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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc (KNX) stock analysis
WEAK BUY 29% confidence · analysed Aug 21, 2026
This analysis is from Aug 21, 2026 and may be out of date.
On Aug 21, 2026, our model rated Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc (KNX) WEAK BUY with 29% confidence at a price of $70.79. That means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 56, showing healthy upward momentum without being stretched.
MACD is above its signal line, a sign that short-term momentum is turning up.
The price has slipped below its 50-day moving average but is still above the 200-day: a pullback inside a longer-term uptrend.
Volume is only 0.1x its 20-day average; light trading makes the latest move less convincing.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 0.50, which looks cheap relative to its expected growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 0.6% and revenue growth of +12.6%.
In its latest quarter it earned $0.63 per share, which beat the $0.51 analysts expected, with revenue +12.6% year over year.
The next earnings report is expected around Oct 21, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Trade plan from the model
The model's long / bullish plan uses an entry near $71.24, a target of $75.83 (+6.4%) and a stop-loss at $66.97 (-6.0%).
That is a reward-to-risk ratio of about 1.1 to 1: the potential gain is not much bigger than the loss, so the setup is marginal.
The plan has a time limit: reassess by Aug 31, 2026 whatever the price does.
Research notes
KNX**’s bull case is that Knight-Swift still has strong analyst support, with consensus around *Moderate Buy/Strong Buy* and a target range around the mid-$80s, while investors are betting that improving freight conditions, tighter carrier capacity, and Knight-Swift’s scale can eventually lift margins and cash flow. The bear case is that near-term profitability remains compressed, valuation screens as rich on some measures, and the freight/logistics backdrop can stay weak if volumes, pricing, or integration costs do not improve quickly.
The main recent catalyst is the company’s quarterly dividend reaffirmation/declared cash dividend of $0.20 per share, which has reinforced the “steady cash return” story but was described as not materially changing the near-term setup. A second recent positive signal is fresh institutional buying, including Great Lakes Advisors’ reported $8.79 million purchase, which fits the broader theme of continued Wall Street support.
The model's one-paragraph read
Leans BUY — composite score +0.29 (WEAK BUY). Technicals: RSI 55.93, MACD bullish, price below SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 0.50, margin 0.6%, revenue growth 12.6%. Financial results: YoY revenue +12.6%, last EPS surprise +23.5%, next earnings 2026-10-21. FinGPT news read: positive. Internet research: **KNX**’s bull case is that Knight-Swift still has strong analyst support, with consensus around *Moderate Buy/Strong Buy* and a target range around the mid-$80s, while investors are betting that improving freight conditions, tighter carrier capacity, and Knight-Swift’s scale can eventually lift margins and cash flow. The bear case is that near-term profitability remains compressed, valuation screens as rich on some measures, and the freight/logistics backdrop can stay weak if volumes, pricing, or integration costs do not improve quickly. The main recent catalyst is the company’s quarterly dividend reaffirmation/declared cash dividend of **$0.20 per share**, which has reinforced the “steady cash return” story but was described as not materially changing the near-term setup. A second recent positive signal is fresh institutional buying, including Great Lakes Advisors’ reported $8.79 million purchase, which fits the broader theme of continued Wall Street support. Suggested levels: entry $71.24, target $75.83, stop-loss $66.97, exit by 2026-08-31 (10-calendar-day max hold (time-stop; reassess by this date regardless of P&L)).
Past ratings for KNX
Of the last 2 directional calls on KNX, 0 pointed the right way by the most recent analysis (0%). Past calls do not guarantee future results.
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 29% | $70.79 | — | |
| Aug 19, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 19% | $70.86 | -0.1% | ✘ wrong direction |
| Aug 18, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 18% | $71.44 | -0.9% | ✘ wrong direction |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
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Frequently asked questions
Is KNX a buy right now?
As of Aug 21, 2026, our automated model rates Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc (KNX) WEAK BUY with 29% confidence: the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
What is the price target for KNX?
The model's most recent plan targets $75.83 with a stop-loss at $66.97, from an entry near $71.24.
When does Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Oct 21, 2026.
What does a WEAK BUY rating mean?
A WEAK BUY rating means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
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