Knife River Corporation (KNF)

NYSE: KNF · Real-Time Price · USD
90.43
+1.70 (1.92%)
May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap5.13B -3.2%
Revenue (ttm)3.20B +9.6%
Net Income146.61M -18.8%
EPS2.57 -19.3%
Shares Out 56.75M
PE Ratio35.22
Forward PE27.62
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume301,392
Open89.58
Previous Close88.73
Day's Range86.43 - 91.45
52-Week Range58.72 - 103.18
Beta0.67
AnalystsBuy
Price Target97.88 (+8.24%)
Earnings DateMay 5, 2026

About KNF

Knife River Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides aggregates-based construction materials and contracting services in the United States. The company operates through West, Mountain, Central, and Energy Services segments. It mines, processes, and sells construction aggregates, including crushed stone and sand, and gravel; and produces and sells asphalt and ready-mix concrete. The company also provides contracting services, such as heavy-civil construction, asphalt and concrete paving, and site development and grading. In addition... [Read more]

Sector Materials
Founded 1917
Employees 5,298
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol KNF
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Knife River's revenue was $3.15 billion, an increase of 8.52% compared to the previous year's $2.90 billion. Earnings were $157.07 million, a decrease of -22.12%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 8 analysts, the average rating for KNF stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $97.88, which is an increase of 8.24% from the latest price.

Price Target
$97.88
(8.24% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Knife River price target raised to $95 from $90 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Knife River (KNF) to $95 from $90 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

3 days ago - TheFly

Knife River Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Revenue and adjusted EBITDA rose 16% year-over-year, with margin expansion and strong volume growth across all product lines. Record backlog, three acquisitions, and robust market conditions support confidence in achieving the upper half of 2026 guidance.

4 days ago - Transcripts

Knife River reports Q1 EPS ($1.40), consensus ($1.35)

Reports Q1 revenue $410.1M, consensus $387.04M. “We had a good start to 2026, improving year-over-year revenue by 16%, adjusted EBITDA by 16% and adjusted EBITDA margin by 290 basis points,”

5 days ago - TheFly

Knife River sees FY26 revenue $3.3B-$3.5B, consensus $3.39B

Sees FY26 adjusted EBITDA $520M-$560M

5 days ago - TheFly

Knife River Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

BISMARCK, N.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Knife River Corporation (NYSE: KNF), an aggregates-based, vertically integrated construction materials and contracting services company, today announced financial resu...

5 days ago - Business Wire

Knife River Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call

BISMARCK, N.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Knife River Corporation (NYSE: KNF), an aggregates-based, vertically integrated construction materials and contracting services company, will host its first quarter 20...

19 days ago - Business Wire

Knife River price target lowered to $80 from $81 at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo lowered the firm’s price target on Knife River (KNF) to $80 from $81 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the building

25 days ago - TheFly

Knife River acquires assets of Donaldson Brothers Ready Mix, no terms disclosed

Knife River (KNF) announced that it has acquired the assets of Donaldson Brothers Ready Mix, an aggregates-based ready-mix supplier in western Montana. This is Knife River’s third acquisition in its

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Knife River Acquires Aggregates and Ready-Mix Business in Montana

BISMARCK, N.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Knife River Corporation (NYSE: KNF) announced today that it has acquired the assets of Donaldson Brothers Ready Mix Inc., an aggregates-based ready-mix supplier in wes...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Knife River price target raised to $90 from $83 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan analyst Adrian Huerta raised the firm’s price target on Knife River (KNF) to $90 from $83 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm upped estimates post

2 months ago - TheFly

Knife River acquires Morgan Asphalt, terms undisclosed

Knife River (KNF) announced that it has acquired Morgan Asphalt, an aggregates-based asphalt paving company in the Salt Lake City, Utah, area. Morgan serves public and private-sector customers across ...

2 months ago - TheFly

Knife River Expands into Utah with Acquisition of Morgan Asphalt in Salt Lake City

BISMARCK, N.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Knife River Corporation (NYSE: KNF) announced today that it has acquired Morgan Asphalt Inc., an aggregates-based asphalt paving company in the Salt Lake City, Utah, a...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Knife River price target raised to $109 from $106 at RBC Capital

RBC Capital raised the firm’s price target on Knife River (KNF) to $109 from $106 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares after its Q4 earnings beat. The company’s

2 months ago - TheFly

Knife River price target raised to $105 from $95 at DA Davidson

DA Davidson raised the firm’s price target on Knife River (KNF) to $105 from $95 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after its Q4 earnings beat. Some of

2 months ago - TheFly

Knife River price target raised to $105 from $86 at Stephens

Stephens analyst Trey Grooms raised the firm’s price target on Knife River (KNF) to $105 from $86 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares after Q4 results that “beat

2 months ago - TheFly

Knife River downgraded to Underweight from Equal Weight at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo downgraded Knife River (KNF) to Underweight from Equal Weight with a price target of $81, up from $75. The stock’s valuation “looks rich” relative to the company’s new

2 months ago - TheFly

Knife River downgraded to Underweight from Equal Weight at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo downgraded Knife River (KNF) to Underweight from Equal Weight with an $81 price target

2 months ago - TheFly

Knife River Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Record profitability and margin expansion in 2025 were driven by acquisitions, dynamic pricing, and operational initiatives. Entering 2026 with a record $1B backlog, strong liquidity, and robust growth guidance, the company expects continued volume and margin gains across all segments.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Knife River reports Q4 EPS 56c, consensus 44c

Reports Q4 revenue $755.1M, consensus $726.6M. “Knife River (KNF) delivered strong second-half results in 2025, including a record Q4 that saw a 15% increase in revenue, 47% improvement in adjusted

2 months ago - TheFly

Knife River sees 2026 revenue $3.3B-$3.5B, consensus $3.31B

Sees 2026 adjusted EBITDA $520M-$560M.

2 months ago - TheFly

Knife River Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results

BISMARCK, N.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Knife River Corporation (NYSE: KNF), an aggregates-based, vertically integrated construction materials and contracting services company, today announced financial resu...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Knife River price target lowered to $75 from $81 at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo analyst Timna Tanners lowered the firm’s price target on Knife River (KNF) to $75 from $81 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm remains

3 months ago - TheFly

Knife River Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results Conference Call

BISMARCK, N.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Knife River Corporation (NYSE: KNF), an aggregates-led, vertically integrated construction materials and contracting services company, will host its fourth quarter and...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Knife River initiated with a Buy at B. Riley

B. Riley initiated coverage of Knife River (KNF) with a Buy rating and $92 price target Knife River is a vertically integrated construction materials company operating across 14 states, the

4 months ago - TheFly

Knife River initiated with a Buy at B. Riley

B. Riley initiated coverage of Knife River (KNF) with a Buy rating and $92 price target

4 months ago - TheFly