Knife River Corporation (KNF) Stock Forecast
KNF analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.88 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $75.12 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +48.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $2.59
- 52-week range
- $47.98 – $93.97
KNF analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
KNF price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
KNF earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.56 | $2.49 | $2.62 | $2.53 | +1.2% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.32 | $2.22 | $2.46 | $2.77 | −16.3% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.24 | $2.46 | $4.25 | $2.32 | +39.8% | 3 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
KNF revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.29B | $1.27B | $1.33B | +7.4% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.43B | $3.38B | $3.50B | +9.0% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.56B | $3.35B | $3.69B | +3.8% | 8 |
KNF EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
KNF revenue: reported and forecast
KNF EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.89 | $2.79 | $2.79 | $2.64 | $2.56 | −11.6% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.29 | $2.85 | $2.85 | $2.66 | $2.32 | −29.5% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.96 | $3.95 | $3.97 | $3.50 | $3.24 | −18.0% | 0 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
KNF earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; KNF beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from KNF
8 analysts cover Knife River; their consensus rating is buy (3.88 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $75.12, 48.8% above the latest close of $50.50. Analysts expect earnings of $2.32 per share for 2026, −16.3% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.24 per share on revenue of $3.6 billion. Knife River beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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KNF forecast FAQ
What is Knife River's price target?
The average analyst price target for Knife River is $75.12, 48.8% above the latest close of $50.50.
Is Knife River a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering Knife River, 4 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 3 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Knife River's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.32 per share for 2026 (range $2.22 to $2.46); for 2027 the estimate is $3.24.
What is Knife River's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $3.4 billion, growth of 9.0%; for 2027 it is $3.6 billion.
When does Knife River report earnings?
Knife River is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.59.
Does Knife River usually beat earnings estimates?
Knife River reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.