Konecranes (KCR) Stock Overview
Manufactures, sells, and services material handling products in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Konecranes Plc Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | €27.18 |
| 52 Week High | €34.57 |
| 52 Week Low | €21.20 |
| Beta | 1.27 |
| 1 Month Change | -10.94% |
| 3 Month Change | -18.62% |
| 1 Year Change | 21.16% |
| 3 Year Change | 128.72% |
| 5 Year Change | 117.85% |
| Change since IPO | 2,256.38% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 17
KCR: Constructive Rating Upgrade And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Konecranes slightly to €34.25 from €34.50, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and forward P/E multiples, while citing recent supportive research and a more constructive stance from the Street on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive tone on Konecranes, with bullish analysts highlighting upside drivers while others flag execution and valuation risks that could cap the stock in the near term.
Narrative Update • May 03
KCR: Dividend Increase And Ecolifting Orders Will Support A Brighter Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Konecranes to €32, citing slightly higher assumed revenue growth and profit margins, along with a modest adjustment to the discount rate and a marginally lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary While the latest target of €32 reflects slightly higher assumptions on revenue and margins, some bearish analysts are still flagging risk around how the story plays out from here.Analysis Article • May 02
Konecranes Plc Just Missed EPS By 19%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Konecranes Plc ( HEL:KCR ) just released its latest first-quarter report and things are not looking great. It wasn't a...Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 17
KCR: Constructive Rating Upgrade And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Konecranes slightly to €34.25 from €34.50, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and forward P/E multiples, while citing recent supportive research and a more constructive stance from the Street on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive tone on Konecranes, with bullish analysts highlighting upside drivers while others flag execution and valuation risks that could cap the stock in the near term.Narrative Update • May 03
KCR: Dividend Increase And Ecolifting Orders Will Support A Brighter Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Konecranes to €32, citing slightly higher assumed revenue growth and profit margins, along with a modest adjustment to the discount rate and a marginally lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary While the latest target of €32 reflects slightly higher assumptions on revenue and margins, some bearish analysts are still flagging risk around how the story plays out from here.Analysis Article • May 02
Konecranes Plc Just Missed EPS By 19%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Konecranes Plc ( HEL:KCR ) just released its latest first-quarter report and things are not looking great. It wasn't a...Narrative Update • Apr 19
KCR: Ecolifting Orders And Dividend Outlook Will Support Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Konecranes from €95.75 to €34.50, reflecting updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Konecranes approved a dividend of €2.25 per share at the AGM on March 26, 2026.Narrative Update • Apr 04
KCR: Ecolifting Orders And Dividend Support Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
The analyst price target for Konecranes has been revised from €96 to €32. Analysts attribute this change to updated fair value estimates, a slightly higher discount rate, and modest adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions supporting the new view.Narrative Update • Mar 21
KCR: Ecolifting Orders And Stable Margins Will Support A Balanced Outlook
Narrative Update on Konecranes The analyst price target for Konecranes remains steady at €96.00. Analysts attribute this to largely unchanged assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which support maintaining this level.Narrative Update • Mar 06
KCR: Ecolifting Orders And Margin Outlook Will Support A Balanced Fair View
Analysts have lifted their price target on Konecranes from €60 to €96, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E that together point to a higher assessed fair value for the shares. What's in the News Konecranes launches the Generation 6 Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane ESP.4, a smaller electric, smart and high-capacity model aimed at multi purpose handling in smaller ports, with configurations that support Ecolifting and lower tailpipe emissions (Product related announcement).
Narrative Update • Feb 20
KCR: Fair Outlook As Low Emission Equipment And Dividend Policy Support Returns
Analysts have trimmed their 12 month price target for Konecranes from €111 to €109, reflecting updated assumptions around slightly higher revenue growth, a modestly lower profit margin, and a reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News A new UK customer orders a Konecranes reach stacker configured for barge handling to support 24/7 waste to energy operations on the River Thames, the first order for this model in the UK, with delivery planned for the second quarter of 2026 (Client announcement).Analysis Article • Feb 11
Konecranes (HEL:KCR) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Konecranes Plc ( HEL:KCR ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 8th of April to €2.25...Narrative Update • Feb 06
KCR: Low Emission Port Orders And Dividend Outlook Will Support Upside
Analysts have kept their Konecranes fair value target steady at €111.00, with small tweaks to assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E used to support that level rather than change it. What's in the News Konecranes' board plans to propose a dividend of €2.25 per share at the AGM on March 26, 2026, with a record date of March 30 and a payment date of April 8, 2026, if approved (AGM proposal).Narrative Update • Jan 23
KCR: Defense And Low Emission Orders Will Support A More Positive Outlook
Narrative Update on Konecranes Analysts have lifted their price target for Konecranes from €105.00 to €111.00, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that together indicate a slightly higher assessed fair value. What's in the News Konecranes received a sixth portal jib crane order from the US Navy, a $49.7 million process crane booked in January 2026 for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, with an option for one additional portal jib still available under the original 2019 agreement (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Jan 13
Konecranes (HEL:KCR) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Narrative Update • Jan 08
KCR: Future Low Emission Equipment Rollout Will Support A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Konecranes from €95.00 to €105.00, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Konecranes launched its first electric reach stacker at the TOC Asia exhibition in Singapore, targeting customers in APAC, the Middle East and Africa, and South America who are seeking port equipment with low to zero tailpipe emissions (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Jan 01
Konecranes (HEL:KCR) Could Easily Take On More Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Narrative Update • Dec 20
KCR: Port Automation And Services Mix Will Drive Balanced Future Return Profile
Analysts have modestly increased their fair value estimate for Konecranes from EUR 94.50 to EUR 95.75, citing slightly stronger long term revenue growth expectations, even as recent Street research has turned more cautious on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has become more measured on Konecranes, with at least one firm moving to the sidelines and setting a price target meaningfully below the updated fair value estimate.Analysis Article • Dec 20
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Konecranes Plc (HEL:KCR)
Key Insights Konecranes' estimated fair value is €100 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With €92.00 share...Narrative Update • Dec 06
KCR: Port Modernization And Services Mix Will Drive Balanced Future Earnings
Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on Konecranes to EUR 75 from EUR 94.50. This reflects a slightly higher discount rate and a more cautious stance that has shifted consensus toward a Hold rating, while leaving long term growth and margin assumptions broadly unchanged.Narrative Update • Nov 21
KCR: Port Equipment Demand And U S Reshoring Will Drive Earnings Momentum
Konecranes' analyst price target has been slightly reduced from €94.75 to €94.50. This change reflects tempered growth and margin forecasts as analysts weigh strong long-term opportunities against near-term industry headwinds.Analysis Article • Nov 11
Konecranes Plc's (HEL:KCR) Shares Climb 26% But Its Business Is Yet to Catch Up
Konecranes Plc ( HEL:KCR ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...Narrative Update • Nov 07
KCR: Rising Confidence Will Drive Port Segment Gains Amid Global Trade Shifts
The analyst price target for Konecranes has increased from €90.50 to €94.75. This change reflects analyst expectations for stronger structural growth and improved financial metrics, despite minor adjustments in the discount rate and profit margin assumptions.Narrative Update • Oct 24
Port Opportunities And Sustainability Will Drive Manufacturing Transformation In Coming Years
Konecranes’ analyst price target has increased from €78.80 to €90.50, as analysts cite higher revenue growth expectations and improved profit margins. This is driven by strong quarterly performance and structural opportunities in Port Solutions.Analysis Article • Oct 16
What Does Konecranes Plc's (HEL:KCR) Share Price Indicate?
Konecranes Plc ( HEL:KCR ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...Narrative Update • Oct 09
Smart Manufacturing And Sustainability Will Transform Global Ports
Konecranes' analyst price target has been revised downward from €81 to €78.8 following a mix of cautious and optimistic analyst updates. This change reflects moderated revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, despite ongoing structural opportunities and recent changes in sector positioning.Analysis Article • Sep 22
Is Konecranes (HEL:KCR) Using Too Much Debt?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Narrative Update • Sep 02
Smart Manufacturing And Sustainability Will Transform Global Ports
Konecranes’ price target has been raised to €81.00 as analysts cite strong structural growth drivers, benefits from U.S. reshoring and Chinese tariffs, and upgraded earnings forecasts, particularly in Port Solutions. Analyst Commentary Inclusion on major conviction list reflects confidence in structural growth drivers.Analysis Article • Aug 22
Does Konecranes (HEL:KCR) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Aug 09
Investors Don't See Light At End Of Konecranes Plc's (HEL:KCR) Tunnel
HLSE:KCR 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Konecranes's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Analysis Article • Jul 27
Earnings Beat: Konecranes Plc Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
Konecranes Plc ( HEL:KCR ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers with its latest...Analysis Article • Jul 11
Is Konecranes Plc (HEL:KCR) Trading At A 31% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Konecranes fair value estimate is €101 Konecranes' €69.45...Analysis Article • Jun 29
Under The Bonnet, Konecranes' (HEL:KCR) Returns Look Impressive
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...Analysis Article • Jun 16
Konecranes (HEL:KCR) Could Easily Take On More Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
New Narrative • Dec 09
Port Solutions' AGV Orders And Service Expansion To Drive Revenue And Earnings Growth
Strong sales and order intake in Port Solutions suggest potential for continued revenue growth and enhanced future performance.Shareholder Returns
| KCR | FI Machinery | FI Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 3.8% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| 1Y | 21.2% | 20.9% | 35.0% |
Return vs Industry: KCR exceeded the Finnish Machinery industry which returned 18.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: KCR underperformed the Finnish Market which returned 31% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| KCR volatility | |
|---|---|
| KCR Average Weekly Movement | 6.6% |
| Machinery Industry Average Movement | 6.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.0% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in FI Market | 8.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in FI Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: KCR has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Finnish market.
Volatility Over Time: KCR's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 16,403 | Marko Tulokas | www.konecranes.com |
Konecranes Plc manufactures, sells, and services material handling products in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates through three segments: Industrial Service, Industrial Equipment, and Port Solutions. The Industrial Service segment provides maintenance services for various industrial cranes and hoists.
Konecranes Plc Fundamentals Summary
| KCR fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | €6.46b |
| Earnings (TTM) | €393.50m |
| Revenue (TTM) | €4.11b |
16.4x
P/E Ratio1.6x
P/S RatioIs KCR overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| KCR income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | €4.11b |
| Cost of Revenue | €1.73b |
| Gross Profit | €2.38b |
| Other Expenses | €1.99b |
| Earnings | €393.50m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 24, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.66 |
| Gross Margin | 57.95% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.57% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 21.0% |
How did KCR perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.8%
Current Dividend Yield45%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/22 10:38 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Konecranes Plc is covered by 16 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Kristofer Liljeberg-Svensson | Carnegie Investment Bank AB |
| Olof Krook Larshammar | Danske Bank |
| Panu Laitinmäki | Danske Bank |