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Track MLKN free→NASDAQIndustrialsFurnishings, Fixtures & AppliancesSnapshot 2026-06-16
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
Recent financial performance is neutral, while earnings quality is robust, cash backs up reported profits. Management's recent track record has been fairly steady, but risk is elevated and the sector backdrop is a headwind. Peer multiples imply a price about 53% above where it trades (it looks cheap on this basis); the read is cheap, quality intact. The outlook hinges on whether MLKN cuts guidance or if sector bellwethers continue to perform well. This read is provisional.
Daily closes. Earnings/event dots are placed inline.
A consensus fair price across 7 valuation methods, at three horizons. Current price $15.70. Estimates are diagnostics, not price targets. Short-horizon estimates are close to coin-flips, so confidence is a method-agreement read, not a prediction.
No-growth: today's peer multiple on trailing earnings. The headline read.
Embeds projected growth. Leans optimistic by design. Upside context.
We take the 12-month fair value above and grade our own number — how the market prices this name versus what we'd justify, and where the two diverge.
At $16 MLKN trades at 8× p/e, below its 23× p/e peer median. Our $33 fair value sits above the price; medium confidence. Not investment advice.
One valuation read at a 12-month horizon, plus how price compares to peers and the company's own history.
The price implies about 53% below a flat-multiple fair value, below our forecast of about 1%. This describes what's priced in, not a forecast of the move.
No fragility gates fired.
For similar setups historically (n=20,154): about 33% saw a 20%+ drawdown, and roughly 76% of those did not recover within the year. These are historical base rates for the cohort, not a forecast of this stock.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 0 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Industrials names rated neutral grew net income 57% of the time over the next year (vs 64% for the rest of the cohort, n=4882).
Over the trailing year it converted 19.07x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Industrials names rated robust grew net income 64% of the time over the next year (vs 57% for the rest of the cohort, n=3333).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity.
The next print and the backdrop around it (sector regime and the AI cycle). Context for the path, not a forecast of returns.
EPS estimate $0.41 → $0.41 (+0.0% / 30d). 0 raised, 2 cut, 3 covering analysts.
0 upgrades, 0 downgrades / 30d. 50% of analysts rate Buy.
0 positive, 0 negative / 30d.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
What a normal day, a bad day, and the worst of the last year would mean for a $10,000 position.
On a typical day, $10k can swing ±$152.
How much price usually moves either way.
On a bad day, this stock has moved -$416.
A rough but not unusual down day (about the 95th percentile).
In the worst 12 months, $10k could have lost $3,779.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
No material changes since the prior snapshot.
as of 2026-06-16
Specific, dated things to watch for, each with what would confirm it and what would prove it wrong.
Why it matters: This revenue range is key for assessing growth and meeting management's guidance.
Confirms one read:Q4 FY2026 revenue reported within the guidance range of $955M to $995M.
Confirms the other:Q4 FY2026 revenue reported below $955M.
Recent news graded against this company's own objectives — whether it reinforces or challenges the thesis, and how confirmed it is.
No graded news catalysts for MLKN yet.
Conditional scenarios: if X happens, the view would shift in this direction. These are not predictions.
Recent SEC 8-K filings ranked by likely impact, confidence, and recency.
Chief Executive Officer — Andi R. Owen: Ms. Andi R. Owen is retiring as CEO with an interim successor in place.
Whether the overall read has been drifting up or down lately, and how it's changed since last week.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Long-thesis check; widest uncertainty.
Looks cheaper than most peers in the same business.
Cheaper than its own typical valuation.
Trailing four: 2025-Q3, 2026-Q1, 2026-Q2, 2026-Q3
A side-by-side read on sector standing, valuation, and risk versus Office Services & Supplies.
| Stock | Sector standing | Valuation | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
MLKN MillerKnoll, Inc. | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 75 of 100 | inexpensive | elevated |
MSA MSA Safety | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 98 of 100 | fair | moderate |
WSC WillScot Holdings Corp. | Typical Show detailsSector percentile: 48 of 100 | full | elevated |
HNI HNI Corporation | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 87 of 100 | inexpensive | elevated |
PBI Pitney Bowes, Inc. | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 70 of 100 | inexpensive | elevated |
5 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Industrials names rated neutral grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 60% for the rest of the cohort, n=1113).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-06-16.
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Tailwind = sector leading the S&P 500; headwind = trailing. Both can be constructive. Historically, headwind regimes have averaged stronger forward returns than tailwind.
Context label only: describes the market state (e.g. real bear vs narrative panic, healthy uptrend vs late-stage froth). It is not a per-ticker buy/sell signal and does not predict factor performance.
Not investment advice. As of 2026-06-16.
Focus on maintaining gross margin within the range of 38.5% to 39.5% for fiscal 2026.
Aim to achieve revenue between $955 million and $995 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026.
Target adjusted earnings per share between $0.49 and $0.55 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026.
Why it matters: Earnings results will show how well MillerKnoll is doing. It will also show its place in the market.
Confirms one read:Earnings report shows revenue growth above 5% year over year.
Confirms the other:Earnings report shows revenue decline or flat growth year over year.
Why it matters: This EPS range shows that MillerKnoll is financially healthy and can grow.
Confirms one read:Q4 FY2026 EPS reported within the range of $0.49 to $0.55.
Confirms the other:Q4 FY2026 EPS reported below $0.49.
Why it matters: More unemployment claims might mean the economy is weak. This could hurt MillerKnoll's sales.
Confirms:Unemployment claims rise above 300,000 for the week.
Disproves:Unemployment claims drop below 250,000 for the week.
Why it matters: Keeping this margin is important for making money as costs go up.
Confirms one read:Q4 FY2026 gross margin reported within the range of 38.5% to 39.5%.
Confirms the other:Q4 FY2026 gross margin reported below 38.5%.
Why it matters: The new CEO's vision will shape future strategy and performance.
Confirms one read:They announced a permanent CEO. The CEO has a clear plan for the company.
Confirms the other:There is no permanent CEO announcement. The company lacks a clear plan.
Why it matters: If revenue growth picks up, it could signal a recovery for MillerKnoll and the sector.
Confirms:Sector revenue growth is speeding up again. It is now close to 10% year over year.
Disproves:Sector revenue growth remains below 5% year over year.
Why it matters: The new CEO's approach could change company direction and affect performance.
Confirms one read:New CEO announces a strategic plan that aligns with revenue and margin goals.
Confirms the other:The new CEO does not share a clear plan. This creates uncertainty in operations.
Results of Operations and Financial Condition On March 25, 2026, MillerKnoll, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended February 28, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Form 8-K and the attached Exhibits shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amend…
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement On February 10, 2026 (the “Closing Date”), MillerKnoll, Inc., a Michigan corporation (the “Company”), entered into Amendment No. 5 to Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”) by and among the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company party thereto, the lenders party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent for the Term B Facilities (as defined in the Credit Agreement referenced below) and as collateral agent, which am…
Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant The information set forth under
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers (c) Pursuant to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 5, 2025, MillerKnoll, Inc. (the “ Company ”) announced that Kevin Veltman, age 51, had been appointed to the position of Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO). On October 16, 2025, the Company appointed Mr. Veltman as CFO. In connection with his appointment as CFO, Mr. Veltman’s annual bas…