Knight Transportation (KNX)
NYSE:KNX
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KNX Stock Chart & Stats
$64.42
-$0.47(-0.88%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$64.42
-$0.47(-0.88%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$38.63 - $82.86
Previous CloseN/A
Volume304.85K
Average Volume (3M)4.70M
Market Cap
$12.02B
Enterprise Value$14.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$293.22M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.66B
Price to Earnings (P/E)357.6
Beta1.11
Next Earnings
Jul 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.49Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.34%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.21
Shares Outstanding162,494,000
10 Day Avg. Volume5,479,484
30 Day Avg. Volume4,704,149
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.91
Price to Book (P/B)1.20
Price to Sales (P/S)1.14
P/FCF Ratio11.12
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.18
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.90
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.67
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.34
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$78.73Price Target Upside22.21% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)1.94
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.08B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationKnight‑Swift's strong trailing‑twelve‑month operating cash flow (~$1.30B) and free cash flow (~$1.33B) show robust cash conversion despite earnings volatility. Persistent cash generation underpins durable capital returns, capex funding, debt paydown and flexibility to invest in efficiency or weather freight cycles.
Balance Sheet / RefinancingThe $1.5B low‑coupon convertible issuance materially extends maturities and repaid shorter dated term loans and revolver balances, reducing near‑term refinancing and floating‑rate exposure. Lower interest cash costs and longer tenor improve financial stability and lessen short‑term liquidity stress.
Scale And Service DiversificationA broad platform combining asset‑based truckload with brokerage, intermodal, LTL and logistics creates scale advantages, backhaul optimization and cross‑sell potential. Diversified revenue streams reduce reliance on any single cycle and support durable utilization and pricing leverage as market conditions normalize.
Bears Say
Compressed ProfitabilityProfitability is sharply compressed versus historical levels: net margin near 0.9% and ROE around 0.5% TTM. Low earnings power limits reinvestment and shareholder returns, reduces buffer against cyclical shocks, and implies management must achieve sustained pricing and cost gains to restore durable returns.
Logistics Volume And Sourcing WeaknessThe logistics segment shows material volume declines tied to third‑party carrier sourcing constraints and tightened carrier qualification. As an asset‑light growth engine this reduces scalable revenue and margin contribution, making structural recovery in third‑party sourcing and security critical for long‑term growth.
Leadership Transition / Founder ExitThe planned departure of the founder and executive chairman, coupled with a paid two‑year consulting deal, marks a material governance and leadership transition. Loss of founder operational influence and the cost of transition create execution risk during strategy handover and could affect long‑term cultural continuity.
Knight Transportation News
KNX FAQ
What was Knight Transportation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Knight Transportation lowest stock price was $38.63 and its highest was $82.86 in the past 12 months.
What is Knight Transportation’s market cap?
Knight Transportation’s market cap is $12.02B.
When is Knight Transportation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Knight Transportation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 22, 2026 which is in 27 days.
How were Knight Transportation’s earnings last quarter?
Knight Transportation released its earnings results on Apr 22, 2026. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.088 by $0.002.
Is Knight Transportation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Knight Transportation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Knight Transportation pay dividends?
Knight Transportation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.34%. See more information on Knight Transportation dividends here
What is Knight Transportation’s EPS estimate?
Knight Transportation’s EPS estimate is 0.49.
How many shares outstanding does Knight Transportation have?
Knight Transportation has 162,494,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Knight Transportation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Knight Transportation reported an EPS of $0.09 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.088. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.797%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Knight Transportation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KNX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Knight Transportation Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$78.73 (22.21% Upside)
$78.73 (22.21% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KNX Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.7M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 3.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
70.34%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.23%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Knight Transportation
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX) stands as a prominent provider of transportation services, specializing in truckload freight solutions for clients throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Its operational scope is segmented into four key areas: Trucking, Logistics, Less-than-truckload (LTL), and Intermodal. Under its Trucking segment, the company manages a diverse portfolio of services, including irregular route, dedicated, temperature-controlled (refrigerated), flatbed, expedited, dry van, drayage, and cross-border transportation for a wide variety of goods and materials. Beyond its core trucking operations, Knight-Swift provides logistics and intermodal solutions, which include freight brokerage, intermodal services, comprehensive freight management, and various non-trucking offerings. The firm also extends a suite of support services, such as vehicle repair and maintenance, warranty coverage, insurance, equipment leasing, manufacturing and warehousing of trailer parts, and professional driver training through its academy. Additionally, Knight-Swift facilitates national transportation requirements through its regional direct services, utilizing third-party carriers to cover regions outside its proprietary network. The company commands an extensive fleet, comprising 18,019 tractors in total (16,166 company-owned and 1,853 operated by independent contractors), alongside 67,606 trailers. Its LTL and intermodal capabilities are further bolstered by 2,735 tractors, 7,413 trailers, and 10,847 intermodal containers. Its clientele spans a broad spectrum of industries, including retail, food and beverage, consumer products, paper products, transportation and logistics, housing and building, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. Founded in 1989, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.
KNX Company Deck
KNX Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call balanced near-term, largely one-time headwinds (adverse claim ruling, VAT decision, weather/fuel impacts and securitization costs) and YoY earnings pressure against clear signs of market inflection and operational progress. Management highlighted strengthening truckload pricing, improved LTL tonnage and mix, intermodal momentum, structural cost reductions, tighter carrier qualifications and a constructive Q2 earnings guide ($0.45–$0.49 adjusted EPS). While several nonrecurring and timing-related negatives materially depressed Q1 results, the company presented a credible path to margin recovery driven by capacity reduction, bid-renewal momentum and operational leverage across segments.View all KNX earnings summariesKNX Revenue Breakdown
65.79% Truckload
15.16% LTL
8.15% Logistics
6.47% Non-reportable segments
5.75% Intermodal
KNX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$78.73
▲(22.21% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.76% Insiders
31.67% Mutual Funds
22.60% Other Institutional Investors
19.12% Public Companies and
Individual Investors