NYSE:KNF · New York Stock Exchange
+$3.27 today
Vol 0.20M · Avg 0.60M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Knife River Corporation earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare KNF returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
9.6%
avg 10.4%
ROIC
6.4%
avg 6.6%
ROA
4.3%
avg 4.9%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 9.6% versus its period average of 10.4%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brian R. Gray | Chief Executive Officer, President & Director | $2.04M | — | 55 | $84,747.00 | 0.15% |
Trevor J. Hastings | Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | $982,029.00 | — | 52 | $46,760.00 | 0.08% |
Nathan W. Ring | Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $971,029.00 | — | 51 | $5,496.00 | <0.01% |
Karl A. Liepitz | Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary | $874,272.00 | — | 47 | $44,312.00 | 0.08% |
Glenn R. Pladsen | Vice President & Chief Excellence Officer | $763,444.00 | — | 58 | $84,747.00 | 0.15% |
Brad Arntson | President of Western North Dakota Division | — | — | — | — | — |
Zane Adam Karimi | Director of Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Marney Kadrmas | Senior Vice President of Financial Strategy | — | — | 56 | $4,917.00 | <0.01% |
Peggy S. Rebstock | VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller | — | — | 53 | $1,865.00 | <0.01% |
Sarah L. LaChapelle | Vice President & Chief People Officer | — | — | 46 | $4,578.00 | <0.01% |
Tony Spilde | Senior Director of Communications | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
No insider transactions in the last 12 months.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +15.7% | +9.8% (6yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +9.2% | +7.8% (6yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +15.8% | +9.8% (6yr)1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +18.3% | +9.5% (6yr)1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EBIT at +18.3% over three years. Forward estimates point to Net Income at +9.8% (6yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages KNF?
Knife River Corporation (KNF) lists 11 active executives. The top listed executive is Brad Arntson, President of Western North Dakota Division.
Are KNF insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $6.08M.
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