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Knife River

(NYSE) KNF

Current Price$78.66
Market Cap$4.64BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2023)+107%
5 YearN/A
1 Year+3%
1 Month-2%
Knife River last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 81.712026-07-17
Knife River stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.76%USD 81.092026-07-10
1 month-2.1%USD 83.462026-06-17
3 month-8.31%USD 89.122026-04-17
Year to date+16.15%USD 70.352025-12-31
1 year+2.95%USD 79.372025-07-17
3 year+84.36%USD 44.322023-07-18
Since inception+107.39%USD 39.402023-05-25

Knife River Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$4.64BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$3.20B

Net Income (TTM)

$146.55M

EPS (TTM)

$2.57

P/E Ratio

31.77

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

1.56 (High)

Price

$78.66

Volume

7,668

Open

$82.49

Previous Close

$81.71

Daily Range

$78.46 - $82.49

52-Week Range

$58.72 - $96.28

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 4, 2026

KNF News

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About Knife River

Knife River helps people build and fix roads and bridges. They mine sand and gravel for large construction projects. These materials connect communities and keep public travel safe.

Building From the Ground Up

  • Aggregates: Crushed stone, sand, and gravel used for building foundations and road bases.
  • Ready-mix Concrete: Wet concrete delivered to construction sites for bridges, pavements, and buildings.
  • Asphalt and Liquid Asphalt: Specialized paving materials used for road construction and highway maintenance.
  • Contracting Services: Heavy construction work including paving, site development, and bridge building.

Expanding the Footprint

  • Acquired Strata Corporation on March 7, 2025, to grow operations in North Dakota and Minnesota.
  • Purchased Morgan Asphalt in early 2026 to enter the construction market in Utah.
  • Finalized two acquisitions in Montana in early 2026 to expand aggregate and concrete services.
  • Opened a new ready-mix plant in Idaho during the second quarter of 2026.

The Supply Chain Advantage

Knife River uses its own raw materials for 35% of its internal production. This vertical integration, which involves owning both materials and services, is supported by 1.3 billion tons of aggregate reserves.

By the Numbers

  • Revenue was $410.1 million in Q1 2026, up 16% from $353.5 million in Q1 2025.
  • Net loss reached $79.2 million in Q1 2026, worsening 15.3% from the previous year.
  • Free cash flow hit -$135.9 million in Q1 2026, improving 32.1% from Q1 2025.
  • Operating cash flow reached -$58.6 million in Q1 2026, showing a 53.2% improvement from Q1 2025.

The Big Picture

Knife River has evolved into a major vertically integrated provider of essential infrastructure materials across 15 states. Its focus on public-sector projects helps provide business stability through different economic cycles.

AI Generated • May 22, 2026

Industry

Construction Materials

Sector

Materials

Employees

5,298

CEO

Brian R. Gray

Website

www.kniferiver.com

Headquarters

Bismarck, ND 58506-5568, US

KNF Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

18.29%

Operating Margin

8.88%

Net Income Margin

4.58%

Return on Equity

9.35%

Return on Capital

9.87%

Return on Assets

3.84%

Earnings Yield

3.15%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$4.64BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

56.75M

Volume

7.67K

Avg. Volume

548.56K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$585.91M

Operating Income

$284.25M

EBITDA

$493.41M

Operating Cash Flow

$345.18M

Capital Expenditure

-$350.44M

Free Cash Flow

-$5.27M

Cash & ST Invst.

$75.50M

Total Debt

$1.48B

Knife River Performance Analysis

Knife River annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2,534,729,00013.7%
20232023-12-31USD 2,830,350,00011.7%
20242024-12-31USD 2,899,005,0002.4%
20252025-12-31USD 3,146,012,0008.5%
Knife River sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30135.9%
Q32025-09-3044.4%
Q42025-12-31-37.3%
Q12026-03-31-45.7%
Knife River annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2.05-10.4%
20232023-12-31USD 3.2357.1%
20242024-12-31USD 3.559.9%
20252025-12-31USD 2.76-22.2%
Knife River sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30173.6%
Q32025-09-30183.1%
Q42025-12-31-77.8%
Q12026-03-31-350.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$410.13M

+16.0%

Gross Profit

-$2.77M

+71.1%

Gross Margin

-0.68%

N/A

Market Cap

$4.64BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$875.30K

N/A

Employees

5,298

N/A

Net Income

-$79.20M

-15.3%

EBITDA

-$34.75M

+11.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$75.50M

-12.3%

Total Debt

$1.48B

+21.7%

Accounts Receivable

$227.30M

-4.5%

Inventory

$480.50M

+2.9%

Long Term Debt

$1.46B

+22.0%

Short Term Debt

$27.30M

+8.4%

Return on Assets

3.84%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

8.20%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$135.90M

+32.1%

Operating Cash Flow

-$58.60M

+53.2%

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Questions About KNF

What is the current price of Knife River?

Knife River is trading at $78.66 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Knife River?

Over the past 52 weeks, Knife River has traded between $58.72 and $96.28.

How much debt does Knife River have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Knife River reported total debt of $1.48B.

How much cash does Knife River have on hand?

Knife River reported $75.46M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Knife River’s dividend yield?

Knife River does not currently have a dividend yield.

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