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Knife River Corporation (KNF)
NYSE:KNF
KNF Stock Chart & Stats
$80.00
$0.15(0.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$80.00
$0.15(0.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$58.72 - $105.99
Previous CloseN/A
Volume98.36K
Average Volume (3M)672.38K
Market Cap
$4.53B
Enterprise Value$5.69B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$81.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.24B
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.7
Beta1.09
Next Earnings
Feb 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.4Next 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 Cap1.26
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.87
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.38
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.56
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$93.25Price Target Upside16.56% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market PositionCompany's vertically integrated aggregates and construction materials model combined with leading local market positions in Western and Central regions supports pricing power and competitive resilience against national peers.
Operational Efficiency And M&A StrategyManagement's emphasis on dynamic pricing, targeted operational programs and accretive, aggregates-led acquisitions could drive margin expansion and stronger free cash flow over time.
Revenue Visibility From Public ProjectsSignificant exposure to public-sector infrastructure contracts provides above-average revenue visibility and steadier demand for construction materials performance.
Bears Say
Capital Allocation And Shareholder ReturnsAbsence of expectations for returning cash to shareholders reduces appeal for income-focused investors and may constrain valuation upside from capital-return catalysts.
Free Cash Flow ConversionLower free cash flow conversion relative to national peers limits flexibility to fund growth or return capital and raises investor concerns about cash generation efficiency.
Visibility On Near- To Medium-term PerformanceLimited near- to medium-term visibility on margins and cash flow keeps margin-improvement plans a 'show me' story for investors and supports a cautious rating.
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 $105.99 in the past 12 months.
What is Knife River Corporation’s market cap?
Knife River Corporation’s market cap is $4.53B.
When is Knife River Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Knife River Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 17, 2026 which is in 8 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 0.4.
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
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
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$93.25 (16.56% Upside)
$93.25 (16.56% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 919.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.9%
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
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
$93.25
▲(16.56% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.70% Insiders
36.27% Mutual Funds
1.34% Other Institutional Investors
38.78% Public Companies and
Individual Investors