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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)573.38K
Market Cap
$4.64B
Enterprise Value$6.14B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$75.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.48B
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.7
Beta1.04
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.13Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.58
Shares Outstanding56,753,857
10 Day Avg. Volume398,176
30 Day Avg. Volume573,385
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 Cap1.32
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)3.28
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.43B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Vertical Integration & Market LeadershipOwning upstream aggregates and producing downstream ready-mix/asphalt creates a durable margin advantage and supply reliability. This vertical footprint lets Knife River capture upstream margins, optimize internal material flows, and sustain competitive pricing power in core markets where it is often the leading supplier.
Record Backlog Provides Multi-quarter VisibilityA $1.2B backlog concentrated into the current year materially de-risks near-term revenue and supports plant and equipment utilization. That forward work lessens reliance on spot volumes, aids working-capital planning, and helps preserve margins through predictable demand across peak construction months.
Strong Volume Growth And Margin ExpansionSustained double-digit top-line and EBITDA growth with margin recovery indicates structural operating leverage from higher volumes, process improvements and pricing discipline. Combined with accretive acquisitions, this supports durable earnings power and reinvestment capacity across the business.
Bears Say
Rising Leverage Reduces Financial FlexibilityA materially higher debt load increases interest and refinancing sensitivity and limits tactical flexibility during industry slowdowns. Higher leverage constrains the company's ability to self-fund opportunistic investments or absorb cyclical revenue dips without relying on external financing or asset sales.
Weakening Cash Conversion / Slightly Negative FCFNegative free cash flow despite healthy operating cash generation implies elevated capex and M&A outlays are consuming cash. Over time this raises dependence on debt markets to fund growth and working capital, reducing the margin of safety and making liquidity management a persistent governance focus.
Operational Margin Risks: Contracting, Energy And IntegrationContracting margin softness, sizable annual diesel use (~20–25M gallons) and incomplete pricing controls at acquired sites create recurring margin volatility. These structural operational exposures can erode profitability unless fuel pass-throughs, pricing rollout and integration synergies are fully executed.
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 $96.28 in the past 12 months.
What is Knife River Corporation’s market cap?
Knife River Corporation’s market cap is $4.64B.
When is Knife River Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Knife River Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 15 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 71%
Sector Average 71%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 53.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.94%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$97.00
▲(8.84% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.62% Insiders
41.56% Mutual Funds
0.33% Other Institutional Investors
32.52% Public Companies and
Individual Investors