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Knife River (KNF) operating margin by quarter
Knife River's operating margin was 16.8% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +8.1 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 5 quarters it ranged from 8.6% (Q4 2025) to 17.9% (Q3 2025).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 16.8% | +8.1 pts | -1.1 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 8.6% | +0.0 pts | -1.9 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 8.6% | -9.2 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 17.9% | +7.3 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 10.6% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Knife River, Q3 2026: revenue $1.3B (+6% year over year), operating margin 16.8%, net earnings $138M, operating cash flow $195M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Knife River's operating margin?
Knife River's operating margin was 16.8% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +8.1 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Knife River's operating margin changed?
Over the last 5 quarters it ranged from 8.6% (Q4 2025) to 17.9% (Q3 2025).