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KNX

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.

IndustrialsCargo Ground Transportation$11.9B

Jul22Wed

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. is a leading provider of cargo ground transportation services in North America....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a critical measure of profitability and will indicate how well the company is managing costs and generating income.

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Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is essential to assess the company's ability to expand its market share and respond to demand fluctuations.

N/A

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KNX Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. is a leading provider of cargo ground transportation services in North America. As a key player in the industrials sector, the company is influenced by trends in consumer spending and supply chain dynamics, making its performance important for understanding broader economic conditions.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

50%

Avg EPS Surprise

-10.68%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.58%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, Knight-Swift reported an EPS of $0.09, significantly missing the expected $0.28, which led to a 1.36% decline in stock price the following day. This disappointing performance raised concerns about the company's profitability and revenue generation.

Management Promises & Guidance

Management committed to improving operational efficiencies.
They emphasized a focus on cost control measures.
Plans to enhance service offerings were discussed.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations are mixed as the company has struggled with profitability in recent quarters. Investors are keen to see if management can turn around the disappointing trend and provide a clearer outlook.

Bull Case

If Knight-Swift can demonstrate improved operational efficiency and better-than-expected revenue growth, it may restore investor confidence and drive the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations again, it could lead to further declines in stock price and increased skepticism about its future performance.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What specific measures will management implement to improve profitability after the significant EPS miss last quarter?

The market will closely watch for concrete plans that could restore confidence in the company's ability to generate profits.

How does management view the current demand environment for cargo transportation services?

Understanding management's perspective on demand will help investors gauge future revenue potential and overall market conditions.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for Knight-Swift to improve its margins through operational efficiencies, which could lead to better-than-expected results.

Supporting Evidence

The company's historical ability to rebound from disappointing quarters suggests it may surprise investors this time.

Options pricing indicates a larger move than typical, suggesting that traders expect significant news.

Management's focus on cost control could yield better results than anticipated.

Key Risk

If Knight-Swift demonstrates a clear path to improved profitability, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core thesis revolves around whether Knight-Swift can effectively address its profitability challenges and capitalize on market demand.

Bull Confirmed If

A significant improvement in EPS, ideally above $0.28, would confirm the bull case and indicate a turnaround in profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.09 would reinforce concerns about the company's ability to manage costs and generate revenue.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±16.0%

Historical Avg

±1.3%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors anticipate volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±16.0% while KNX has averaged ±1.3% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

49.9%

Calls (116K)P/C Ratio: 0.02Puts (18K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Knight-Swift beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 0.47%, confirming a positive turnaround narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but cautious commentary is provided, the stock may experience muted movement as investors reassess future growth prospects.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline in stock price, with historical patterns suggesting an average drop of around 0.69%.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on operational efficiency initiatives and their expected impact on margins.
2Management's outlook on demand trends in the cargo transportation sector.
3Any changes in pricing strategy to enhance revenue.
4Insights into cost control measures and their effectiveness.
5Future guidance on revenue expectations for the upcoming quarters.

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Company Snapshot

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. is a leading provider of cargo ground transportation services in North America....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a critical measure of profitability and will indicate how well the company is managing costs and generating income.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is essential to assess the company's ability to expand its market share and respond to demand fluctuations.

N/A

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

KNX Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

50%

Avg EPS Surprise

-10.68%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.58%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Management committed to improving operational efficiencies.
They emphasized a focus on cost control measures.
Plans to enhance service offerings were discussed.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Knight-Swift can demonstrate improved operational efficiency and better-than-expected revenue growth, it may restore investor confidence and drive the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations again, it could lead to further declines in stock price and increased skepticism about its future performance.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What specific measures will management implement to improve profitability after the significant EPS miss last quarter?

The market will closely watch for concrete plans that could restore confidence in the company's ability to generate profits.

How does management view the current demand environment for cargo transportation services?

Understanding management's perspective on demand will help investors gauge future revenue potential and overall market conditions.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for Knight-Swift to improve its margins through operational efficiencies, which could lead to better-than-expected results.

Supporting Evidence

The company's historical ability to rebound from disappointing quarters suggests it may surprise investors this time.

Options pricing indicates a larger move than typical, suggesting that traders expect significant news.

Management's focus on cost control could yield better results than anticipated.

Key Risk

If Knight-Swift demonstrates a clear path to improved profitability, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core thesis revolves around whether Knight-Swift can effectively address its profitability challenges and capitalize on market demand.

Bull Confirmed If

A significant improvement in EPS, ideally above $0.28, would confirm the bull case and indicate a turnaround in profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.09 would reinforce concerns about the company's ability to manage costs and generate revenue.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±16.0%

Historical Avg

±1.3%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors anticipate volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±16.0% while KNX has averaged ±1.3% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

49.9%

Calls (116K)P/C Ratio: 0.02Puts (18K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Knight-Swift beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 0.47%, confirming a positive turnaround narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but cautious commentary is provided, the stock may experience muted movement as investors reassess future growth prospects.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline in stock price, with historical patterns suggesting an average drop of around 0.69%.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on operational efficiency initiatives and their expected impact on margins.
2Management's outlook on demand trends in the cargo transportation sector.
3Any changes in pricing strategy to enhance revenue.
4Insights into cost control measures and their effectiveness.
5Future guidance on revenue expectations for the upcoming quarters.