Knife River Corp.
- KNF ยท NYSE
- Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels)
- Bismarck, ND
- 5,298 employees
- CIK 0001955520
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
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Brian R. Gray President & CEO 4, 2026-03-09 - Nathan W. Ring Vice President & CFO 4, 2026-03-05
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Trevor J. Hastings Vice President & COO 4, 2026-03-05 - Glenn R. Pladsen VP & Chief Excellence Officer 4, 2026-03-05
- Karl A. Liepitz VP, Chief Legal Officer & Sec. 4, 2026-03-05
- Sarah L. LaChapelle VP & Chief People Officer 4, 2026-03-05
Knife River Corp is a U.S. public company in mining & quarrying of nonmetallic minerals (no fuels) (SIC 1400), headquartered in Bismarck, ND. It trades as KNF on NYSE. Revenue was $3.1B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +8.5% from the year before. It reported about 5,298 employees. Brian R. Gray is President & CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.1B 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $2.9B 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $2.8B 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $2.5B 10-K, 2025-02-21 | $2.2B 10-K, 2024-02-27 |
| Operating income | $286M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $316M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $296M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $194M 10-K, 2025-02-21 | $191M 10-K, 2024-02-27 |
| SG&A | $291M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $254M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $243M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $167M 10-K, 2025-02-21 | $156M 10-K, 2024-02-27 |
| Net income | $157M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $202M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $183M 10-K, 2026-02-20 | $116M 10-K, 2025-02-21 | $130M 10-K, 2024-02-27 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| President - CEO | President & CEO | 4, 2026-03-09 |
| Nathan W. Ring | Vice President & CFO | 4, 2026-03-05 |
| | Vice President & COO | 4, 2026-03-05 |
| Glenn R. Pladsen Chief Excellence Officer (CXO) at Knife River Corporation | VP & Chief Excellence Officer | 4, 2026-03-05 |
| Karl A. Liepitz | VP, Chief Legal Officer & Sec. | 4, 2026-03-05 |
| Sarah L. LaChapelle | VP & Chief People Officer | 4, 2026-03-05 |
| Peggy S. Rebstock | VP, CAO and Controller | 3, 2026-05-21 |
| Karen B. Fagg | Director | 8-K, 2026-05-21 |
| German Carmona Alvarez | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-20 |
| Patricia Chiodo | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-20 |
| Patricia L. Moss | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-20 |
| Thomas W. Hill | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-20 |
| William Sandbrook | Director | 10-K, 2026-02-20 |
What Knife River Corp does
Knife River Corporation (referred to as we, our, us, the Company or Knife River) is an aggregates-based construction materials and contracting services provider in the United States.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 56.8 million (as of October 29, 2026) | 10-Q, November 3, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $4.6B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 20, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 4 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 3, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting May 20, 2026 (filed April 6, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 6, 2026 |
| Auditor | Deloitte & Touche LLP (Minneapolis, Minnesota) | Latest 10-K |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-03
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-09-23
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-08-04
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-05-21
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-05-18
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2026-05-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-02-17
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2025-11-04
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2025-08-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2025-05-28
- Item 3.03 Material modification to rights of security holders
- Item 5.03 Amendments to articles or bylaws; change in fiscal year
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
Frequently asked questions about Knife River Corp
- What does Knife River Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Knife River Corporation (referred to as we, our, us, the Company or Knife River) is an aggregates-based construction materials and contracting services provider in the United States."
- What is Knife River Corp's revenue?
- $3.1B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 20, 2026.
- Is Knife River Corp profitable?
- Knife River Corp reported net income of $157M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Knife River Corp have?
- About 5,298 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Knife River Corp?
- Brian R. Gray, President & CEO, as named in a 4 filed March 9, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Knife River Corp?
- Nathan W. Ring, Vice President & CFO, as named in a 4 filed March 5, 2026.
- Where is Knife River Corp headquartered?
- Bismarck, ND.
- What is Knife River Corp's stock ticker?
- KNF on NYSE.
- What industry is Knife River Corp in?
- Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels), SIC code 1400.
- What is Knife River Corp's website?
- kniferiver.com.
- When does Knife River Corp report earnings next?
- February 2, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Knife River Corp a public company?
- Yes. Knife River Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0001955520 and trades as KNF.
- Who audits Knife River Corp?
- Deloitte & Touche LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Knife River Corp are outstanding?
- 56.8 million shares as of October 29, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 3, 2026.
- What is Knife River Corp's public float?
- $4.6B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 20, 2026.
- How many business segments does Knife River Corp report?
- 4 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 3, 2026.
- When is Knife River Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- May 20, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 6, 2026.