Companies /Basic Materials

Knife River Corp

NYSE: KNF Building Materials
$57.15
▼ $0.45 (−0.78%) today
Markets open · 3:53pm ET
24/7 Rating HOLD
Our 12-month price target
$56.49
−1.9% downside by Oct 2027
Price when calculated $57.56 Oct 29, 2026
Street consensus $74.11 8 analysts
Ours vs. the Street −23.8% Our target vs. consensus

Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. Recalculated at least weekly and after every earnings report.

How we calculate it →
12-Month Projection Historical Optimistic Target Conservative
$50$60$70$80Oct 2025Oct 2027Oct 29$87.38$56.49$52.11
$50$60$70$80Oct 2025Oct 2027Oct 29$87.38$56.49$52.11

Analyst Sentiment

8ANALYSTS
Buy563%
Hold225%
Sell113%
The Bottom Line

Knife River is fairly valued at current levels. With our price target of $56.49 suggesting limited downside, the stock appears to be trading near fair value. Consider your portfolio allocation and investment timeline before making a decision.

The 24/7 Factor

Base Growth
Conservative growth baseline (reduced to avoid double-counting P/E growth)
1.05×
Sector Momentum
Commodity-linked, cyclical
1.02×
Analyst Consensus
Moderate analyst optimism
+3.0%
Earnings Growth
Earnings pressure
−1.4%
Volatility Adjustment
Lower volatility stock
+0.8%
Read our full methodology →

5-Year Projection

Long-Term Forecast Optimistic Target Conservative
$60$90$120$150’26’27’28’29’30’31$151.10$62.98$55.08
$60$90$120$150’26’27’28’29’30’31$151.10$62.98$55.08

Prediction History

KNF Price Target History Our Target Stock Price
$60$80Aug 7Oct 23$54.36$53.14
$60$80Aug 7Oct 23$54.36$53.14
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$54.36 $53.14 HOLD +2.3%
$52.89 $50.51 HOLD +4.7%
$56.65 $49.84 BUY +13.7%
$56.52 $50.33 BUY +12.3%
$58.90 $54.60 BUY +7.9%
$64.59 $54.44 BUY +18.7%
$67.34 $57.63 BUY +16.8%
$70.12 $61.83 BUY +13.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the KNF stock price prediction for 2030?

Looking ahead to 2030, our model projects KNF could trade at an average price of $61.86, with a potential range between $46.39 and $77.32. This represents a potential 7.5% return from today’s price. Long-term forecasts depend heavily on company execution, competitive dynamics, and broader market conditions.

Is KNF a buy, sell, or hold right now?

24/7 Wall St. currently rates KNF as a HOLD. Near fair value (-1.8%) Among Wall Street analysts, 5 rate it Buy, 2 rate it Hold, and 1 rate it Sell.

What is the KNF stock price target in an optimistic scenario?

In our optimistic scenario for KNF, the stock could reach $87.38 over the next 12 months, representing a 51.8% gain from today’s price. This scenario assumes favorable conditions materialize, including strong earnings growth, positive market sentiment, and successful execution of company initiatives.

What is the downside risk for KNF stock?

Our conservative scenario for KNF projects a price of $52.11 over the next 12 months (-9.5% from current levels), suggesting relatively limited downside if headwinds materialize. No forecast is a guarantee. Position sizing and time horizon still matter.

Projections are estimates based on current data, updated daily. Not investment advice. Learn how we calculate these projections →