KNX

Industrials

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. · Trucking · $11B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset
38.0
Below Average

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. scores 38.0/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Industrials Sector
KNX
38.0
Sector avg
42.4
Quality
Weak
Moat
Weak
Growth
Neutral
Risk
Weak
Valuation
Good

What is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.?

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings is one of North America's largest truckload carriers, moving freight across the United States, Mexico, and Canada through a broad network of drivers and equipment.

The company generates revenue across four segments: Trucking, Logistics, Less-than-truckload (LTL), and Intermodal. Customers in retail, food and beverage, automotive, and manufacturing rely on Knight-Swift for dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, dedicated, and cross-border freight services, as well as brokerage and intermodal solutions.

Incorporated in 1989 and established in 1994, Knight-Swift is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

  • Truckload and dedicated freight services
  • Less-than-truckload (LTL) network
  • Intermodal and brokerage logistics
  • Driver academy and equipment leasing support

Is KNX a Good Stock to Buy?

UQS Score rates KNX as Below Average overall.

Valuation stands out as the brightest spot in KNX's profile, rated Good — suggesting the market may not be pricing in a premium relative to fundamentals. Growth is rated Neutral, indicating the business is neither contracting sharply nor accelerating meaningfully.

Quality, Moat, and Risk are all rated Weak, reflecting structural challenges common in asset-heavy trucking — thin differentiation and sensitivity to freight-cycle downturns.

See the exact pillar breakdown and full financial metrics by signing up for a UQS Pro account. Sign up free →

Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.

Does KNX pay dividends?

Yes — Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. pays a dividend.

Knight-Swift pays a regular dividend, which is relatively uncommon among large-cap trucking peers that often prioritize fleet reinvestment. The dividend reflects the company's scale and cash generation capacity, though investors should weigh it against the cyclical nature of freight demand.

When does KNX report earnings?

Knight-Swift reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for US-listed equities.

Freight market conditions have weighed on truckload carriers broadly, and KNX's pillar profile reflects that pressure. Revenue trends across the trucking segment are closely tied to shipping volumes and spot-rate cycles, making quarterly results sensitive to macro shifts.

For the most recent quarter's results, visit Knight-Swift's investor relations page directly.

KNX Price History

+43.8% over 5Y

Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.

Return Calculator

What if I invested in Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.?

$
Today it would be worth
$13,924
That's a +39.2% total return, or +6.8% annualized.

Based on Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Knight-Swift Transportation do?

Knight-Swift is a large-scale North American freight carrier operating across trucking, LTL, logistics, and intermodal segments. It serves industries ranging from retail and food and beverage to automotive and manufacturing, moving goods via an extensive fleet of tractors, trailers, and intermodal containers.

Does KNX pay dividends?

Yes, Knight-Swift pays a regular dividend. This is notable in the trucking sector, where many carriers reinvest heavily in fleet and technology. Investors should review the current dividend rate and payout history on the company's investor relations page.

When does KNX report earnings?

Knight-Swift reports on a standard quarterly schedule. For confirmed dates and the latest results, check the investor relations section of the Knight-Swift website.

Is KNX a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates KNX as Below Average. Valuation is rated Good, but Quality, Moat, and Risk are all rated Weak. Whether that profile fits your portfolio depends on your risk tolerance and view of the freight cycle. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is KNX overvalued?

KNX's Valuation pillar is rated Good, suggesting it does not appear richly priced relative to its fundamentals. However, valuation alone does not tell the full story — weak Quality and Risk ratings are also part of the picture.

Is KNX a long-term quality indicator?

On UQS's long-term quality framework, KNX scores Below Average. Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, and Risk suggest limited durable competitive advantages in a cyclical, asset-intensive industry. Valuation being Good may offer some cushion, but structural concerns remain.

What sector does KNX belong to?

Knight-Swift operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within freight transportation. The trucking industry is highly sensitive to economic cycles, fuel costs, and driver availability — all factors that influence KNX's risk and growth profile.

What is KNX's market cap bracket?

KNX is classified as a large-cap company, reflecting its position as one of the largest truckload carriers in North America by fleet size and revenue scale.

Unlock Full KNX Analysis

Sign in to unlock the detailed analysis behind the UQS Score.

  • View the complete pillar-by-pillar score breakdown
  • Access full financial metrics and trend data
  • Compare KNX against sector peers on every pillar
  • Get the complete analyst view available to Pro members
Analyze KNX in Detail →

Pro Analysis

KNX — Score History

30354045Apr 2Apr 12Apr 22May 2May 12May 22May 24v5
Score changes· 11 most recent
DateUQSQualityMoatGrowthRiskValueChange
May 22, 202638.030.518.044.039.674.1-0.8
May 3, 202638.831.918.043.939.977.20.0
Apr 25, 202638.831.918.043.939.976.8+0.1
Apr 24, 202638.731.918.043.839.976.4+0.3
Apr 22, 202638.431.918.042.639.976.1+0.2
Apr 19, 202638.231.918.041.639.975.9-0.2
Apr 18, 202638.431.918.041.639.977.2-0.2
Apr 12, 202638.631.918.041.639.978.9-0.2
Apr 9, 202638.831.918.041.639.980.3+0.1
Apr 5, 202638.731.918.041.339.980.1-0.1

KNX — Pillar Breakdown

Quality

30.5/100 (25%)

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Weak

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Return on EquityWeak

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityWeak

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityWeak

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Gross Profit / AssetsModerate

Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.

Cash GenerationStrong

Free cash flow relative to market value.

Growth

44.0/100 (20%)

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Recent Revenue TrendWeak

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRWeak

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthWeak

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookStrong

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

Forward EPS GrowthStrong

Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.

Risk

39.6/100 (15%)

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Financial LeverageModerate

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Debt/EquityStrong

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioWeak

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageWeak

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

Valuation

74.2/100 (15%)

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.

Earnings YieldModerate

Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.

Price to Free Cash FlowStrong

How many years of FCF the market cap represents.

PEG RatioStrong

P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.

EV/EBITDA vs SectorModerate

Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.

Moat

18/100 (25%)

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for KNX.

Score Composition

Quality
30.5×25%7.6
Growth
44.0×20%8.8
Risk
39.6×15%5.9
Valuation
74.2×15%11.1
Moat
18.0×25%4.5
Total
38.0Below Average

Financial Data

More Stock Analysis

How is the KNX UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.