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KNOP Stock Forecast: KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$11
+0.44% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC hold a median 12-month price target of $15 — +28.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 79 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$388.7M
Ticker Nerd rank
79 / 100
Median analyst target
$15
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$96.8M+11.2% y/y
Operating income$15.6M
Net income$3.4M
Free cash flow$33.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.6%
1M
+6.8%
YTD
+10.8%
1Y
+29.6%
From 52W high
−2.1%
From 52W low
+39.7%
$8
$12
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

KNOP stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
79 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
92
Issuance
87
Momentum
81
Accruals
77
Value
72
Revisions
56
Size
56
Quality
39
Growth
25

Volatility (92): The share price has been relatively steady.

Growth (25): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

KNOP stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KNOP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$8$10$12$14$16Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KNOPHigh $15Median $15Low $14

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says2 analysts
2 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $14Median $15High $15

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +28.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
8 Dec 2025Alliance Global PartnersDowngradeNeutral—
30 May 2023Alliance Global PartnersUpgradeBuy—
1 Feb 2023Alliance Global PartnersUpgradeNeutral—
12 Jan 2023Alliance Global PartnersDowngradeSell—
13 Dec 2022Alliance Global PartnersInitiatesBuy—
20 Jan 2021BarclaysDowngradeUnderweight—
7 Jan 2021B. Riley FBRInitiatesBuy—
7 Jan 2021B. Riley SecuritiesInitiatesBuy—
21 Oct 2019BTIGInitiatesBuy—
30 Aug 2019BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
28 Mar 2018CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
17 Aug 2016BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
12 July 2016CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
11 July 2016CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$14 → $20
22 Feb 2016BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
12 Jan 2016CitigroupDowngradeNeutral—
11 Jan 2016BarclaysDowngradeEqual-Weight—
14 Oct 2015Clarkson Capital MarketsDowngradeNeutral—
14 Oct 2015Clarksons PlatouDowngradeNeutral—
25 Aug 2015Wells FargoInitiatesMarket Perform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KNOP appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

KNOP vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC returned +29.6% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

KNOP vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26KNOPS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

KNOP analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−42.9%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC (KNOP) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
46.9×

Cheaper than 15% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.0×

Cheaper than 69% of US stocks

Price / book
0.7×

Cheaper than 80% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
6.5×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.2%

Higher than 44% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−49.9%

Higher than 11% of US stocks

Gross margin
17.8%

Higher than 18% of US stocks

Operating margin
12.3%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Net margin
4.0%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
2.4%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.2%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.7%

Higher than 57% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC (KNOP) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC has a market value of $388.7M and an enterprise value of $1.3B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $382.1M. The latest quarter grew 7.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $14.9M, a 3.9% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.39.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $153.8M.

  • KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC spent $11.2M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 34.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 46.9×; forward P/E: 16.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.67%, paying out 53% of earnings.

  • KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC employs 1 people — $382.1M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 18 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

KNOP vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelOil & Gas Midstream
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
KNOPKNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC$388.7M
79
IMPPImperial Petroleum, Inc.$252.7M
95
WHKWhiteHawk Minerals Corp.$693.5M
6
TOROToro Corp.$206.7M
25
TKTeekay Corp. Ltd.$1.3B
42
TENTsakos Energy Navigation Ltd.$1.5B
90
NVGSNavigator Holdings Ltd.$1.5B
95

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest KNOP news & analysis

Is KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) Stock Outpacing Its Transportation Peers This Year?

Zacks Investment Research · 10 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research compares KNOT Offshore Partners' year-to-date stock performance against that of Nordic American Tankers and the broader transportation sector. The article evaluates how KNOP has fared relative to its peers so far this year.

Why it matters — KNOP watchers gain a benchmark comparison of the company's year-to-date performance relative to its sector and a peer.

Are Investors Undervaluing KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 9 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research published a piece asking whether investors are currently undervaluing KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP). The article describes the methodology behind the Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates, estimate revisions, and value, growth, and momentum trends when screening for strong picks.

Why it matters — KNOP watchers would want to see whether the stock is being scrutinised under Zacks' quantitative ranking framework for signs it may be overlooked by the market.

KNOT Offshore Partners LP Common Units (KNOP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 4 Sept 2026neutral

KNOT Offshore Partners LP held its Q2 2026 earnings call, with a Seeking Alpha transcript of the call now available. The transcript covers the company's second-quarter 2026 financial results and management commentary.

Why it matters — The earnings call transcript provides KNOP watchers with direct insight into the company's latest quarterly performance and management's outlook.

KNOT Offshore Partners Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 4 Sept 2026positive

KNOT Offshore Partners reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results, including revenue of $96.8 million, operating income of $15.6 million, net income of $3.4 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $57.6 million. The shuttle tanker partnership attributed the results to high vessel utilization and additional charter activity.

Why it matters — The latest quarterly figures give KNOP watchers a concrete view of the partnership's operating performance and current charter-market conditions.

KNOT Offshore Partners: This One Might Sink Your Portfolio

Seeking Alpha · 4 Sept 2026negative

Seeking Alpha reiterates a Sell rating on KNOT Offshore Partners LP, citing persistently slim margins, high leverage, declining flexibility from long-term charters, and rising depreciation. It notes that the fleet's aging profile, limited reinvestment, and surging vessel replacement costs threaten future competitiveness.

Why it matters — KNOP watchers would care because the analysis highlights financial pressures—such as debt exceeding market capitalization and high financing costs—that could constrain the partnership's long-term earnings and fleet competitiveness.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about KNOP stock

What is the KNOP stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC have a median 12-month price target of $15, with estimates ranging from $14 to $15. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is KNOP stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC, 2 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC 79 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank KNOP?

As at 19 Sept 2026, KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC ranks 79 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (92 of 100).

Will KNOP stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +28.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC 79 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the KNOP stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KNOP are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $14 to $15 over the next 12 months.

How has KNOP stock performed over the past year?

KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC returned +29.6% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC do?

KNOT Offshore Partners LP is a limited partnership that owns and operates modern shuttle tankers serving offshore oil production regions. KNOT Offshore Partners LP provides marine transportation services for crude oil and condensates, with vessels designed to load cargo directly from offshore installations and deliver it to onshore terminals and refineries.

What is the latest news on KNOP?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 10 Sept 2026): "Is KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) Stock Outpacing Its Transportation Peers This Year?". Zacks Investment Research compares KNOT Offshore Partners' year-to-date stock performance against that of Nordic American Tankers and the broader transportation sector. The article evaluates how KNOP has fared relative to its peers so far this year.

Company

About KNOT Offshore Partners GP LLC.

KNOT Offshore Partners LP is a limited partnership that owns and operates modern shuttle tankers serving offshore oil production regions. KNOT Offshore Partners LP provides marine transportation services for crude oil and condensates, with vessels designed to load cargo directly from offshore installations and deliver it to onshore terminals and refineries. The company’s fleet is used primarily under long-term charters, giving it a role in the energy logistics chain rather than direct exploration or production. Its operations are concentrated in key offshore markets such as the North Sea and Brazil, where shuttle tankers help move production from deepwater fields to the broader oil supply network. Headquartered in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, KNOT Offshore Partners LP focuses on specialized tanker operations that support major oil companies and national oil companies in offshore crude transport.

CEO Mr. Derek Lowe · 1 employees · United Kingdom · https://www.knotoffshorepartners.com