Knife River Corporation Receives 'Moderate Buy' Rating from Analysts

Stock price target set at $97.43 on average by research firms covering the construction materials company.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 9:18am

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Knife River Corporation (NYSE:KNF), a leading integrated construction materials and contracting company in the western United States, has received an average 'Moderate Buy' rating from ten research firms covering the stock. One analyst has a 'sell' rating, three have a 'hold' rating, and six have assigned a 'buy' rating, with an average 12-month price target of $97.43.

Why it matters

Knife River's stock performance and analyst ratings provide insight into the company's financial health and growth prospects within the construction materials industry. As a major player in the western U.S. market, the company's outlook can signal broader trends in infrastructure, commercial, and residential development in the region.

The details

The research analysts' ratings and price targets for Knife River Corporation reflect their assessments of the company's financial performance, competitive positioning, and growth potential. The 'Moderate Buy' consensus rating indicates that most analysts believe the stock is poised for moderate gains over the next year, though there are differing views on the company's near-term outlook.

  • Knife River reported its latest quarterly earnings on February 17, 2026.

The players

Knife River Corporation

A leading integrated construction materials and contracting company headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota, specializing in aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, and other heavy construction materials as well as contracting services.

Stephens

An equities research firm that increased its target price for Knife River from $86 to $105 and maintained an 'overweight' rating on the stock.

Zacks Research

An equities research firm that raised its rating on Knife River from 'strong sell' to 'hold'.

B. Riley Financial

An equities research firm that initiated coverage on Knife River with a 'buy' rating and a $92 price target.

Wells Fargo & Company

An equities research firm that downgraded Knife River from 'equal weight' to 'underweight' while increasing its price target from $75 to $81.

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