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Knife River Corporation is projected to rise to $88.63 by 2027, a +13% move from its current price of $78.30. KNF is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $76.16 | $78.34 | $80.57 | +0.05% |
| May 30 | $75.31 | $78.37 | $81.56 | +0.09% |
| May 31 | $74.68 | $78.41 | $82.33 | +0.14% |
| Jun 1 | $74.15 | $78.45 | $82.99 | +0.19% |
| Jun 2 | $73.69 | $78.48 | $83.58 | +0.23% |
| Jun 3 | $73.29 | $78.52 | $84.12 | +0.28% |
| Jun 4 | $72.92 | $78.55 | $84.63 | +0.32% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $72.92 | $78.55 | $84.63 | +0.32% |
| Week 2 | $70.93 | $78.81 | $87.56 | +0.65% |
| Week 3 | $69.50 | $79.06 | $89.95 | +0.98% |
| Week 4 | $68.34 | $79.32 | $92.06 | +1.30% |
| Week 5 | $67.37 | $79.58 | $94.00 | +1.63% |
| Week 6 | $66.52 | $79.84 | $95.81 | +1.96% |
| Week 7 | $65.77 | $80.09 | $97.54 | +2.29% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Knife River Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides aggregates-based construction materials and contracting services in the United States. The company operates through West, Mountain, Central, and Energy Services segments. It mines, processes, and sells construction aggregates, including crushed stone and sand, and gravel; and produces and sells asphalt and ready-mix concrete.
The company also provides contracting services, such as heavy-civil construction, asphalt and concrete paving, and site development and grading. In addition, it sells cement, merchandise, and other building materials and related services; and produces and supplies liquid asphalt for use in asphalt road construction. Knife River Corporation was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Knife River Corporation (KNF) operates in the Basic Materials sector with a current price of $78.30 and a market capitalization of $4.44B, ranking 1419 by size. The stock sits near the lower end of the market cap spectrum but continues to be tracked for its long-term material inputs in construction.
The price outlook shows an upward trajectory over the forecast horizon. The 2026 average price is $78.30, with growth into subsequent years: 2027 average $88.63, 2028 average $102.31, 2029 average $123.12, and 2030 average $142.00. The journey continues through 2031 ($141.21) and 2032 ($147.01), with 2033 ($160.40), 2034 ($170.33), and 2035 ($204.49) guiding a stronger mid-decade stance.
By 2040-2050, the average prices are projected to $269.24 and $523.17 respectively, with a maximum of $979.13 in 2050, translating to a potential ROIs of 243.9% in 2040 and 568.2% in 2050 amid a bullish sentiment.
A major floor 25.2% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 9.5% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 18.7% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 31.4% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key KNF support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of KNF market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $74.50 | Buy | $75.54 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $75.33 | Buy | $76.75 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $82.24 | Sell | $79.69 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $83.40 | Sell | $82.04 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $81.71 | Sell | $81.39 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $78.02 | Buy | $80.96 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 45.82 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 63.50 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -38.02 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -61.89 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.77 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -13.41 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.37 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 38.11 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.40 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -9.87 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 48.41 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -4.11 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -48.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 74.63 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 19.80 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 2.34 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is neutral. RSI(14) is 50, with the 50-day simple moving average at $83.40 and the 200-day simple moving average at $78.02. Immediate support sits at $70.83 and resistance at $92.98, framing a buffer zone around the current price.
Over the last 30 days, the price has traded within a range of $65.04 to $94.27, highlighting a broad near-term volatility. These indicators point to a balanced near-term outlook, with potential for movement toward the nearby resistance if buyers reassert strength.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $67.17 | $78.30 | $100.25 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $70.08 | $88.63 | $118.87 | +13% | Neutral | |
| $78.66 | $102.31 | $142.34 | +31% | Bullish | |
| $92.46 | $123.12 | $176.32 | +57% | Bullish | |
| $104.43 | $142.00 | $208.39 | +81% | Bullish | |
| $101.89 | $141.21 | $211.72 | +80% | Bullish | |
| $104.20 | $147.01 | $224.71 | +88% | Bullish | |
| $111.80 | $160.40 | $249.49 | +105% | Bullish | |
| $116.84 | $170.33 | $269.23 | +118% | Bullish | |
| $138.15 | $204.49 | $328.09 | +161% | Bullish | |
| $169.67 | $269.24 | $459.90 | +244% | Bullish | |
| $292.30 | $523.17 | $979.13 | +568% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $67.17 | $78.30 | $91.88 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $67.98 | $79.89 | $96.16 | +2.03% |
| July 2026 | $68.90 | $81.67 | $99.67 | +2.23% |
| August 2026 | $67.20 | $80.21 | $98.93 | -1.80% |
| September 2026 | $66.76 | $80.13 | $99.69 | -0.10% |
| October 2026 | $68.37 | $82.49 | $103.44 | +2.95% |
| November 2026 | $67.50 | $81.81 | $103.29 | -0.82% |
| December 2026 | $64.81 | $78.89 | $100.25 | -3.57% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month KNF forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
The KNF price prediction for 2026 points to an average of $78.30 (low $67.17, high $100.25) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $78.30. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
In 2027, KNF is projected to trade between $70.08 and $118.87, averaging $88.63 — a potential gain of +13% from today's $78.30. That is up +13% on the projected 2026 average. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Knife River Corporation's 2028 outlook centres on $102.31, within a $78.66 to $142.34 range. That is up +15% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +31% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2029, KNF could reach as high as $176.32, with a base case around $123.12 and support toward $92.46 — roughly +57% from $78.30. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect KNF to range from $104.43 to $208.39 through 2030. The $142.00 average target implies a +81% move from current prices. That is up +15% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The KNF price prediction for 2031 points to an average of $141.21 (low $101.89, high $211.72) — a potential gain of +80% on today's $78.30. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2032, KNF is projected to trade between $104.20 and $224.71, averaging $147.01 — a potential gain of +88% from today's $78.30. That is up +4% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Knife River Corporation's 2033 outlook centres on $160.40, within a $111.80 to $249.49 range. That is up +9% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +105% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2034, KNF could reach as high as $269.23, with a base case around $170.33 and support toward $116.84 — roughly +118% from $78.30. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect KNF to range from $138.15 to $328.09 through 2035. The $204.49 average target implies a +161% move from current prices. That is up +20% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The KNF price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $269.24 (low $169.67, high $459.90) — a potential gain of +244% on today's $78.30. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2050, KNF is projected to trade between $292.30 and $979.13, averaging $523.17 — a potential gain of +568% from today's $78.30. That is up +94% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in KNF today (≈ 12.771392 KNF) could be worth
$6,681.66
+$5,681.66 (+568%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected KNF price of $523.17 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in KNFwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in KNF on May 27, 2025 (≈ 10.074551 KNF) would be worth
$788.84
-$211.16 (-21.1%) today · 0.79× · US Dollar
Based on a KNF entry price of $99.26 vs. today's $78.3.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $73.52 | $1,065.02 | +6.5% |
| 1 month ago | $88.9 | $880.76 | -11.9% |
| 3 months ago | $89.38 | $876.03 | -12.4% |
| 6 months ago | $74.84 | $1,046.23 | +4.6% |
| 1 year ago | $99.26 | $788.84 | -21.1% |
| All time (3.0y) ago | $36.89 | $2,122.53 | +112.3% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our KNF forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $160.00 around 2033.
Implied market cap at $160.00: $9.08B
The multi-year forecast points to a bullish trajectory, with the average price rising from $78.30 in 2026 to multi-hundred-dollar levels by 2030 and beyond. Notably, the 2030 average is $142.00 with an RO I of 81.3%, the 2040 average is $269.24 with an RO I of 243.9%, and the 2050 average is $523.17 with an RO I of 568.2%. The horizon shows continued upward momentum through 2050, accompanied by rising average prices and stronger ROIs in later years.
This path carries inherent uncertainty, as these figures are estimates and not guarantees. The forecast also shows a progression of sentiment from neutral around 2026–2027 to bullish from 2028 onward, reflecting a long-term positive outlook tempered by the usual market risks and cyclical dynamics in construction materials.
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The forecast for 2030 shows an average price of $142.00, with a minimum of $104.43 and a maximum of $208.39. The ROI is 81.3% and the sentiment is BULLISH.
The long-range forecast turns bullish from 2028 onward, with 2028 average $102.31 (ROI 30.7%), 2029 average $123.12 (ROI 57.2%), 2030 average $142.00 (ROI 81.3%), 2040 average $269.24 (ROI 243.9%), and 2050 average $523.17 (ROI 568.2%). These are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The 2050 maximum forecast is $979.13 and the 2050 average is $523.17, with an ROI of 568.2% and a bullish sentiment.
KNF's current price is $78.30.
The 30-day range is from $65.04 to $94.27, with a current setup showing support at $70.83 and resistance at $92.98.
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