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Knife River Corporation (KNF)
NYSE:KNF
KNF Analyst Ratings
Strong Buy
5 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
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KNF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$115.00
▲(15.86%Upside)
| Highest Price Target$120.00 | Average Price Target$115.00 | Lowest Price Target$111.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$117
Buy
17.87%
Upside
Reiterated
05/14/25
Knife River Corporation's stock is rated positively, driven by strong financial performance and positive earnings guidance. The company's effective cost management and strategic acquisitions support a robust outlook. However, caution is warranted due to increased debt levels and high valuation metrics. The technical analysis suggests strong momentum, though current overbought conditions may lead to short-term volatility.
Wells Fargo
$102→$114
Buy
14.85%
Upside
Reiterated
05/13/25
D.A. Davidson
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Buy
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Reiterated
05/08/25
Loop Capital Markets
$121→$111
Buy
11.83%
Upside
Reiterated
05/07/25
Bank of America Securities
$110→$115
Buy
15.86%
Upside
Reiterated
05/07/25
Oppenheimer
$120
Buy
20.89%
Upside
Reiterated
04/01/25
Unknown AnalystStephens
Not Ranked
Stephens
$120
Buy
20.89%
Upside
Reiterated
02/14/25
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Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
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Action
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TipRanks
$117
Buy
17.87%
Upside
Reiterated
05/14/25
Knife River Corporation's stock is rated positively, driven by strong financial performance and positive earnings guidance. The company's effective cost management and strategic acquisitions support a robust outlook. However, caution is warranted due to increased debt levels and high valuation metrics. The technical analysis suggests strong momentum, though current overbought conditions may lead to short-term volatility.
Wells Fargo
$102→$114
Buy
14.85%
Upside
Reiterated
05/13/25
D.A. Davidson
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
05/08/25
Loop Capital Markets
$121→$111
Buy
11.83%
Upside
Reiterated
05/07/25
Bank of America Securities
$110→$115
Buy
15.86%
Upside
Reiterated
05/07/25
Oppenheimer
$120
Buy
20.89%
Upside
Reiterated
04/01/25
Unknown AnalystStephens
Not Ranked
Stephens
$120
Buy
20.89%
Upside
Reiterated
02/14/25
Best Analysts Covering Knife River Corporation
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
9/11 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+4.01%
reiterated a xxx
rating 2 months ago
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3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
9/11 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+11.07%
reiterated a xxx
rating 2 months ago
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1 Year
Success Rate
10/11 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+32.70%
reiterated a buy rating 2 months ago
Copying Ian Zaffino's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 90.91% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +32.70% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
10/11 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+36.78%
reiterated a xxx
rating 2 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 90.91% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +36.78% per trade.
The Best Analyst Covering tool allows you to follow the analysts who have the best success rates and average returns on a specific stock. Only analysts that gave a Buy or Sell rating on the stock in the past 12 months are eligible for inclusion in this tool. Follow the analysts of your choice to receive real-time updates when they publish a new rating.
KNF Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Jan 25
Feb 25
Mar 25
Apr 25
May 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
8
6
4
6
8
Hold
0
0
0
0
0
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
8
6
4
6
8
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
KNF Financial Forecast
KNF Stock Forecast FAQ
What is KNF’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Knife River Corporation’s 12-month average price target is 115.00.
What is KNF’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Knife River Corporation has 15.86% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
Is KNF a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Knife River Corporation has a consensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 5 buy ratings, 0 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Knife River Corporation’s price target?
The average price target for Knife River Corporation is 115.00. This is based on 5 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $120.00 ,the lowest forecast is $111.00. The average price target represents 15.86% Increase from the current price of $99.26.
The highest analyst price target is $120.00 ,the lowest forecast is $111.00. The average price target represents 15.86% Increase from the current price of $99.26.
What do analysts say about Knife River Corporation?
Knife River Corporation’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 5 Wall Streets Analysts.
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