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Knowles Corp (KN)
NYSE:KN
KN Stock Chart & Stats
$27.60
-$0.42(-2.07%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$27.60
-$0.42(-2.07%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.19 - $28.74
Previous CloseN/A
Volume143.57K
Average Volume (3M)738.23K
Market Cap
$2.34B
Enterprise Value$2.45B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$54.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$150.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)51.3
Beta1.61
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.24Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.36
Shares Outstanding84,913,635
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 Cap1.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.12
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.98
Enterprise Value/Ebitda22.32
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$27.67Price Target Upside0.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)$621.60M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital AllocationCapital allocation priorities that include pursuing strategic acquisitions, continuing share repurchases and lowering debt support shareholder returns and enhance financial flexibility for growth execution.
Demand DiversificationBroad-based order bookings across defense, medical, industrial and EV/energy, combined with a large energy order and a dedicated production line, create multiple revenue streams and reduce reliance on any single customer or sector.
Portfolio RealignmentDivestiture of the consumer MEMS business sharpens the company's strategic focus and allows the core product portfolio to demonstrate stronger performance, improving long-term competitive positioning.
Bears Say
ProfitabilityGross margins modestly below expectations place pressure on profitability and may delay margin recovery unless higher production volumes improve cost absorption.
Supply ChainLengthening lead times for specialty films raise the risk of production disruptions and complicate inventory planning, potentially increasing costs and causing shipment delays.
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 $28.74 in the past 12 months.
What is Knowles Corp’s market cap?
Knowles Corp’s market cap is $2.34B.
When is Knowles Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Knowles Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2026 which is in 51 days.
How were Knowles Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Knowles Corp released its earnings results on Feb 05, 2026. The company reported $0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.352 by $0.008.
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 0.24.
How many shares outstanding does Knowles Corp have?
Knowles Corp has 84,913,635 shares outstanding.
What happened to Knowles Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Knowles Corp reported an EPS of $0.36 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.352. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.054%.
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
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$27.67 (0.25% Upside)
$27.67 (0.25% 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
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.17%
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 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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated strong financial results, margin expansion, robust cash generation, a healthy backlog, and clear growth drivers (precision devices, specialty film/energy, medtech and defense), while also acknowledging concentrated near-term execution risks tied to the specialty film ramp, modest Q1 seasonality in cash flow, and some supply/capacity uncertainty. Overall, the positive items—notably above-guidance revenue and EPS, improved EBITDA and low leverage—outweigh the operational ramp and timing risks.View all KN earnings summariesKN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$27.67
▲(0.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.54% Insiders
40.05% Mutual Funds
19.58% Other Institutional Investors
8.98% Public Companies and
Individual Investors