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$15.31 - $31.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume143.57K
Average Volume (3M)738.23K
Market Cap
$2.62B
Enterprise Value$2.78B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$41.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$151.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)56.5
Beta1.58
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.31Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.27
Shares Outstanding85,529,660
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 Cap1.06
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.52
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.79
Enterprise Value/Ebitda22.69
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)$631.42M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital Allocation And Shareholder ReturnsCapital allocation priorities emphasize acquisitions, continued share repurchases, and debt reduction, which support shareholder returns and increase financial flexibility.
Demand DiversificationOrder bookings are broadening across defense, medical devices, industrial, and energy markets, reducing reliance on a single customer or sector and supporting steadier demand.
Guidance And Growth OutlookCompany guidance targets the high end of the long-term growth range, implying a realistic chance of exceeding stated growth expectations and supporting upside to revenue forecasts.
Bears Say
Profitability And MarginsReported gross margins came in below expectations, creating pressure on profitability until higher production volumes help restore margin levels.
Supply Chain And Lead TimesLengthening lead times for specialty films could create supply bottlenecks and complicate production planning, potentially delaying shipments and order fulfillment.
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KN FAQ
What was Knowles Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Knowles Corp lowest stock price was $15.30 and its highest was $31.95 in the past 12 months.
What is Knowles Corp’s market cap?
Knowles Corp’s market cap is $2.62B.
When is Knowles Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Knowles Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 99 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 85,529,660 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 427.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.17%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Knowles Corp
Knowles Corporation offers micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio solutions, high performance capacitors, and radio frequency products for the consumer electronics, medtech, defense, electric vehicle, industrial, and communications markets. It operates in two segments, Audio and Precision Devices (PD). The Audio segment designs and manufactures audio products, including microphones, balanced armature speakers, and audio processors used in applications that serve the mobile, hearing health, True Wireless Stereo, Internet of Things, and computing markets. The PD segment is involved in the design and delivery of high-performance capacitor products and RF solutions that are used in applications, such as power supplies and medical implants, satellite communications, and radar systems, as well as for communications equipment. The company sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and to their contract manufacturers and suppliers, as well as through distributors. It has operations in Asia, the United States, Europe, other Americas, and internationally. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois.
KN Company Deck
KN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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
2.41% Insiders
39.99% Mutual Funds
0.65% Other Institutional Investors
28.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors