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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 5 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $108.00, with a high of $129.00 and a low of $95.00. This represents a 73.16% increase from the last price of $62.37.

$60 $74 $88 $102 $116 $130 High: $129 Avg: $108 Low: $95 Last Closed Price: $62.37

KNF Stock Rating

Knife River stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 5 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 5 Buy (100.00%), 0 Hold (0.00%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 5 0 5 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

KNF Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockKnife River73.16%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks 17.08%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts224
Avg Price Target$97.50$97.50$106.00
Last Closing Price$62.37$62.37$62.37
Upside/Downside56.33%56.33%69.95%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 25171--9
Sep, 25171--9
Aug, 25171--9
Jul, 25172--10
Jun, 25-62--8
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 01, 2025D.A. Davidson$95.00$74.2627.93%52.32%
Oct 01, 2025Oppenheimer$100.00$76.8730.09%60.33%
Jun 16, 2025Anthony CodlingRBC Capital$129.00$82.5456.29%106.83%
Nov 05, 2024Garik ShmoisLoop Capital Markets$100.00$91.669.10%60.33%
Oct 21, 2024Ian ZaffinoOppenheimer$110.00$93.4417.72%76.37%
Oct 01, 2024Garik ShmoisLoop Capital Markets$105.00$89.1117.83%68.35%
Aug 09, 2024Sherif El-SabbahyBank of America Securities$99.00$72.6236.33%58.73%
Apr 10, 2024Garik ShmoisLoop Capital Markets$89.00$79.3412.18%42.70%
Mar 22, 2024Ian ZaffinoOppenheimer$85.00$78.977.64%36.28%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 07, 2025Wells FargoOverweightCautiousinitialise
Jun 16, 2025RBC CapitalOutperforminitialise
May 13, 2025Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 21, 2024OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 01, 2024Loop Capital MarketsBuyBuyhold
Aug 09, 2024Bank of America SecuritiesBuyBuyhold
Jun 17, 2024StephensOverweightinitialise

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---
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%---

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---
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%---

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$201.70M---
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%1.30%---

KNF Forecast FAQ

Is Knife River stock a buy?

Knife River stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 5 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 5 Buy, 0 Hold, 0 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 5 Wall Street analysts, averages $108 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $95 at the low end to $129 at the high end, suggesting a potential 73.16% change from the previous closing price of $62.37.

How does Knife River stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Knife River's stock forecast shows a 73.16% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (17.08%).

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

  • October 2025: 11.11% Strong Buy, 77.78% Buy, 11.11% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 11.11% Strong Buy, 77.78% Buy, 11.11% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 11.11% Strong Buy, 77.78% Buy, 11.11% 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 2025 is $4.09, marking a 14.89% increase from the reported $3.56 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $4.82 in 2026, and $4.79 in 2027.

What is Knife River’s revenue forecast?

Knife River's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $3.06B, reflecting a 5.68% increase from the reported $2.9B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $3.27B, and $3.35B for 2027.

What is Knife River’s net income forecast?

Knife River's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $232.65M, representing an 15.34% increase from the reported $201.7M in 2024. Projections indicate $272.95M in 2026, and $271.44M in 2027.