Knife River Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

KNF Stock   93.22  0.49  0.53%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Knife River is Strong Buy, with 6 strong buy opinions. The current projected Knife River target price consensus is 121.50 with 7 analyst opinions. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Knife River to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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The most common way Knife River analysts use to provide recommendation to the public is financial statements analysis. Many experts also interview Knife River executives and customers to further validate their buy or sell advice. Note, the total number of analysts currently providing their opinion is not significant to determine adequate consensus on Knife River. We strongly encourage you to use your own analysis of Knife River to validate this buy or sell advice. Knife River buy-or-sell recommendation module provides average expert sentiment on the projected Knife River target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on projected price volatility of 2.4993.
Lowest Forecast
110.57
Highest Forecast
134.87
Target Price
121.5
The current Gross Profit is estimated to decrease to about 478.2 M. The current Pretax Profit Margin is estimated to decrease to 0.06. At this time, Knife River's Net Debt is most likely to decrease significantly in the upcoming years. The Knife River's current Non Current Assets Total is estimated to increase to about 1.9 B, while Short and Long Term Debt Total is projected to decrease to roughly 622.6 M.
  
It's important to approach Knife River's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Knife River Target Price Consensus

Knife target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Knife River's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   7  Strong Buy
Most Knife analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Knife stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Knife River, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Knife River Target Price Projection

Knife River's current and average target prices are 93.22 and 121.50, respectively. The current price of Knife River is the price at which Knife River is currently trading. On the other hand, Knife River's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Knife River Market Quote on 25th of February 2025

Low Price91.22Odds
High Price94.22Odds

93.22

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Knife River Target Price

Low Estimate110.57Odds
High Estimate134.87Odds

121.5

Historical Lowest Forecast  110.57 Target Price  121.5 Highest Forecast  134.87
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Knife River and the information provided on this page.

Knife River Analyst Ratings

Knife River's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Knife River stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Knife River's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Knife River's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Knife River price targets

Knife River's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Knife River's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Knife River's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Knife River's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Knife River Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Knife River is a key component of Knife River valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Knife River.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
89.2791.7994.31
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
82.7298.43100.95
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Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
87.3689.8892.40
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
-0.86-0.86-0.86
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Check out Macroaxis Advice on Knife River to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
For more detail on how to invest in Knife Stock please use our How to Invest in Knife River guide.
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