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KNIFE RIVER CORP

KNFNYSE
πŸ† #1687 by market capEarnings Nov 3US Equity
$52.68β–Ό $0.68 (βˆ’1.29%)
πŸŒ™ After hours$52.68β–² 0.00%Regular close Β· extended-hours price shown
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24hβ–Ό 1.3%
7dβ–Ό 5.6%
14dβ–Ό 6.9%
30dβ–Ό 18.1%
ytdβ–Ό 25.1%
1yβ–Ό 28.8%
🏦Market Cap
$2.99B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+8.5%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
17.9%
Thin
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
1.3%
Thin
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
0.9x
Cheap
Otter Score
72
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$52.19 – $53.36
52-Week Range
$50.67 – $96.28
Volume
$1.59B
Avg Volume
$1.10B
Shares Outstanding
56.8M
Next Earnings
Dec 10, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$3.15B
Last Q Revenue
$939M
P/E Ratio
21.7
P/S Ratio
0.9x
EPS (TTM)
$2.47
Dividend Yield
0.00%
Dilution (1yr)
+0.0%

Why Investors Own KNF

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +48.1% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 41% gross margin and 26% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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KNIFE RIVER CORP

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$3.1Bβ–² +8.5% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
18.4%β–Ό βˆ’6.6% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$286Mβ–Ό βˆ’9.6% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
βˆ’$70Mβ–Ό βˆ’146.4% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
56.9Mβ–² +0.0% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$1.1Bβ–Ό βˆ’$649M YoY
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About KNIFE RIVER CORP

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.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
πŸ’ŽQualityβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸš€Growthβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
βš–οΈValuationβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
⚑Momentumβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸ’§Dilutionβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Overall Score
Fair
72/100

Analyst Price Target

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Average Target
$59.77
β–² +13.5% Upside
High Target$72.18
Low Target$52.75
Based on 36 analysts

Latest News & Updates

Seeking AlphaΒ·1d ago

Knife River: Margin Recovery And Activist Pressure Set Up A Discounted Entry Point

Knife River Corporation (KNF) is rated Buy with a price target of $89/share, reflecting anticipated margin recovery and operational improvements. KNF faces near-term headwinds from low-margin backlog, adverse weather, an

The Motley FoolΒ·5d ago

Why Shares of Knife River Were Moving Higher Today

Activist investor Starboard Value sent a letter to Knife River calling for change. It said returns at the construction company have been unacceptable.

Business WireΒ·5d ago

Knife River Reiterates Focus on Disciplined Execution and Shareholder Value Creation

BISMARCK, N.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Knife River Corporation (NYSE: KNF) (β€œKnife River” or the β€œCompany”) issued the following statement in response to the letter it received today from Starboard Value LP and certain of its

Business WireΒ·5d ago

Starboard Delivers Letter to Knife River

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starboard Value LP (together with its affiliates, β€œStarboard”), a stockholder of Knife River Corporation (β€œKnife River” or the β€œCompany”) (NYSE: KNF), today announced that it has delivered a le

Defense WorldΒ·14d ago

California State Teachers Retirement System Raises Stake in Knife River Corporation $KNF

California State Teachers Retirement System raised its stake in Knife River Corporation (NYSE: KNF) by 8,210.9% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange

GuruFocusΒ·20d ago

A Look at Knife River Corp (KNF) After 5.6% Decline -- GF Value $89.18 vs Price $57.97

On September 09, 2026, Knife River Corp (KNF) shares fell 5.6%, closing the day at $57.97. The stock has fluctuated significantly over the past year, with a 52-