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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)4.08M
Market Cap
$12.22B
Enterprise Value$11.73K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$293.22M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.66B
Price to Earnings (P/E)353.0
Beta1.08
Next Earnings
Jul 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.51Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.34%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.21
Shares Outstanding162,494,000
10 Day Avg. Volume3,060,318
30 Day Avg. Volume4,075,846
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$86.47Price Target Upside34.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)2.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.12B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationKnight-Swift's recent rebound to roughly $1.3B in operating cash flow and ~$1.33B of free cash flow provides durable internal funding for capex, dividends and debt reduction. Consistent positive FCF relative to earnings boosts financial flexibility and buffers cyclical freight swings over months.
Balance-sheet Strengthening Via RefinancingThe $1.5B low-coupon convertible offering materially extends maturities and repays secured/floating debt, lowering near-term refinancing risk. This structural shift reduces interest-rate sensitivity and preserves liquidity, supporting operational investments and dividend capacity over the medium term.
Improving Contract Pricing MomentumManagement reports sustained bid-renewal momentum and higher contract targets, indicating improving truckload pricing power. As contracted rates reset higher and structural cost reductions take hold, this should drive durable operating-leverage gains and potential margin recovery over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Compressed Profitability And Collapsed ROEProfitability has materially eroded from prior years, leaving net margins near 1% and ROE effectively negligible. Even with revenue growth, such compression limits internal capital returns, weakens reinvestment capacity and makes the business’ economics more sensitive to small cost or volume shocks over the medium term.
Logistics Volume And Revenue DeteriorationA pronounced decline in logistics volumes signals structural headwinds in the broker/managed-transport channel—tightened carrier qualification and cargo-theft concerns reduce capacity. Loss of high-margin logistics growth reduces diversification and could keep consolidated margins pressured if volumes don't recover.
High Operating Ratio And Claim/volatility ExposureA near-97% adjusted operating ratio and sizeable one-off claim, VAT and weather costs highlight structural volatility in operating performance. Persistent elevated OR and episodic claim exposures constrain margin recovery and increase earnings unpredictability absent sustained claims and insurance improvements.
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 $12.22B.
When is Knight Transportation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Knight Transportation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 22, 2026 which is in 5 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 0.51.
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?
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
Knight Transportation Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$86.47 (34.23% Upside)
$86.47 (34.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KNX Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.7M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 20.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 20.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 20.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
64.17%
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 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
$86.47
▲(34.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.76% Insiders
29.20% Mutual Funds
0.16% Other Institutional Investors
44.22% Public Companies and
Individual Investors