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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 8 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $71.40, with a high of $85.00 and a low of $54.00. This represents a 32.59% increase from the last price of $53.85.

$50 $59 $68 $77 $86 $95 High: $85 Avg: $71.4 Low: $54 Last Closed Price: $53.85

KNF Stock Rating

Knife River stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 8 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 5 Buy (62.50%), 2 Hold (25.00%), 1 Sell (12.50%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 8 0 1 2 5 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

KNF Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockKnife River32.59%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks 23.00%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts3815
Avg Price Target$64.00$74.38$83.80
Last Closing Price$53.85$53.85$53.85
Upside/Downside18.85%38.12%55.62%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 26142-18
Sep, 26153--9
Aug, 261521-9
Jul, 261521-9
Jun, 261521-9
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 09, 2026Anthony CodlingRBC Capital$58.00$52.2710.96%7.71%
Oct 05, 2026Wells Fargo$54.00$50.337.29%0.28%
Sep 24, 2026Oppenheimer$80.00$51.4355.55%48.56%
Sep 09, 2026Wells Fargo$62.00$61.430.93%15.13%
Aug 24, 2026Garik ShmoisD.A. Davidson$85.00$63.6633.52%57.85%
Aug 05, 2026RBC Capital$103.00$69.5148.18%91.27%
Aug 05, 2026Stephens$80.00$69.5115.09%48.56%
Aug 05, 2026Timna TannersWells Fargo$73.00$69.515.02%35.56%
Jun 30, 2026Anthony CodlingRBC Capital$107.00$85.9924.43%98.70%
Apr 15, 2026Wells Fargo$80.00$88.64-9.75%48.56%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 09, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformSector Performdowngrade
Sep 25, 2026B. RileyBuyBuyhold
Sep 09, 2026CitigroupCautiousdowngrade
Jul 08, 2026Wells FargoUnderweightUnderweighthold
Jun 30, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 18, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 18, 2026StephensOverweightOverweighthold
Feb 18, 2026Wells FargoOverweightUnderweightdowngrade
Jan 15, 2026B. RileyBuyinitialise
Nov 04, 2025Wells FargoCautiousOverweightupgrade

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 8 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 5 Buy, 2 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 8 Wall Street analysts, averages $71.4 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $54 at the low end to $85 at the high end, suggesting a potential 32.59% change from the previous closing price of $53.85.

How does Knife River stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Knife River's stock forecast shows a 32.59% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (23.00%).

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

  • October 2026: 12.50% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 25.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 12.50% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 11.11% Strong Buy, 55.56% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 11.11% Strong Buy, 55.56% Buy, 22.22% Hold, 11.11% 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 .