Knife River (KNF) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
KNF Stock Forecast
Knife River (KNF) stock forecast, based on 7 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $82.50, with a high of $103.00 and a low of $62.00. This represents a 34.30% increase from the last price of $61.43.
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
KNF Price Target Upside V Benchmarks
| Type | Name | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | Knife River | 34.30% |
| Sector | Basic Materials Stocks | 10.81% |
Price Target Trends
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| Avg Price Target | $73.50 | $85.00 | $90.00 |
| Last Closing Price | $61.43 | $61.43 | $61.43 |
| Upside/Downside | 19.65% | 38.37% | 46.51% |
Ratings Trends
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep, 26 | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | - | 9 |
| Aug, 26 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | - | 9 |
| Jul, 26 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | - | 9 |
| Jun, 26 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | - | 9 |
| May, 26 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | - | 10 |
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09, 2026 | Wells Fargo | $62.00 | $61.43 | 0.93% | 0.93% | |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Garik Shmois | D.A. Davidson | $85.00 | $63.66 | 33.52% | 38.37% |
| Aug 05, 2026 | RBC Capital | $103.00 | $69.51 | 48.18% | 67.67% | |
| Aug 05, 2026 | Stephens | $80.00 | $69.51 | 15.09% | 30.23% | |
| Aug 05, 2026 | Timna Tanners | Wells Fargo | $73.00 | $69.51 | 5.02% | 18.83% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Anthony Codling | RBC Capital | $107.00 | $85.99 | 24.43% | 74.18% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Wells Fargo | $80.00 | $88.64 | -9.75% | 30.23% | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | RBC Capital | $109.00 | $92.12 | 18.32% | 77.44% | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | D.A. Davidson | $105.00 | $92.01 | 14.12% | 70.93% | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Trey Grooms | Stephens | $105.00 | $93.97 | 11.74% | 70.93% |
Analyst Rating Forecasts
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09, 2026 | Citigroup | Cautious | downgrade | |
| Jul 08, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Underweight | Underweight | hold |
| Jun 30, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | hold |
| Feb 18, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | hold |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Stephens | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | Underweight | downgrade |
| Jan 15, 2026 | B. Riley | Buy | initialise | |
| Nov 04, 2025 | Wells Fargo | Cautious | Overweight | upgrade |
| Nov 04, 2025 | UBS | Overweight | upgrade | |
| Oct 07, 2025 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | Cautious | initialise |
Financial Forecast
EPS Forecast
Annual
| Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 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
Annual
| Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 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
Annual
| Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 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% | - | - |