Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Knife River Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 4, 2026
Reporting Period: Second Quarter 2026
Business Context: The filing serves as a notification that the Company issued a press release announcing its second quarter 2026 earnings results. The full details of the earnings are contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99), which is incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided Form 8-K text acts as a cover document and does not contain specific financial data points. The following metrics are not present in the source text:
- Revenue: Not provided in filing text.
- Profit: Not provided in filing text.
- Cash Flow: Not provided in filing text.
- Margins: Not provided in filing text.
- Debt and Liquidity: Not provided in filing text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not disclose specific material changes, year-over-year comparisons, or variance analysis for the second quarter of 2026. Investors must refer to the attached Exhibit 99 (Press Release) for comparative financial data.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing confirms the issuance of an earnings press release but does not include the text of management's commentary, forward-looking guidance, or outlook within the 8-K body.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items are detailed in the provided text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99 (the attached press release) for actual revenue, earnings per share, and margin figures.
- Verify the specific date and time of the earnings release to ensure alignment with market trading hours.
- Check for any updated forward-looking guidance or capital allocation plans mentioned in the full press release.
- Confirm if the earnings results triggered any covenant tests or debt ratio changes not explicitly stated in this summary.