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Knife River (KNF) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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KNF Stock Forecast

Knife River (KNF) stock forecast, based on 7 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $100.00, with a high of $109.00 and a low of $81.00. This represents a 24.95% increase from the last price of $80.03.

$65 $74 $83 $92 $101 $110 High: $109 Avg: $100 Low: $81 Last Closed Price: $80.03

KNF Stock Rating

Knife River stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 7 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 5 Buy (71.43%), 1 Hold (14.29%), 1 Sell (14.29%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 7 0 1 1 5 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

KNF Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockKnife River24.95%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks 3.29%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts348
Avg Price Target$106.33$100.00$99.88
Last Closing Price$80.03$80.03$80.03
Upside/Downside32.86%24.95%24.80%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 261721-11
Feb, 26173--11
Jan, 26172--10
Dec, 25171--9
Nov, 25172--10
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Feb 18, 2026RBC Capital$109.00$92.1218.32%36.20%
Feb 18, 2026D.A. Davidson$105.00$92.0114.12%31.20%
Feb 18, 2026Trey GroomsStephens$105.00$93.9711.74%31.20%
Jan 13, 2026Timna TannersWells Fargo$81.00$79.402.02%1.21%
Nov 04, 2025Timna TannersWells Fargo$75.00$61.1122.73%-6.29%
Oct 01, 2025D.A. Davidson$95.00$74.2627.93%18.71%
Oct 01, 2025Oppenheimer$100.00$76.8730.09%24.95%
Jun 16, 2025Anthony CodlingRBC Capital$129.00$82.5456.29%61.19%
Nov 05, 2024Garik ShmoisLoop Capital Markets$100.00$91.669.10%24.95%
Oct 21, 2024Ian ZaffinoOppenheimer$110.00$93.4417.72%37.45%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 18, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 18, 2026StephensOverweightOverweighthold
Feb 18, 2026Wells FargoOverweightUnderweightdowngrade
Jan 15, 2026B. RileyBuyinitialise
Nov 04, 2025Wells FargoCautiousOverweightupgrade
Nov 04, 2025UBSOverweightupgrade
Oct 07, 2025Wells FargoOverweightCautiousinitialise
Jun 16, 2025RBC CapitalOutperforminitialise
May 13, 2025Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 21, 2024OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$3.23$3.56$2.77--
Avg Forecast$3.07$3.48$4.09$4.82$4.79
High Forecast$3.15$3.56$4.20$4.84$4.83
Low Forecast$2.98$3.39$3.92$4.80$4.71
Surprise %5.21%2.30%-32.27%--

Revenue Forecast

$3B $3B $3B $3B $3B $3B Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$2.83B$2.90B$3.15B--
Avg Forecast$2.75B$2.89B$3.06B$3.27B$3.35B
High Forecast$2.77B$2.91B$3.09B$3.28B$3.38B
Low Forecast$2.72B$2.86B$3.03B$3.27B$3.31B
Surprise %2.92%0.19%2.69%--

Net Income Forecast

$150M $180M $210M $240M $270M $300M Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$182.87M$201.68M$157.10M--
Avg Forecast$173.80M$199.11M$232.65M$272.95M$271.44M
High Forecast$178.62M$201.89M$238.15M$274.08M$273.99M
Low Forecast$168.98M$192.28M$221.98M$271.82M$267.06M
Surprise %5.22%1.29%-32.47%--

KNF Forecast FAQ

Is Knife River stock a buy?

Knife River stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 7 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 5 Buy, 1 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Knife River is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Knife River's price target?

Knife River's price target, set by 7 Wall Street analysts, averages $100 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $81 at the low end to $109 at the high end, suggesting a potential 24.95% change from the previous closing price of $80.03.

How does Knife River stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Knife River's stock forecast shows a 24.95% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (3.29%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Knife River over the past three months?

  • March 2026: 9.09% Strong Buy, 63.64% Buy, 18.18% Hold, 9.09% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 9.09% Strong Buy, 63.64% Buy, 27.27% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 10.00% Strong Buy, 70.00% Buy, 20.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Knife River’s EPS forecast?

Knife River's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $4.82, marking a 74.01% increase from the reported $2.77 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are.

What is Knife River’s revenue forecast?

Knife River's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $3.27B, reflecting a 4.04% increase from the reported $3.15B in 2025. The forecast for.

What is Knife River’s net income forecast?

Knife River's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $272.95M, representing an 73.74% increase from the reported $157.1M in 2025. Projections indicate .