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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$19.28 - $42.93
Previous CloseN/A
Volume143.57K
Average Volume (3M)1.04M
Market Cap
$3.21B
Enterprise Value$2.36K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$49.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$150.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)67.1
Beta1.59
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.35Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.55
Shares Outstanding85,410,324
10 Day Avg. Volume659,639
30 Day Avg. Volume1,041,351
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$42.00Price Target Upside41.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)$643.42M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High MarginsSustained high gross and EBITDA margins reflect durable product differentiation in precision acoustic components and favorable product mix. Such structural margin strength supports cash generation, ability to reinvest in R&D and capacity, and provides resilience through demand cycles over the next 2–6 months.
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and a sizable equity base give the company financial flexibility to fund capex, absorb timing shifts, and continue buybacks or debt paydowns without risking solvency. This balance-sheet health supports strategic execution and downside protection for the coming months.
Strong Bookings And PD GrowthRepeated book-to-bill >1, substantial PD orders and 25% YoY segment growth signal durable end-market demand and multi-quarter revenue visibility. Multiyear orders and backlog underpin a predictable revenue stream and justify targeted capacity expansion over the next 2–6 months.
Bears Say
TTM Revenue ContractionA sharp ~24% TTM revenue decline erodes scale and limits operating leverage; even with strong margins, sustained top-line weakness can pressure unit economics, slow margin improvement, and reduce free cash flow growth unless organic demand or design wins accelerate within the next several quarters.
Volatile Profitability HistoryMulti-year earnings volatility and prior sizeable losses indicate execution and end-market sensitivity. That inconsistency raises risk that margins or profitability could swing again if product cycles or customer demand soften, complicating planning and capital allocation over a 2–6 month horizon.
Moderate Cash Conversion & FCF SlowdownAlthough operating cash is positive, a 13% FCF decline and ~61% conversion rate indicate working-capital or reinvestment pressure. Slower cash conversion can constrain sustained buybacks, debt reduction, or higher capex needed for PD expansion, limiting financial optionality over coming quarters.
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KN FAQ
What was Knowles Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Knowles Corporation lowest stock price was $19.28 and its highest was $42.93 in the past 12 months.
What is Knowles Corporation’s market cap?
Knowles Corporation’s market cap is $3.21B.
When is Knowles Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Knowles Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 88 days.
How were Knowles Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Knowles Corporation released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2026. The company reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.305 by $0.025.
Is Knowles Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Knowles Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Knowles Corporation pay dividends?
Knowles Corporation does not currently pay dividends.
What is Knowles Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Knowles Corporation’s EPS estimate is 0.35.
How many shares outstanding does Knowles Corporation have?
Knowles Corporation has 85,410,324 shares outstanding.
What happened to Knowles Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Knowles Corporation reported an EPS of $0.33 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.305. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.169%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Knowles Corporation?
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:
$42.00 (41.46% Upside)
$42.00 (41.46% Upside)
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
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
104.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Knowles Corporation
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$42.00
▲(41.46% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.27% Insiders
39.74% Mutual Funds
2.00% Other Institutional Investors
25.98% Public Companies and
Individual Investors