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Knife River Corporation (KNF)
NYSE:KNF
KNF Stock Chart & Stats
$74.21
$0.15(0.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$74.21
$0.15(0.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$58.72 - $108.83
Previous CloseN/A
Volume98.36K
Average Volume (3M)672.38K
Market Cap
$3.75B
Enterprise Value$5.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$81.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.24B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.4
Beta1.28
Next Earnings
Feb 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.43Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.52
Shares Outstanding56,664,165
10 Day Avg. Volume775,224
30 Day Avg. Volume672,375
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.79
Price to Book (P/B)3.90
Price to Sales (P/S)1.98
P/FCF Ratio38.38
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.59
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.96
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.90
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.18
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$91.00Price Target Upside22.62% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market PositionKnife River operates in markets with a unique geographic footprint, enjoying a leading market share and limited direct competition from major national peers.
Operational EfficiencyManagement's focus on dynamic pricing, operational efficiencies (EDGE, PIT Crews), and accretive, aggregates-led M&A offers credible potential for long-term margin improvement and free cash flow growth.
Revenue VisibilityKnife River benefits from strong public infrastructure exposure, with a significant portion of its revenue linked to public-sector funding, providing above-average revenue visibility.
Bears Say
Cash Return To ShareholdersThere is a lack of near- to medium-term visibility, lower free cash flow conversion compared to peers, and no expectations for returning cash to shareholders, which contributes to a neutral rating.
Free Cash Flow ConversionThe company's FCF conversion rate is much lower than national peers at closer to ~50%, indicating a potential area of concern for investors.
Margin Expansion StrategyThe margin expansion strategy is in early stages and likely to take time to realize, making it a 'show me' story for investors.
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 $108.83 in the past 12 months.
What is Knife River Corporation’s market cap?
Knife River Corporation’s market cap is $3.75B.
When is Knife River Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Knife River Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 12, 2026 which is in 63 days.
How were Knife River Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Knife River Corporation released its earnings results on Nov 04, 2025. The company reported $2.52 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.591 by -$0.071.
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 0.43.
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 $2.52 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.591. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.362%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Knife River Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KNF
Knife River Corporation Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$91.00 (22.62% Upside)
$91.00 (22.62% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 919.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
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
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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
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a strong financial performance with record results and positive progress in strategic initiatives. The company's acquisitions and pricing strategies have yielded impressive margins and growth, particularly in the Central segment. However, some challenges were noted, such as project delays due to weather and competitive dynamics in the Mountain region. Despite these, the overall outlook remains optimistic, with continued focus on growth and operational improvements.View all KNF earnings summariesKNF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$91.00
▲(22.62% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.70% Insiders
38.65% Mutual Funds
17.14% Other Institutional Investors
20.58% Public Companies and
Individual Investors