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Knowles Corp (KN)
NYSE:KN
KN Stock Chart & Stats
$22.11
-$0.42(-2.07%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$22.11
-$0.42(-2.07%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.19 - $24.54
Previous CloseN/A
Volume143.57K
Average Volume (3M)738.23K
Market Cap
$1.88B
Enterprise Value$2.14B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$92.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$197.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)49.7
Beta1.61
Next Earnings
Feb 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.35Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.33
Shares Outstanding85,151,886
10 Day Avg. Volume935,943
30 Day Avg. Volume738,231
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)2.34
Price to Sales (P/S)3.20
P/FCF Ratio15.21
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.14
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.73
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.15
Enterprise Value/Ebitda22.38
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$27.00Price Target Upside22.12% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)$581.42M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsKnowles posted better results and guidance as the company continues to benefit from broad-based strength across all its end markets.
Market ExpansionSpecialty film is a new market which is expected to provide meaningful total addressable market expansion.
Revenue GuidanceThe $158.0 million midpoint of 4Q25 revenue guidance is above consensus of $154.3 million.
Bears Say
Gross Margin ImpactGross margin in 1Q will decline due to the impact of both higher fixed overhead ahead of the energy customer ramp starting in 2Q and higher initial production costs related to the initial ramp of specialty film production.
Medtech & Specialty Audio PerformanceMedtech & Specialty Audio (MSA) was worse than prior expectations, though the company highlighted strength in the specialty audio market.
Knowles News
KN FAQ
What was Knowles Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Knowles Corp lowest stock price was $12.19 and its highest was $24.54 in the past 12 months.
What is Knowles Corp’s market cap?
Knowles Corp’s market cap is $1.88B.
When is Knowles Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Knowles Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 11, 2026 which is in 50 days.
How were Knowles Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Knowles Corp released its earnings results on Oct 23, 2025. The company reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.308 by $0.022.
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 0.35.
How many shares outstanding does Knowles Corp have?
Knowles Corp has 85,151,886 shares outstanding.
What happened to Knowles Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Knowles Corp reported an EPS of $0.33 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.308. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.042%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Knowles Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$27.00 (22.12% Upside)
$27.00 (22.12% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 70.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
13.15%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Knowles Corp
Knowles Corporation (KN) is a global leader in advanced micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, primarily serving the consumer electronics, telecommunications, and medical sectors. The company specializes in providing innovative audio solutions that enhance voice and sound experiences in a variety of applications, from smartphones and wearables to hearing aids and smart home devices. Knowles' extensive product portfolio includes MEMS microphones, speaker drivers, and audio processing technologies, positioning it as a key player in the rapidly evolving audio market.
KN Company Deck
KN Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a generally positive sentiment with strong revenue and EPS growth, particularly in the Precision Devices segment and defense market. The company is demonstrating effective cash flow management and strategic investments leading to share buybacks and debt reduction. However, challenges remain with higher production costs in the specialty film line, increased SG&A expenses, and tariff exposure. Overall, the highlights outweigh the lowlights, suggesting optimistic future growth.View all KN earnings summariesKN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$27.00
▲(22.12% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.42% Insiders
39.54% Mutual Funds
21.17% Other Institutional Investors
7.51% Public Companies and
Individual Investors