggregates, including crushed stone and sand, and gravel; and produces and sells asphalt and ready-mix concrete, as well as provides contracting services to support the aggregate-based product lines, including heavy-civil construction, asphalt and concrete paving, and site development and grading. It serves federal, state, and municipal governments for various projects, such as highways, bridges, airports, schools, public buildings, and other public-infrastructure projects. The company was founded in 1917 and is based in Bismarck, North Dakota.
KNF Company Deck
KNF Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call communicated clear progress on strategic priorities with multiple operating and financial improvements: record backlog (+38%), stronger Q4 performance (Q4 adjusted EBITDA +47%, gross margin ~19%), successful M&A execution and substantial capital investment (~$789M), and continued margin expansion efforts (dynamic pricing, pit crew initiatives). Offsetting items include regional softness (notably Oregon), near-term contracting services margin pressure, higher SG&A tied to growth/M&A, weather-driven seasonality and some non‑recurring gains in 2025. Management provided constructive 2026 guidance (revenue $3.3B–$3.5B; adjusted EBITDA $520M–$560M) and emphasized a strong balance sheet and ample liquidity to drive further growth. Taken together, the positive operational momentum, backlog strength, margin improvement initiatives and healthy balance sheet outweigh the challenges highlighted, suggesting a constructive outlook.View all KNF earnings summariesKNF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$99.57
▲(12.15% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.70% Insiders
36.31% Mutual Funds
19.77% Other Institutional Investors
20.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors