Knife River Corp (KNF) Shares Fall 3.8% -- What GF Score of 72 Tells Investors
On August 24, 2026, Knife River Corp (KNF) shares fell 3.8%, closing at $63.66. The stock has experienced significant volatility, with a 52-week range of $58.72
KNF - Knife River Corporation
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$85.25
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HIGH:
$103.00
LOW:
$73.00
MEDIAN:
$82.50
CONSENSUS:
$85.25
UPSIDE:
32.71%
Stock News
Knife River Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Knife River (NYSE: KNF) reported second-quarter revenue growth of 13% year over year as it converted a record backlog into higher sales, while adjusted EBITDA was flat on a reported basis amid higher diesel costs, weather-related project delays and lower-margin contracting work. President and Chief Executive Officer Brian Gray said adjusted EBITDA increased 7% from the
Knife River: Low ROIC And Low Margins
Knife River Corporation remains rated Hold due to low ROIC, negative ROIC-WACC spread, and limited multiple expansion potential. Q2 results showed strong 13% revenue growth but margin compression from cost inflation and higher fuel prices, partially offset by 8% price increases. KNF's aggregates segment benefits from local monopolies, but overall industry capital returns remain structurally low versus peers like VMC and MLM.
Knife River Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Knife River NYSE: KNF reported second-quarter revenue growth of 13% year over year as it converted a record backlog into higher sales, while adjusted EBITDA was flat on a reported basis amid higher diesel costs, weather-related project delays and lower-margin contracting work.
Knife River Corporation (KNF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Knife River Corporation (KNF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Knife River (KNF) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
The headline numbers for Knife River (KNF) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Knife River (KNF) Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates
Knife River (KNF) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.77 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.11 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.89 per share a year ago.
Knife River Corporation Reports Second 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 results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. PERFORMANCE SUMMARY Three Months Ended June 30, (In millions, except per share) 2026 2025 % Change Revenue $ 938.6 $ 833.8 13 % Net income $ 43.9 $ 50.6 (13 )% Net income margin 4.7 % 6.1 % Adjusted EBITDA $.
Knife River (KNF) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Knife River (KNF) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Has $119.58 Million Position in Knife River Corporation $KNF
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its holdings in Knife River Corporation (NYSE: KNF) by 5.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 1,464,690 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 73,028 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned
Knife River Corporation Announces Timing of Second 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 second quarter 2026 earnings conference call at 11 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. Financial results for the quarter will be released that morning before the NYSE market opens. A live webcast of the call, along with presentation slides, will be available in the Investors section of the Knife River website at in.
Knife River Corporation's Underperformance Represents A Buying Opportunity
Knife River Corporation remains a compelling 'buy' as robust revenue growth and expanding backlog outpace recent share price weakness. KNF's vertically integrated model, regional reach, and strategic acquisitions drive volume growth across aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and asphalt. Public infrastructure funding and record DOT budgets underpin strong forward demand, with management guiding 2026 revenue of $3.3–$3.5 billion and EBITDA of $520–$560 million.
Knife River Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Knife River NYSE: KNF reported a stronger first quarter as higher activity across its markets lifted volumes, revenue and adjusted EBITDA, while management reaffirmed full-year guidance and said results are currently tracking toward the upper half of its outlook ranges.
Knife River Corporation (KNF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Knife River Corporation (KNF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Compared to Estimates, Knife River (KNF) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
The headline numbers for Knife River (KNF) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Knife River (KNF) Reports Q1 Loss, Beats Revenue Estimates
Knife River (KNF) came out with a quarterly loss of $1.4 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.42. This compares to a loss of $1.21 per share a year ago.
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 results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. PERFORMANCE SUMMARY Three Months Ended March 31, (In millions, except per share) 2026 2025 % Change Revenue $ 410.1 $ 353.5 16 % Net loss $ (79.2 ) $ (68.7 ) (15 )% Net loss margin (19.3 )% (19.4 )% Adjusted EBITDA $ (3.
Owens Corning (OC) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?
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Will Knife River (KNF) Report Negative Earnings Next Week? What You Should Know
Knife River (KNF) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Price Targets
Knife River initiated with a Buy at DA Davidson
$85.00
(was $63.66)
Garik Shmois
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D.A. Davidson
Knife River price target lowered to $103 from $107 at RBC Capital
$103.00
(was $69.51)
RBC Capital
Knife River price target lowered to $80 from $105 at Stephens
$80.00
(was $69.51)
Stephens
Knife River upgraded to Equal Weight from Underweight at Wells Fargo
$73.00
(was $69.51)
Timna Tanners
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Wells Fargo
Knife River price target lowered to $107 from $109 at RBC Capital
$107.00
(was $85.99)
Anthony Codling
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RBC Capital
Knife River price target lowered to $80 from $81 at Wells Fargo
$80.00
(was $88.64)
Wells Fargo
Knife River price target raised to $109 from $106 at RBC Capital
$109.00
(was $92.12)
RBC Capital
Knife River price target raised to $105 from $95 at DA Davidson
$105.00
(was $92.01)
D.A. Davidson
Knife River price target raised to $105 from $86 at Stephens
$105.00
(was $93.97)
Trey Grooms
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Stephens
Knife River downgraded to Equal Weight on valuation at Wells Fargo
$81.00
(was $79.40)
Timna Tanners
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Wells Fargo
Knife River upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Wells Fargo
$75.00
(was $61.11)
Timna Tanners
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Wells Fargo
Knife River price target lowered to $95 from $105 at DA Davidson
$95.00
(was $74.26)
D.A. Davidson
Knife River price target lowered to $100 from $120 at Oppenheimer
$100.00
(was $76.87)
Oppenheimer
Knife River initiated with an Outperform at RBC Capital
$129.00
(was $82.54)
Anthony Codling
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RBC Capital
Knife River Corp. (KNF) PT Lowered to $100 at Loop Capital
$100.00
(was $91.66)
Garik Shmois
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Loop Capital Markets
Knife River Corp. (KNF) PT Raised to $110 at Oppenheimer
$110.00
(was $93.44)
Ian Zaffino
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Oppenheimer
Knife River Corp. (KNF) PT Raised to $105 at Loop Capital
$105.00
(was $89.11)
Garik Shmois
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Loop Capital Markets
Knife River Corp. (KNF) PT Raised to $99 at BofA Securities
$99.00
(was $72.62)
Sherif El-Sabbahy
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Bank of America Securities
Knife River price target raised to $89 from $81 at Loop Capital
$89.00
(was $79.34)
Garik Shmois
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Loop Capital Markets
Knife River Corp. (KNF) PT Raised to $85 at Oppenheimer, 'KNF is well ahead on its margin expansion efforts'
$85.00
(was $78.97)
Ian Zaffino
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Oppenheimer