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MLKNMillerKnoll, Inc.Sell5.6·$21.57+2.86%
SellHigh Confidence
Investment thesis

MillerKnoll trades roughly 43% below the analyst consensus price target with exceptional free cash flow conversion relative to near-zero GAAP earnings, but a confirmed downtrend, elevated leverage, and an imminent earnings report create material near-term binary risk.

Thesis pillars

  • Exceptional Risk Reward Wide DiscountStable
  • Strong Cash Conversion Vs GaapStable
  • Upcoming Earnings Binary CatalystStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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MillerKnoll, Inc. (MLKN) Stock Analysis

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SellValueHigh Confidence

Consumer Cyclical · Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances

Earnings in 4 days (2026-09-22). Expect elevated volatility around the report — consider waiting for post-earnings price action before new entries.

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $21.57: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.2); Sector modifier (Consumer Cyclical): -1.5.

The Company has three reportable segments: North America Contract, International Contract, and Global Retail. The Company also reports a corporate category consisting primarily of unallocated corporate expenses. For a more detailed description of the Company's segments, refer to... Read more

$21.57+40.7% A.UpsideScore 5.6/10#7 of 13 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield5.71%
IncomeYield3.58%(5y avg 3.28%)Payout56.82%sustainable
Stop $20.02Target $29.75(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 5.5:1
Analyst target$35.00+62.3%1 analysts
Range unavailable (1 analysts)

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $21.57: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.2); Sector modifier (Consumer Cyclical): -1.5. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 5.6/10, high confidence.

Passes 5/8 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on earnings proximity 4d<=7d. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-09-18
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Tue, Sep 22, 20264d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Attractive valuation
Analyst upside: 41%
Risks
V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.2)
Sector modifier (Consumer Cyclical): -1.5
Leverage penalty (D/E 1.3): -0.5

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)15.9
P/E (Fwd)8.9
Mkt Cap$1.4B
EV/EBITDA8.8
Profit Mgn2.4%
ROE7.0%
Rev Growth4.4%
Beta1.35
Dividend3.58%
Rating analysts8

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

P/C1.00neutral
IV71%elevated

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-06-03Item 5.02MEDIUM
    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers Chief Executive Officer Transition On June 1, 2026, MillerKnoll, Inc. (the "Company") announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") and Andi R.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Revenue Growth
3.6
Low model confidence on this dimension (33%).

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Quality Rank
2.8
Growth Rank
3.1
Value Rank
6.5
GatesEARNINGS PROXIMITY 4d<=7dMomentum 5.3<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Executive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 5.3>=4.5A.R:R 5.5 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
30 · Oversold
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $20.64Resistance $23.73

Price Targets

$20
$30
A.Upside+40.7%
A.R:R5.5:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! EARNINGS_PROXIMITY:4d<=7d

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-09-22 (4d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MLKN stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $21.57: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.2); Sector modifier (Consumer Cyclical): -1.5. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $20.02. Score 5.6/10, high confidence.

What is the MLKN stock price target?

Take-profit target: $29.75 (+40.7% upside). Prior stop was $20.02. Stop-loss: $20.02.

What are the risks of investing in MLKN?

V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.2); Sector modifier (Consumer Cyclical): -1.5; Leverage penalty (D/E 1.3): -0.5.

Is MLKN overvalued or undervalued?

MillerKnoll, Inc. trades at a P/E of 15.9 (forward 8.9). TrendMatrix value score: 8.4/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about MLKN?

8 analysts cover MLKN with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $35.

What does MillerKnoll, Inc. do?The Company has three reportable segments: North America Contract, International Contract, and Global Retail. The...

The Company has three reportable segments: North America Contract, International Contract, and Global Retail. The Company also reports a corporate category consisting primarily of unallocated corporate expenses. For a more detailed description of the Company's segments, refer to Item 7 of this report. Financial information relating to segments is provided in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this report.

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