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KNF Stock Chart & Stats
$89.12
$0.15(0.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$89.12
$0.15(0.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$58.72 - $96.28
Previous CloseN/A
Volume98.36K
Average Volume (3M)584.57K
Market Cap
$4.52B
Enterprise Value$6.14B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$75.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.48B
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.4
Beta1.07
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
1.13Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.58
Shares Outstanding56,753,857
10 Day Avg. Volume593,917
30 Day Avg. Volume584,571
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 Cap1.36
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.92
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.49
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.45
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$97.00Price Target Upside8.84% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)3.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.43B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Record Backlog Providing VisibilityA $1.2B record backlog that is largely expected to convert in 2026 materially improves revenue visibility over the next 6–12 months. This backlog supports utilization, planning for plant and fleet deployment, and reduces near-term revenue volatility versus peers with thinner bid pipelines.
Vertical Integration & Market LeadershipOwning upstream aggregates and downstream ready-mix/asphalt creates durable cost advantages and margin capture. Leading positions across core markets mean pricing power, more stable volumes, and lower supply risk versus non-integrated competitors over multi-year infrastructure cycles.
Strong Top-Line, EBITDA Growth & Margin ExpansionSustained revenue and adjusted-EBITDA growth with near-term margin expansion indicates scalable operations and successful cost/mix initiatives. This trend reflects operational leverage from volume gains, process improvements, and M&A synergies that can persist through the 2–6 month horizon.
Bears Say
Higher Leverage Reducing FlexibilityA near-doubling of leverage elevates financial sensitivity to cyclical downturns and interest-cost shocks. Higher debt constrains capacity for opportunistic investment, increases refinancing risk, and reduces headroom to absorb project delays or weaker construction demand over the medium term.
Weak Free Cash Flow / Cash ConversionTransition from strong FCF to slightly negative FCF after elevated growth and acquisition spend signals strained cash conversion. Continued negative or thin FCF raises reliance on debt or capital markets to fund growth and capex, pressuring liquidity and limiting capital-allocation flexibility.
Contracting Margin Volatility & SeasonalityContracting margins are exposed to project timing, geographic mix and seasonal losses, creating durable earnings volatility versus materials-only peers. Execution risk and seasonality can erode cash flow in slower quarters and complicate margin targets, especially during integration of recent acquisitions.
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 $96.28 in the past 12 months.
What is Knife River Corporation’s market cap?
Knife River Corporation’s market cap is $4.52B.
When is Knife River Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Knife River Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were Knife River Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Knife River Corporation released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported -$1.4 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$1.409 by $0.009.
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 1.13.
How many shares outstanding does Knife River Corporation have?
Knife River Corporation has 56,753,857 shares outstanding.
What happened to Knife River Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Knife River Corporation reported an EPS of -$1.4 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$1.409. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.522%.
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:
$97.00 (8.84% Upside)
$97.00 (8.84% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KNF Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 53.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.17%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Knife River Corporation
Knife River Corporation is a U.S.-based entity focused on supplying aggregate-derived building materials and offering related contracting services. Its business activities are structured across six distinct operational segments: Pacific, Northwest, Mountain, North Central, South, and Energy Services. The company is involved in extracting, processing, and distributing crucial construction aggregates, including varieties of crushed stone, sand, and gravel. Additionally, it produces and sells both asphalt and ready-mix concrete. To support these core product lines, Knife River also performs various contracting tasks, such as heavy-civil construction, paving with asphalt and concrete, and comprehensive site development and grading work. Its primary clients are governmental bodies at the federal, state, and municipal levels, for whom it undertakes a wide range of public infrastructure initiatives. These projects often include highways, bridges, airports, educational facilities, public buildings, and other foundational community works. Founded in 1917, the organization is headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota.
KNF Company Deck
KNF Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominantly positive tone: strong top-line and adjusted EBITDA growth, record backlog, significant aggregate and ready-mix volume gains, margin expansion initiatives, and accretive acquisitions support confidence in the 2026 outlook. Near-term challenges include contracting services margin softness in Q1, geographic mix effects on reported aggregates pricing, and emerging energy cost pressure — all of which management says are being mitigated via pricing tools, diesel pre-purchases and integration of recent acquisitions. On balance, highlights materially outweigh the lowlights.View all KNF earnings summariesKNF Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
0.62% Insiders
41.56% Mutual Funds
0.19% Other Institutional Investors
32.79% Public Companies and
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