Knowles Corp (KN)
NYSE:KN
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KN Stock Chart & Stats
$29.69
-$0.42(-2.07%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$29.69
-$0.42(-2.07%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.73 - $39.92
Previous CloseN/A
Volume143.57K
Average Volume (3M)738.23K
Market Cap
$3.27B
Enterprise Value$3.31B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$41.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$151.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)58.4
Beta1.59
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.31Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.64
Shares Outstanding85,560,660
10 Day Avg. Volume935,943
30 Day Avg. Volume738,231
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.35
Price to Book (P/B)2.37
Price to Sales (P/S)3.10
P/FCF Ratio22.45
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.39
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.86
Enterprise Value/Ebitda27.05
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$36.67Price Target Upside23.50% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)$643.27M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin ExpansionSustained TTM gross margin (~56.7%) and net margin (~10%) indicate structural improvement from product mix, pricing and better capacity utilization. Higher, durable margins support reinvestment, FCF generation and buffer earnings through cyclical demand, improving long-term profitability resilience.
Cash Generation & Balance Sheet StrengthConsistent operating cash flow ($112M TTM) and positive free cash flow ($73.1M) with operating cash exceeding reported earnings provide durable internal funding. Combined with low leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.19) and ample liquidity, the company has flexibility for capex, working capital and strategic actions without reliant financing.
Order Backlog & End-Market DemandA multi-quarter book-to-bill >1 (1.19) and a funded $75M+ energy order provide visible, diversified demand across medtech, defense, industrial and electrification. That backlog supports revenue visibility and enables phased capacity utilization that can sustainably lift PD margins as specialty energy production ramps.
Bears Say
Revenue VolatilityA roughly 22% TTM revenue decline and an uneven multi-year pattern (sharp declines followed by rebounds) signal fragile top-line consistency. Persistent revenue volatility undermines planning, makes capacity investments riskier, and can quickly reverse margin gains if end-market demand softens.
Earnings Volatility / Past LossesMaterial earnings swings, including sizable losses in 2022 and 2024, demonstrate uneven earnings power. This historical volatility complicates long-term forecasting, raises the risk of covenant or refinancing pressure in downturns, and reduces confidence that recent profit trends will persist.
Ramp & Cost PressureThe specialty film production ramp and associated higher factory costs, plus rising R&D/SG&A and planned direct-labor hires, create structural margin drag while scaling. Until throughput and productivity normalize, these scale-up costs and hiring needs pose execution risk and can compress margins despite healthy demand.
Knowles News
KN FAQ
What was Knowles Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Knowles Corp lowest stock price was $16.73 and its highest was $39.91 in the past 12 months.
What is Knowles Corp’s market cap?
Knowles Corp’s market cap is $3.27B.
When is Knowles Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Knowles Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 56 days.
How were Knowles Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Knowles Corp released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported $0.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.238 by $0.032.
Is Knowles Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Knowles Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Knowles Corp pay dividends?
Knowles Corp does not currently pay dividends.
What is Knowles Corp’s EPS estimate?
Knowles Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.31.
How many shares outstanding does Knowles Corp have?
Knowles Corp has 85,560,660 shares outstanding.
What happened to Knowles Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Knowles Corp reported an EPS of $0.27 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.238. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.111%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Knowles Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Knowles Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$36.67 (23.50% Upside)
$36.67 (23.50% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 214.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $5.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.17%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.32%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Knowles Corp
Knowles Corporation is a leading provider of specialized electronic components, offering an array of micro-acoustic microphones, sophisticated balanced armature speakers, comprehensive audio solutions, high-performance capacitors, and advanced radio frequency products. These precision technologies serve diverse industries, including consumer electronics, medical technology (medtech), defense, electric vehicles, industrial applications, and communications. The company operates through two distinct segments. Its Audio segment is dedicated to engineering and manufacturing innovative audio components, such as microphones, balanced armature speakers, and audio processors. These are integral to applications across mobile devices, hearing health solutions, True Wireless Stereo (TWS) products, the Internet of Things (IoT), and computing platforms. Concurrently, the Precision Devices (PD) segment focuses on the development and delivery of high-specification capacitor products and RF solutions. These critical components find use in demanding applications like power supplies, medical implants, satellite communications, radar systems, and general communications equipment. Knowles distributes its offerings directly to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), their contract manufacturers, and suppliers, as well as through an established network of distributors. With a global footprint spanning Asia, the United States, Europe, and other parts of the Americas, the company, established in 1946, maintains its headquarters in Itasca, Illinois.
KN Company Deck
KN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational momentum: double-digit revenue growth (16% YoY), significant EPS improvement (50% YoY), expanding gross margins, a 1.19 book-to-bill in Precision Devices, and a funded energy order that should drive additional PD margin expansion in the back half of 2026. Management provided constructive Q2 guidance (revenue, margins, EPS) and highlighted conservative leverage and ample liquidity. Near-term headwinds include modest operating cash usage in Q1 (partly due to divestiture-related outflows), higher R&D/SG&A, temporary specialty film ramp costs, and the need for added direct labor as volumes increase. Overall, positives materially outweigh manageable, mostly transitory, lowlights.View all KN earnings summariesKN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$36.67
▲(23.50% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.27% Insiders
39.90% Mutual Funds
20.18% Other Institutional Investors
8.52% Public Companies and
Individual Investors