Knight‑Swift Transportation posts strong Q3 2026 earnings and raises Q4 outlook

Knight‑Swift Transportation Holdings reported third‑quarter 2026 revenue of $2.2 billion, up 14.2% year‑over‑year, and adjusted earnings per share of $0.83, beating consensus estimates. Operating income surged to $179 million, a 255% increase from the prior year. The company guided Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.78‑$0.84 and CEO Adam Miller said the firm expects double‑digit rate increases in the upcoming bid season.

The earnings beat and higher‑than‑expected operating income reinforce the company’s margin‑expansion narrative, supporting analysts’ buy ratings and a UBS price target of $82. The Q4 EPS guidance signals continued earnings growth, which may sustain the stock’s upward momentum.

  • 1Revenue was $2.2 billion, up 14.2% year‑over‑year.
  • 2Adjusted EPS for Q3 2026 was $0.83.
  • 3Operating income reached $179 million, a 255% year‑over‑year increase.
  • 4The company provided Q4 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $0.78‑$0.84.
  • 5CEO Adam Miller said the firm expects double‑digit rate increases in the upcoming bid season.

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